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Elton John – Caribou (G+/VG+) – LP, AU 1974
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Caribou is an LP by Elton John from 1974 released on the DJM Records label.
About this album
Caribou is a sharp, varied Elton John album that balances punchy pop-rock with some of his most memorable early-’70s songwriting. Released in 1974, it followed the extraordinary run that made him one of the decade’s biggest stars and shows him stretching from the swagger of ‘The Bitch Is Back’ to the melancholy reach of ‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’. Produced by Gus Dudgeon, the record leans into Elton’s gift for melody while also embracing theatrical flair and unusual lyrical moods. Its mix of hooks, character sketches and balladry helped cement his reputation as a major album artist, not just a singles act.
Genre: Pop & Rock
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Elton JohnLabel: DJM Records – L 35142Format: LP, AlbumUnits: 1Country: AustraliaReleased: 1974Genre: Pop & RockStyle: Classic Rock, Pop RockA1 The Bitch Is Back
A2 Pinky
A3 Grimsby
A4 Dixie Lily
A5 Solar Prestige A Gammon
A6 You'Re So Static
B1 I'Ve Seen The Saucers
B2 Stinker
B3 Don'T Let The Sun Go Down On Me
B4 Ticking