The Independent review promises “outsize, old school-fun”, a promise also hinted at by the fabulous colourful album cover which looks like it could have come straight from the set of a 1980s BBC variety show. A really nice collection – we loved Brandi’s quote in her interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe – “I’ve been singing with Elton all my life – he just didn’t know it until about 10 or 20 years ago”. Opening with synths that could be straight from the opening of 70s albums “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” or “Blue Moves” this is a wonderful nostalgic blend of Americana and rock.
New Zealand Net Radio plays a song from our irregularly updated #albumoftheweek every hour from 9am to 12pm. Listen in @tunein at http://tun.in/sfAtE or on the web player.
Our #featuredalbum this week is Revamp: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin. Released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their collaboration. And what a career they have had. It has already yielded a 25 year celebration (Two Rooms from 1993) but this incredible body of music is worth revisiting. Like the earlier effort it is really interesting hearing how contemporary pop artists have interpreted his songs. Watch the trailer for a bit more background from the contributors: