I was a teenager when it was released. I was captivated by the music and lyrics. So many songs got lots of radio play in our area in Alabama. My favorites are someone saved my life tonight and Lucy in the sky with diamonds. But I loved them all. I was used to getting one or two great songs on rock and roll albums. It was great being able to play the album all the way through. The songs bring back memories of great times in my youth. A love affair, cruising the town drinking Miller ponys and smoking Mexican dirt weed with my best friends, picking up chicks, drag racing with other boys, bon fires, outdoor keg parties, vacations at PCB Florida company camp grounds on the beach, and other mischief.

Writing is probably my favorite one if this album

This album is a complete no-skip album. Every song is unique and has a sound of its own. Tower of Babel and Bitter Fingers are master pieces and my personal favorite songs. Someone Saved My Life Tonight received the most radio play time on the album, but the songs on the albums are all gems in their own right. The song Better off Dead is also a fun song lead by heavy drums and a catchy sound. 5 Stars -No doubt ..I recommend the whole album !!!

One of my top 5 albums ever

❤️

This is Elton’s best effort in my opinion. To me this is the peak of Elton and Bernie’s songwriting. This is the only Elton John album where there is not a single song that I don’t like. With the exception of his greatest hits albums, this is his best. As far as I’m concerned there are 3 albums that anyone who wants to hear great Elton must have: “Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and “Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player”. In that order. I think these three albums show why Elton John was one of the biggest, if not the biggest, rockstar of the 70’s.

One of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Definitely buy this one!

Great classic album.

I'm astounded there hasn't been one review of this album! That being said, I had to write one. I won't attempt to review each song. Suffice to say, if you enjoy Elton's music, this album is a must-have! If you've never really listened to his music, this is a great way to start. Following his and Bernie's early years right up to the release of Empty Sky, Captain is easily Elton's most intimate work. Musically, it's definitely varied, with country, rock, R & B, disco, and classical influences throughout. Lyrically, as I said before, intimate and revealing. The boys bare their souls on this project, and we all are the beneficiaries of their brilliance. So if you've thought of buying this album, but just never have, do yourself a favor... Get it! You absolutely won't regret it.