Too Low for Zero

by Elton John

Too Low for Zero cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 1983
  • Label: Rocket
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:03:31
  • Community rating: 3.11/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Reuniting with his classic lyricist Bernie Taupin and core 1970s backing band, Elton John experienced a massive creative and commercial resurgence. The album balances upbeat, synthesizer-driven pop hits like 'I'm Still Standing' with poignant, piano-led balladry ('I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues'). It effectively re-established his prominence as a hitmaker in the MTV era.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, breakup, ballad

Tracklist

  1. Cold As Christmas (In The Middle Of The Year) (4:21)
  2. I'm Still Standing (3:03)
  3. Too Low For Zero (5:46)
  4. Religion (4:06)
  5. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (4:45)
  6. Crystal (5:05)
  7. Kiss The Bride (4:22)
  8. Whipping Boy (3:44)
  9. Saint (5:20)
  10. One More Arrow (3:47)
  11. Earn While You Learn (6:46)
  12. Dreamboat (7:34)
  13. The Retreat (4:46)

Credits

  • Elton John - primary artist, keyboards, lead vocals, written-by
  • Dee Murray - bass, vocals
  • Nigel Olsson - drums, vocals
  • Davey Johnstone - guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Tim Young - lacquer cut by
  • Skaila Kanga - harp
  • Ray Cooper - percussion [additional]
  • Kiki Dee - vocals [additional]

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