Customer Reviews:
 Super! June 2, 2008
M. Brust (Denton, TX United States)
If you ever liked E.J.,these Hybrid SACD's are by far the best Elton ever sounded--unless you are a vinyl fan-then good luck finding a first generation UNI release. A super job, by all involved!
SACD recording is wonderful April 1, 2008
L. Milone (Wallingford, PA USA)
This album is a classic, so there is no need for me to say any more than what has been said regarding the songs. I'm commenting on the audio quality recording aspect of this particular SACD version.
The audio is great ! Really, it takes full advantage of the superior sound potential of the SACD format. Very nice 5 channel mixes. The difference in the dynamic range and clarity of SACD over traditional CD recordings is stunning.
To pontificate just a bit, it seems strange to me that at the same time people are fawning over HDTV's superiority over traditional TV, (and rightly so), they are clamoring for the convenience of MP3 players. The MP3 compressed format is inferior to the audio quality of CDs and far inferior to the sound of SACD and DVD-Audio discs. We've gotten TV better, but made music audio quality worse. Believe me, I understand and appreciate the convenience of MP3 players. But for a home stereo system, playing music through a compressed MP3 file is equivalent to watching movies on an old 19" TV rather than a 40" HDTV. It's a shame our collective audio standards have regressed. But not mine! . . . :)
Anyway, I highly recommend this SACD album. It's a hybrid, so it will play on traditional CD players as well, if you don't have an SACD player and a surround system.
sacd 5.1 February 16, 2008
J. Barnes (Michigan)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just a great example of what 5.1 can do to enhance a listening experience. A little contrived in mixing but a
superb example of how to get the full range of sacd/5.1 that puts you in the middle of a session.
The Classic 1970 Album! May 5, 2007
Martin A Hogan (San Francisco, CA.)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Although this album had no hit single, it represents one of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's strongest albums. Filled with imagery and a strong feeling for the old west, the songs bounce and rides along like an old western movie. Impeccably recorded, this SACD version (DSD) sounds crisp and clear with a strong bass and drum. Oft-covered songs like "Country Comfort" and "Burn Down The Mission" have been long favored FM songs. This is another Buckmaster/Dudgeon production and veterans Nigel Olsson and Dee Murray also play here. Dusty Springfield and Kate Taylor (James Taylor's sister) make cameo backing vocals as well. The inclusion of the original version of "Madman Across The Water" is a great addition with a guest appearance from Mick Ronson on guitar (David Bowie bandmember). Nothing beats Elton John in Surround Sound!
 Elton John as the Band March 14, 2007
Robert S. Estes (Santa Rosa, Ca)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Tumbleweed Connection is likely the least popular LP from EJ's pop period. No hit songs,no "Your Song" no eager to please like his next 100 lps. This is the only one to own...it has Randy Newman wit + the Band's ideal of American music in an time forgotten and ..really , honestly never was.
It's like Waltons TV show fake nostalgia written well for those who didn't live through it.
Nevertheless!
Fine songs and esp. sounds good in 5.1
The separation of winds and bass is great on each speaker
The vocals remain centered and consistent
This is a fun 5.1 to own
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