Empty Sky
| Elton John
Empty Sky
Empty Sky is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Elton John, released on 6 June 1969. It would not be released in the United States until January 1975 (on MCA), with different cover art, well after John’s fame had been established internationally. -Wikipedia
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Ultimate Classic Rock
Empty Sky sounds like a transition record, except there's nothing to transition from. It's more like John and Taupin were working out the kinks in their own collaboration and getting some serious stoner music out of their system before becoming the rock-pop legends they were destined to be.
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Subjective Sounds
Empty Sky is one Elton John album that you simply must own or have within your streaming music library. It is timeless and will likely always remain that way.
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Rolling Stone
The rest of the world wouldn't share John's enthusiasm until his timeless second record hit shelves the following year.
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Sputnik Music
Empty Sky as nothing but an inessential, eccentric oddity in the vast Elton John catalog. Much, much better material was yet to come.
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Sputnik Music
An interesting debut album, but only necessary for die hard fans.
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All Music
There aren't any forgotten gems on Empty Sky, but it does suggest John's potential.
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Head Heritage
Much as I like this album, it’s easy to see why it is generally considered something of a false start.
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Daily Vault
Empty Sky is not Elton John's strongest work; in fact, it ranks pretty low on the list. However, the album does provide the listener with glimpses of the future. Thankfully, Elton's growing pains would disappear very quickly with his eponymous breakthrough album.
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Don Ignacio's Music Reviews
Perhaps the length is a bit too long, but I hardly notice the time going by, because I'm enjoying it!
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U Discover Music
It’s his only album never to have made the UK charts, but it’s an essential part of Elton’s story.
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Wilson & Alroy's Record Reviews
Empty Sky is pleasant and professional, with Elton's singing and song-writing skills already fully developed.
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Stuff
Empty Sky is a hodge podge with three good songs and one hidden gem.
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