And the album was as terrific as he (and I) remembered. Which is exactly what this reviewer did after reading his book. Restall makes the case for renewed examination and appreciation of this often misunderstood album in the Elton John catalog. He brings in John collaborator and fan George Michael, discussing the men’s work together, and how Michael’s covering of John’s “Idol” from Blue Moves relates to Michael’s own song “Through.” And he discusses how ultimately Blue Moves stands the test of time. Honestly, the back cover synopsis is the same thing thats listed on Amazon. I always found it amazing he opened the 86 Tour de Force with One Horse Town. He spends much time comparing Blue Moves to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (the Blue album versus the Yellow one). Elton has acknowledged Blue Moves was not a commercial album, but is one of his favorites. He sets Blue Moves in historical context both at large and within John’s own catalog of work. Restall talks about how he initially obtained Blue Moves as a child, when ultimately trying to procure a copy of John’s Greatest Hits Volume 2, which was released a year later. Pennsylvania State University professor Matthew Restall tackles Blue Moves in the 146th volume of Bloomsbury’s vaunted 33 1/3 pocket-size book series. Kanye West brings the minimalist White Album concept to the CD era. Yet though it sat on the precipice of what turned out to be a significant career downturn for John, and some critics pointing to it as the first of that downturn, Blue Moves has become something of a lost Elton John classic, an ambitious, epic double LP, which should be regarded at least as equal to the acclaimed works that preceded it. 77: Kayne West: Yeezus (design by Kanye West and Virgil Abloh) One of the most famous album covers of recent vintage. Three years after the hugely successful Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Elton John released the much less successful double album Blue Moves.
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