Elton John, "Wonderful Crazy Night" (Island) Elton John puts some pep in his pop on "Wonderful Crazy Night," a more upbeat, natural-sounding album than recent efforts. Driven by distinctive piano riffs and benefiting from the energy provided by the return of longtime drummer Nigel Olsson and guitarist Davey Johnstone, the 10 tracks, including lead single, "Looking Up," shine without gimmicks. Lyricist Bernie Taupin and percussionist Ray Cooper — tambourine on five tracks — also lend their talents to John's 33rd studio album, his third in a row produced by T Bone Burnett and the most streamlined of the trio. Lyrics and melodies are well matched, and while John and Taupin have collaborated on some autobiographical albums and songs, they don't seem to reveal much this time around. "I've Got 2 Wings" tells the story of Utah Smith, a little-known Louisiana preacher whose efforts to spread the Good Word were aided by an electric guitar and a pair of colossal wings.Read more on NewsOK.com

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