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List Price: $45.99 | | Label: Universal/Polygram
Salesrank: 503823
Released: June 25, 2007 |
| Our Price: $50.01 |
| Used Price: $17.99 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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Caribou Track Listing:
1. Bitch Is Back
2. Pinky
3. Grimsby
4. Dixie Lily
5. Solar Prestige a Gammon
6. You're So Static
7. I've Seen the Saucers
8. Stinker
9. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
10. Ticking
11. Pinball Wizard [*]
12. Sick City [*]
13. Cold Highway [*]
14. Step into Christmas [*]
Editorial Review:
Japanese reissue of 1974 album, packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve. Includes the same 4 bonus tracks as the U.S. version.
Caribou Reviews:
Great Songs...underated ALbum 
2004-06-14 - What great rockin fun!
1. Bitch is Back - classic rocker
2. Pinky- Sticks in your head, catchy
3. Grimsby- Rocker! I heard this live before! LOVE IT
4. Dixie Lily- Up tempo, catchy. I heard this live also
5. Solar- Fun Song
6. Static- Up Tempo- best version is on Here and There
7. Saucers- Spooky...haunting.. cool song
8. Stinker- Trashy Rock.. excellent
9. Dont let sun- Classic like Bitch is back
10. Ticking- Elton plays this in solo shows still. mezmorizing
11. Pinball Wizard- Amazing piano/Singing/Rock!
12. Sick City- Up tempo B side song.. I like this tune
13. Cold Highway- Based on a true story.. Love it
14. XMAS- The video is great- Rockin tune!
These people who say Caribou and Rock of the Westies are weak and rushed just dont know how to rock and have fun. Elton rarely takes more that 45 min to write a song. ENJOY and ROCK!
The U.S. Version of this Elton John Classic Is Cheaper 
2003-03-01 - This album suffered from a number of problems, the biggest one of which is that when you keep releasing album after album that pushes the edge, what are you going to follow up with? While many people were disappointed with this album because some of the songs are relatively lightweight, the core music here is solid and there are a couple of gems. Furthermore, this album was nominated for album of the year.
Included in this release are four bonus songs, which I'll include in my review.
The songs that are the least serious and closest to being throwaway songs are "Pinky," "Grimsby," and "Solar Prestige a Gammon." Though there are chords that will seem familiar when compared to the music from "Captain Fantastic," these songs are not in the same league.
"You're so Static" and "Bitch is Back" are fast-moving songs in the vein of "Saturday Night's Alright for Fightin'" and "Your Sister Can't Dance" from "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." I have to throw "Pinball Wizard" in this group because it is a fast rocker too, even though it stands out because it was originally a Who song, performed by Elton in the movie "Tommy."
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is an Elton John standard, beautiful lyrics and music, every bit as good as anything Elton's ever done.
There are two songs on here that I find personally satisfying, though neither is really pop. I am not sure where they fit, actually. The first is "I've Seen the Saucers." The subject is just what the title says; it is a slow mellow song about visitors from another planet. I love science fiction; I love the song. It is one of the rare songs with a science fiction flavor that is done well and is at least semi-serious, versus silly songs like "Purple People Eater." The second song is "Ticking," which is incredibly moving and sad. I like to play this song loud, and sink into the lyrics. There is a story to this song that is in a category similar to "Daniel Bailey" from "Yellow Brick Road." You can almost see the story of this song as a headline.
I also liked "Step into Christmas." Some people may think it's silly, or unsatisfying, or whatever. Fine. I still like it. There are few rock Christmas songs that are any good, and I personally enjoy this one. Another one that I play loudly.
There are a couple other songs that I missed, such as "Sick City" and "Cold Highway," which were B-sides to something. These songs are fair. Not Elton's best, but nice to have.
While this album was not Elton's best, the production values were very high. There are a number of songs that are very good. Some songs are unique in the Elton John playbook. You must have this album if you are a serious Elton John fan. If you are a casual fan, buy his greatest hits and pass this one over. However, before you pass this one by, I recommend you listen to a copy and decide for yourself whether you like the music. I still rank this album as one of Elton's 10 best out of the dozens that he's done.
Note that there are several versions of this CD available. This version is imported from Japan and is significantly higher priced than some other versions of this CD. I recommend you survey the available versions and their price to determine which version best meets your needs.
Enjoy!
