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The Lockdown Sessions
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 92 Ratings

  • Summary: The latest full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter features both new originals and cover songs recorded remotely with such artists as 6LACK, Jimmie Allen, Glen Campbell, Brandi Carlile, Miley Cyrus, Gorillaz, SG Lewis, Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Stevie Nicks, Charlie Puth,The latest full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter features both new originals and cover songs recorded remotely with such artists as 6LACK, Jimmie Allen, Glen Campbell, Brandi Carlile, Miley Cyrus, Gorillaz, SG Lewis, Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Stevie Nicks, Charlie Puth, Rina Sawayama, Surfaces, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder, Years & Years, and Young Thug.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Oct 21, 2021
    80
    All in all, ‘The Lockdown Sessions’’ all-bets-off stylistic game of spin-the-bottle feels attuned to 2021’s post-genre Spotify world, as Elton continues to further his musical universe. The Rocketman remains in orbit.
  2. PopMatters
    Oct 21, 2021
    80
    The Lockdown Sessions is an engaging series of snapshots of time well-spent.
  3. Mojo
    Oct 21, 2021
    80
    Probably his most varied album. ... The extremes work better still, be it Cyrus's eyebrow-raising raw trawl through Metallica's Nothing Else Matters or the vocal pyrotechnics which course through Young Thug & Nicki Minaj's Always Love You. [Dec 2021, p.87]
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  4. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 21, 2021
    60
    There are a couple of stunning vocal performances. Rina Sawayama sings like a galleon in full sail on the big, bold ballad “Chosen Family”. ... Grim moments include Young Thug’s sleazy sex rap on “I Will Always Love You.” ... In the middle ground are a few hummable collaborations (“Learn to Fly” with Surfaces, “Finish Line” with Stevie Wonder).
  5. Rolling Stone
    Oct 22, 2021
    60
    Even if this project probably won’t give us any fresh entrants into the large canon of classic Elton songs, The Lockdown Sessions is still a glowing testament to his enduring pop gravitas.
  6. AllMusic
    Nov 1, 2021
    60
    The record is at its best when it's close to an old-fashioned duet album.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 25, 2021
    60
    It’s all fun, though a little disjointed – and the less said about Elton’s trap song, Always Love You, with Nicki Minaj and Young Thug, the better.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 48
  3. Negative: 28 out of 48
  1. RossW
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    The Lana stans who are spamming this album with negative reviews are not what Lana and the fandom represent, they’re immature and we know LanaThe Lana stans who are spamming this album with negative reviews are not what Lana and the fandom represent, they’re immature and we know Lana wouldn’t condone their childish behavior for no reason, they’re embarrassing and making us look bad. Anyways, congrats on the new album Elton, such an impressive career and you’re still going strong! Legend… Expand
  2. Jaohrk
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Deep down you are just insecure, the album brings elton john in a new version for the industry. and the fans are mature.
  4. notsugaboolipa
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    amazing album, stream cold heart, Lana stans are embarrassing and this is not sugaboolipa
  5. patrikaouad
    Oct 23, 2021
    0
    Elton John on this album was a disappointment. Why would he collaborate with all possible artists in the industry?
  6. Danijelurvc
    Oct 24, 2021
    0
    Uhm what is this? Only the nicki feature is saur good the rest is so boring and simple…artist growth where?
  7. Skydog
    Oct 23, 2021
    0
    One of the worst albums I've ever heard in my lifetime. Whoever thought putting thugs (hey it's in his name...) on an Elton John album toOne of the worst albums I've ever heard in my lifetime. Whoever thought putting thugs (hey it's in his name...) on an Elton John album to appeal to the rap crowd was a joke. THere's no way he actually likes Nicki Minaj and Young THug.. no Elton you were trying to get a quick cash grab. Awful!!!!

    PS. Spamming to listen to a **** artist like Lana Del Rey makes me hate her more. She's about to get a 0 on her new album. Congrats!    … Expand
  8. faaaaabiaaaaan
    Oct 23, 2021
    0
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