Elton John – The Fox (VG/VG+) – LP, Australasia 1981

The Fox is an LP by Elton John from 1981 released on the The Rocket Record Company label.

About this album

The Fox finds Elton John sharpening his early-’80s pop-rock with strong melodies, political bite and polished studio craft. Issued in 1981, the album was recorded during a transitional period for John and long-time lyricist Bernie Taupin, with material spanning radio-ready hooks, reflective ballads and sharper social commentary. Songs such as Breaking Down Barriers, Nobody Wins and Fascist Faces show him balancing personal themes with the wider world, while Elton's Song became notable for its candid emotional framing. Produced with the sleek professionalism that defined his era, The Fox may be less celebrated than his 1970s classics, but it remains an interesting, characterful entry in a hugely influential catalogue.

Genre: Pop & Rock