Victim of Love
Elton John · 1979
35 min · 7 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock
A vibrant mix of rhythm and blues infused with Elton John's signature flamboyance and emotive storytelling.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo grooves vibrant rhythms for dancing emotive storytelling through music
- Context
- By 1979, Elton John was in a phase of reinvention, releasing 'Victim of Love' as his first album after a brief hiatus and a shift in artistic direction. Following the commercial success of earlier albums like 'Blue Moves' in 1976, he sought to explore new sounds while maintaining his pop rock roots. This album marked an attempt to reclaim his identity amidst changing musical landscapes.
- If you like
- pop rock, R&B, soft rock
Victim of Love is an album by Elton John, released in 1979. A vibrant mix of rhythm and blues infused with Elton John's signature flamboyance and emotive storytelling. 'Victim of Love' is notable for its bold exploration of rhythm and blues, contributing to a resurgence of interest in the genre during the late 1970s. While it did not achieve significant chart success compared to previous releases, it has been recognized for its stylistic experimentation and influence on subsequent artists within the glam rock and pop rock scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Victim of Love sound like?
A vibrant mix of rhythm and blues infused with Elton John's signature flamboyance and emotive storytelling. Rooted in pop rock and R&B.
What makes Victim of Love by Elton John notable?
'Victim of Love' is notable for its bold exploration of rhythm and blues, contributing to a resurgence of interest in the genre during the late 1970s. While it did not achieve significant chart success compared to previous releases, it has been recognized for its stylistic experimentation and influence on subsequent artists within the glam rock and pop rock scenes. By 1979, Elton John was in a phase of reinvention, releasing 'Victim of Love' as his first album after a brief hiatus and a shift in artistic direction. Following the commercial success of earlier albums like 'Blue Moves' in 1976, he sought to explore new sounds while maintaining his pop rock roots. This album marked an attempt to reclaim his identity amidst changing musical landscapes.
Who is Victim of Love for?
Victim of Love works well if you're into steady mid-tempo grooves, vibrant rhythms for dancing and emotive storytelling through music.
How many songs are on Victim of Love?
Victim of Love has 7 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Johnny B. Goode Standout 8:05
- 2 Warm Love in a Cold World Standout 3:27
- 3 Born Bad 6:20
- 4 Thunder in the Night 3:55
- 5 Spotlight 4:08
- 6 Street Boogie 4:57
- 7 Victim of Love Standout 4:58
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