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Elton John to release new album in September 2013

Elton John

Story by Jack Foley

ELTON John is to release his new album The Diving Board in September this year (2013).

According to Billboard, the 13-track LP will be comprised of songs written in two sessions with long-time collaborative lyricist Bernie Taupin.

It has been described by John as “the most piano-oriented album of my career”.

He also said it will include a mix of gospel, blues, jazz, brass band music and “everything I love about American music”.

No exact release date has been set but the track-listing has been confirmed and is listed below. The Diving Board marks John’s 30th studio album.

Track listing:

  1. Oceans Away
  2. Oscar Wilde Gets Out
  3. A Town Called Jubilee
  4. The Ballad of Blind Tom
  5. My Quicksand
  6. Can’t Stay Alone Tonight
  7. Voyeur
  8. Home Again
  9. Take This Dirty Water
  10. The New Fever Waltz
  11. Mexican Vacation (Kids In The Candlelight)
  12. Candlelit Bedroom
  13. The Diving Board