The Camera Never Lies has a campy 80s sound signature and sadly never recovers. It isn’t a bad song, but I'd call it a B-side as I honestly wouldn't miss the song if it was removed from Reg Strikes Back. Goodbye Marlon Brando shifts the tone of the album with an edgier rock element. The result is a song that is beautifully atmospheric and thoroughly relaxing. Regardless, I thoroughly enjoy Japanese Hands, especially once it hits the half-way point and the soundstage broadens. I’m thinking Razor Face, from Madman Across The Water, but I couldn’t be certain without going through his extensive back catalogue. Japanese Hands is very similar in tonality and style to another Elton John song. The mix with the steady beat and shifting piano tracking is addictive and John’s vocals complete the package beautifully. I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That is the best song on Reg Strikes Back and is one of John’s greatest recordings. Nevertheless, Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters (Part 2) is an exceptional song.
Perhaps John and Bernie Taupin could have renamed the song, as to not throw such a severe contrast in musicality between the original and this second coming. Plus, the trumpet tracking really takes the song to another level. The composition is quite detailed with incredible instrument separation and a broad soundstage. That said, if I listen to Part 2, as a song on its own, I find it compelling with a high level of energy that has one toe-tapping and head-bopping when seated and dancing around while standing. It's one of my favourite Elton John songs, but I do feel mellon collie towards this Part 2 offering as it is quite different in tonality to the first song. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters (Part 2) is a story arc continuation from the song Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters that appeared on John's 1972 album, Honky Château. Although, my daughter disagrees with my assessment as she loves the track.Ī Word In Spanish is a beautiful song and Reg Strikes Back would have been significantly stronger if it was the album's opening track. What was it with John's 80s albums that the lead song, more often than not, sounded like a demo and should have been omitted? I guess Town Of Plenty isn't that bad, but it isn't great either.
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