Madman Across The Water completed a trilogy of albums (including Elton John & Tumbleweed Connection) that rank right up there in rock history. Madman Across The Water's songs are more like short stories. The writing is so detailed and precise and the music is sprawling and thematic. "Tiny Dancer" is one of the most beautiful songs Mr. John has recorded. "Levon" is a classic and the title track is a haunting piece. "Indian Sunset" has the Old West sound that mimes the sound of Tumbleweed Connection. "Holiday Inn" is a tale of life on the road and "Goodbye" is an epilogue to the album.