In my opinion, Madman Across the Water stands nobly as one of the greatest albums ever recorded.  This album, produced at the height of the Elton John/Bernie Taupin frenzy during the early 1970's, is nothing short of a masterpiece.  Although this album went platinum, it has not received the same level of historical attention as other Elton John albums.  The reason for that escapes me, but suffice it to say that those who own Madman Across the Water have discovered the secret treasures of this album.