Elton John album "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" debuted at number one in the U.S., the first album ever to do so, and stayed at the top for seven weeks. Elton John revealed his previously ambiguous personality on the album, with Taupin's lyrics describing their early days as struggling songwriters and musicians in London. The lyrics and accompanying photo booklet are infused with a specific sense of place and time that is otherwise rare in his music. "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" was the hit single from this album and captured an early turning point in John's life. The album's
Made (Big Bang album) it solidifies the group's artistry and personality. Chester Chin from "The Star" called the album "cohesive and strong" and claimed that "Made" would "remind the K-pop audience on the fantastic musical geniuses who will elude them for the next few years." The album was chosen as the best Korean album released in December by the music streaming service KKBOX, who called the record a "strong return" and highlighted how "Last Dance" makes the listeners fascinated. "Made" was available for pre-order in December 8, in China on QQ Music, and in the first day the album reached 170,000 pre-ordered copies. "Made"