While his work with Elton John has defined his career, The Sea Has No Mercy focuses on Taupin’s own voice. The album follows his 1971 spoken word debut Taupin, the 1980 release He Who Rides the Tiger and 1987’s Tribe. Carlile previously collaborated with Taupin and Elton John on their recent joint project Who Believes In Angels? He confirmed he contributed lyrics to a forthcoming Elton John album expected next year. Unlike the lengthy gap between his previous solo releases, Taupin suggested another album may not be decades away.