Elvis Is Back

Not his best album, my favorite is still "Fever" on this one.

I don't think I heard any of this album before, which surprised me. I liked it. Didn't blow me away but solid tunes all the way through.

Mature Elvis. Fantastic singing, fantastic playing. Songs maybe not quite so memorable. Although his version of Fever seems almost as well known as Peggy Lee's.

Decent, like his debut and Memphis Elvis more tho

Average

East listening with catchy songs - liked it

This is Elvis for sure

A very solid Elvis record with vocal performances that had clearly matured with his intentional work while he was deployed in the Army.

I had such hopes at Fever (4), but then the rest was just Elvis. I bet he didn't smash 70 Hot Wings with his comeback after the army.

Not nearly as banging as Live From Memphis, but yeah. It fucks

good solid album, its easy likeable but not impressing. nothing lifechanging for me but also easy to listen through without the urge to skip songs

Nothing particularly offensive or memorable. It's possibly getting the 3rd star because I only had to listen to 31 mins

hard not to love it

I didn't care for this one. Nothing against Elvis in particular, just never been big on that 50s sound.

Very classic Elvis. A couple of good songs but I’ve never been a big Elvis guy. Lyrics are a bit cringey looking back at them.

3.5

Just doesn't do it for me.

Kinda lacking on hits. It's good, not he's a singles guy.

Not a massive fan of Elvis but can’t deny his talents

B- Make Me Know It 3 Fever 3 The Girl Of My Best Friend 3 I Will Be Home Again 3 Dirty, Dirty Feeling 3 Thrill Of Your Love 3 Soldier Boy 3 Such A Night 3 It Feels So Right 3 The Girl Next Door 3 Like A Baby 3 Reconsider Baby 3 Just pretty boring, but sounds nice.

Lekker album, veel goede nummers en af en toe swingt het de pan uit

I love Elvis, but I generally wasn’t into this

short & sweet but a little too low energy, repetitive in feeling despite its length

Big one.

Fever The Girl Of My Best Friend Dirty, Dirty Feeling Such A Night

I like the more blues Elvis songs. This one has a distinct late 50's rock feel, which isn't my favorite.

rip elvis

Very surprised by how good the recording sounds on this. It has aged very well in that aspect. What hasn’t aged well are some of the lyrics (chaining women to your wall is not appropriate, Mr. Presley).

A bit more of his crooning than I’d prefer. While I see its appeal, especially among the young ladies at the time, I definitely like his more upbeat stuff better. Not a lot of the rockabilly feel on this one. But I suppose it’s a relatively solid album.

I enjoyed this more than the first Elvis album, but not by much. Still don't get what all the fuss was about.

It’s Elvis, kinda speaks for itself. Not always my vibe but still solid.

Love

A pretty solid album, on the cusp of a four. The final song "Reconsider Baby", comes off as a tepid lift of far better blues songs and reminds me of how much the entire affair owes to artists who were not given the same chances as Elvis.

Undeniably amazing voice, but slightly more mature than the rock n roll from the 50s. And he's got the musicians to back him up — Scotty Moore is one of the criminally underrated guitar players of music history.

Doesn't feel like this is Elvis' greatest album, as I didnt recognize any mega hits here, but its overall solid. I had never listened to a full Elvis album before but he has a pretty good range in his voice beyond his normal Elvis twang. The album felt average on the whole and I think my favorites were Thrill of Your Love and Reconsider Baby.

catchy music but i dont think for me Elvis can ever get above a 3 for cultural appropriation.

One of the greatest performer / artists ever, but this album is pretty average. Still worth being on the list because it’s Elvis.

A very entertaining listen. A nice menagerie of fun, upbeat, swooning, and sexy that kept everything on the album moving. I usually prefer longer songs, but every track is short and succinct and nothing overstays it's welcome. Not every song was great, but all were generally enjoyable. Top tracks: Fever, I Will Be Home Again, Soldier Boy

Album 423 of 1001 Elvis Presley - Elvis Is Back Rating : 3.5 / 5 Big Elvis fans won't agree but I just don't think this is great Elvis. It is enjoyable because it is Elvis but that is pretty much where it ends for me.

Canta muy bien, suena muy bien, la versión de Fever increíble, pero me he aburrido.

The usual med-period Elvis material. I loved this stuff as a teenager, but it does nothing for me now, except to bring on a faint nostalgia.

Im simply not am Elvis super fan. Ots always nice to hear and good music but kind of outdated to me with some exceptions. Album is ok but nothing special for me. He has better ones.

It felt good to listen to this in the same week that the news story dropped about the fraudulent loan company that got busted for their attempt to auction off Graceland. Elvis is a bit of a punching bag these days; I get it, there's a lot of tragi-comic gold to mine from his life. Listening to his albums is a good reminder of the talent and charisma that made him one of the first megastars. He covers a variety of genres on this album, and I hadn't heard any of these songs before. It was a delight to listen to.

Just Another Elvis

very cool 👍

It's Elvis. A few standout tracks. Good production. Tight backing musicians.

OH FUCK. I’ve never listened to Elvis because he’s my mother’s most hated artist. Time to give him a fair shake I suppose That sure was an album that I don’t remember anything about. It was fine

This one grew on me as it went on and I ended up wanting to sing along and had to restrain myself due to the lateness of the hour. Just over 30 minutes is perfect and I ended up doing a bit of reading about Elvis and The Colonel too

Did not expect that I would not like this

Every time I see an Elvis album cover or poster or old video - I can't help but think about how cheesy this guy is and how only my parent/grandparents were really fans. But, then I listen to the album (which, are still kinda cheesy) and can't help but get sucked in. He did have a great voice and a certain swagger. He's iconic for all the right (and wrong) reasons. He's the world's first true pop star. Even this album - which doesn't contain any of his "hits" - is a solid album and fun to listen to.

you couldnt release this today. theyd say “elvis already released this album in 1960, how did you get into my office??” thats what made elvis so special. he knew to release his music before he had already released it.

He's back! ...but he isn't perfect. It doesn't help that none of his huge hit singles are present here. And concordantly, a key element of pre-army Elvis energy feels keenly absent. None of the tracks are particularly memorable except the three openers (Make Me Know It, Fever, The Girl of My Best Friend). The two moods appear to be either "crooning with very little instrumentation" or "fast-swing-rock but lacking some energy". Don't get me wrong – it's still pretty enjoyable music. But it doesn't reach the heights of his pre-1960 work I'm familiar with. Lots of gentle, "classical rock" harmonies going on in the backing vocals. Pretty cool. The bass and particularly the drums are mixed decently, but written simply, without letting their respective players shine as much as the vocalists and solo instruments (e.g. sax). Feels a little gramaphoney (granny music?), but what can you do, prior to the earth-shattering revolution of music in the 60s? This is the kind of music that sold well, and Elvis was fully aware of that. 3/5 Key tracks: Make Me Know It, Fever, The Girl of My Best Friend, Dirty Dirty Feeling, Such a Night

Great

8.5/10

Super meh. No wonder it took like 40 years to hit gold. I would argue I did not need to hear this one before I die.

I’m not a big Elvis fan, but I did enjoy this album. It’s upbeat and energetic. He sounds great. It alternates between dancing and love songs. I probably wouldn’t listen again, but for what it was, I did enjoy it.

3+

Mostly made up of Elvis song's I haven't heard, with the exception of Fever. Fever and Dirty, Dirty Feeling are the standouts for me. DDF has that harder rockabilly edge that was pretty interesting compared to the other ballads.

Classic

Nice to hear some deep cuts from Elvis to be reminded he wasn’t always the caricature he has turned into.

Good, but not great. Really a 3.5, but I’ll give half a point because Elvis’s vocals are more mature or because of the saxophones. Probably the saxophones.

Not exactly the Elvis sound I am familiar with, but some interesting vocals and instrumentation. 3.5 rounds to 4.

Will just watching Priscilla skew my listening experience?? Can’t deny his absolute butter vocals. I wish I could get past caring that he is just a performer and didn’t actually write anything. I love that this is only 32 minutes long tho because Dude is not an album artist.

The King he is

Good to hear a proper Elvis album. This was recorded, I believe, post-army and there are some wonderful blues tracks on it, Elvis almost going back to grass roots. Really like it.

Goddamn did Elvis write a lot of the exact same song. It’s a pretty GOOD song but i wouldn’t listen to 12 of remixes of a band’s one hit wonder in a row, and this is only marginally better ;)

I just dont care

Classic Elvis. While I wouldn't listen to this regularly, this shows his range and talent.

mierda

Listening to Elvis cover “Fever” makes me break out in a cold sweat. It’s a shame the Dutch KFC Col. made Elvis be a gigantic sell-out for the majority of his career. He sings well but it’s creepy since it’s directed to teen girls.

Upbeat, fun and catchy. Whilst I don’t love Elvis, it’s hard to not like the artist

Super easy to listen to this album. Elvis’s voice is so recognizable and enjoyable. Don’t know if I just rated that this album was on 31 minutes or the fact that none of the songs went over 3 mins each but rest vibed that. Would listen again.

relatively bland. like it’s fine but i expected more from “the king”

I knew he wasn't dead.

The opener sounds like what I want classic Elvis to be. After that, more poignant than I expected, from the slow burn of Fever to the melancholic harmonies on The Girl of My Best Friend. There's some very bluesy tracks I didn't enjoy as much, but I did like the piano driven ballad Thrill of Your Love. Other highlights: Soldier Boy, Such a Night. Yes, this is a good album.

fínerí, rennur ljúflega. safn laga ekki samhangandi verk. 3,5

Highly polished, boring, and nowhere near as raw or fun as his debut album.

listened 2x. 3.1/5

Elvis es Elvis.

I did like this one! It was pretty awesome so I'd probably rate a 8-9/10. 5 stars for me

Ik vind d'r eigenlijk niet veel aan. Slappe hap, romantisch gezwijmel, bij 'Fever' heeft hij gewoon bij Peggy Lee geluisterd hoe het moest. Alle rauwigheid is eraf, het is allemaal gelikt standaard-Amerikaans commercieel amusement anno 1960. Het soort spul dat later genadeloos is geparodieerd ('pom pom pom pom') door Mud met hun kersthit Lonely this Christmas. De schaarse up-tempo-momenten zijn het leukst.

We kregen eerder het eerste album van Elvis. Dat vond ik vooral wat gemaakt. En eerlijk is eerlijk, dat is wel een stukje minder op dit album. Elvis wilde wat meer pop-klanken lees ik. Nadeel van pop is dat de tijdsgeest flink bepaalt wat dan populair is. Nu is het dan ook flink gedateerd. Af en toe komt er nog iets bluesy of jazzy doorheen. Al klinkt dat ook gedateerd, het breekt wel fijn de rest.

Elvis is een lastige artiest om te vangen in albums. Eigenlijk zou je live en compilatiealbums van hem moeten hebben, want veel bekende nummers zijn slechts op single uitgebracht zo te zien en staan dus niet op een album. Ik vind het wel aardig dat ze dan 3 albums hebben gekozen, met een soort van verhaal. Debuut (uiteraard), zijn 'comeback' na militaire dienst (dit album dus) en een album uit de tijd van zijn beroemde 'comeback special'. Het is meer het verhaal van zijn carriere dan het verhaal van zijn muziek. Als je een greatest hits erbij zou pakken, dan krijg je weer een compleet ander beeld. Eigenlijk meer een beeld zoals we allemaal kennen, van de liedjes die we kennen Op dit album staan iets meer langzame nummers, soort van crooners en ballads. Maar dan weer niet de bekende nummers, want die zijn van een veel latere periode. Puur op zichzelf kan dit album zich dan ook absoluut niet staande houden, want er mist gewoon een knaller van een hit. Er is blijkbaar nog een 1999 reissue met wel een paar knallers erbij uit die tijd, maar die kan ik zowel op youtube als op spotify niet vinden. Zonde. Want dat zou wel het verschil maken tussen een 2 en een 3 denk ik.

He's got a voice on him - some lovely covers.

Ausser feverrrr

Elvis creeps me out and this was pretty dull.

idgi

Elvis had a million great songs but only a handful of really great albums. When he was paired up with the right material, like he is here, he was better than anyone.

The ballads aren't all that interesting but the uptempo songs are all quite good and I'd be happy to revisit.

The year is 1960. Rock and roll had largely retreated from the public eye after a ceaseless run of trouble and tragedy and was thus regrouping. The kids that had been thoroughly transformed by the initial explosion were toiling underground and abroad, putting their own spin on what their heroes did. And one of those heroes, finished with a stint in obligatory military service, was returning to a scene that had changed in his absence. Elvis Presley was back. While his first outings captured a kid on the cusp of changing history, Elvis is Back! documents the movements of a changed man, with an understanding of structure, poise and presence and how to wield it to satisfaction. The songs may not rock as much as before yet they've got enough charm and charisma to forgive the lack of earthquake appeal. Elvis is Back!, bold title and all, is a solid enough return from rock and roll's erstwhile troublemaker, bringing about hope that had yet to be flushed out by the beckoning of Hollywood and the diminishing returns along the way. Welcome back, Elvis. Favorites: Make Me Know It, Fever, The Girl of My Best Friend, I Will Be Home Again, Dirty, Dirty Feeling, Soldier Boy, Such a Night, The Girl Next Door Went a Walking.

it’s Elvis so it’s golden but they really tried to crush him with the material and the arrangements and it was going to get worse before it got better

It's fine.

I used to think I liked Elvis but it turns out his hits were OK and his full albums are uninspiring. As always, he didn't write anybody the songs on the album, only sings them. So even if this album was good, all the credit shouldn't go to Elvis.

Here comes the Elvis slander: he's just some fella with wild hip gyrations, unnaturally jet black dyed hair, and a 4th grade reading level of lyricism. To me, he's highly overrated, and his music sounds like janky Christmas-adjacent. I disliked this album more and more as it progressed. Can we stop venerating him??

Gotta love the King. Listening to this put me in a good mood.

Love Elvis

Quintessential Elvis Presley. This album really captures his character and musical ability. Not someone I listen to regularly, if at all, but this is a really nice record.

Great voice. Definitely look up all the original songs, though.

Always enjoyed Elvis. Really good album from him

Un disco con mucho swing. Tremendas baladas que te sumergen directamente a esa época.

I'm surprised that I enjoyed several songs on this one. I can see how Elvis was so alluring for his generation - he's really smooth.

Ey, nada mal, se pasa en un suspiro. 3.5 alto, 4.

Nice vibe to album, what I thought Elvis would sound like which was pleasant but no major surprises in terms of stand out songs. Best was Fever which he didn’t originally sing.

When he had decent material, Elvis could sing the hell out of a song. Far too often he had this kind of horrible saccharine drivel to deal with. Absolutely brutally bad production with soggy orchestration and no life whatsoever.

Elvis after the army. Increased vocal range.

Kinda enjoyed this, much more than other Elvis I've had to listen to. I'm going to be generous with my 3

way better than the last elvis

It was fine! A little too much of the same throughout the album, but nothing bad.

i mean, it sure is elvis. fine to listen to, but milquetoast as always. 2.5

I don't have a coherent review, I just don't really get it

Alright but idk if he earned the exclamation point

Fun stuff.

This was the best of the Elvis albums I've listened to so far. The first half was good then it went downhill from there. Not a big fan of the music, but I can tolerate listening to it.

Elvis doesn’t particularly excite me, but this is one of his better albums that I’ve heard. Great vocals here

Nice as always

Day66 - elvis’ voice and the jordanaires singing backup is a recipe for a great album. such a night is my favorite elvis song

Big improvement over his first album!

Definitely old core. Seems like you'd have to have lived through it for it. Will I listen to again: 1%

Fun. Glad I listened to a full Elvis album. But I think I’ll just stick with his greatest hits from now on lol

Great tunes. Almost all were new to me.

I'm not sure why the 1001 book included this album - this list is supposed to favor singer-songwriters, while "Elvis Is Back!" is just a collection of covers of songs that were already popular before Elvis recorded them. He didn't even write any of them. And as covers go, these tracks are kind of ... well ... blah.

3-4

(5,3/6) Gave me a "Dirty, Dirty Feeling" Kind of sticky album with a way to much "baby kisses". Obviously another time but still, it's Elvis the pelvis... (1,2,5,10,12)

Post Army Elvis stumbles a bit with consistency but still has the pipes to crank out the blues.

Like him or not, Elvis is pretty good. Listening with modern ears it's refreshing but doesn't do anything for me to push it above a 3. I did enjoy my listen tho Fav songs - Fever - Soldier boy

Elvis is in the building! I really enjoyed this album -- I hadn't heard any of these Elvis songs before, so it was a new experience for me, and I really dig the early 1960s rhythms, horns, vocals, etc.

Elvis takes a stab at an album. Thing is he's a singles artist and the hits really aren't there. Not entirely his fault. The rock album wasn't really a thing for another 5-6 years. It's a decent attempt. The two drummers (D.J. Fontana and Buddy Harman) are excellent.

Kind of run of the mill Elvis. Nothing special or fun.

Well, this is a rather dull album, perhaps Presley's first move towards the cabaret circuit following his spell in the army. I didn't care much for this album, though I've always loved 'Fever', and I can't see why it's one of the 1001 albums I should listen to! 2/5

You can NEVER go wrong with Elvis!

Earlier poppier Elvis. Some good songs but not exactly my cup of tea

Elvis was completely over-rated.

Love Elvis, always 5 stars

dunno why this guy was so popular

"Elvis is Back," the 1960 comeback album by the King of Rock 'n' Roll, marks Elvis Presley's return from military service with a collection that encapsulates the essence of Elvis in a brisk 32 minutes. Across 12 tracks, Elvis swings from the drawling cover king we know to delivering wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am performances that are short, serviceable, and, well, fine. Standouts like "Make Me Know It," "Dirty Dirty Feeling," and his sultry take on "Fever" showcase Elvis's unparalleled ability to make any song his own, proving the album's fun quotient is undeniably high. Yet, despite its moments of enjoyment and historical significance as Elvis's post-Army reintroduction, "Elvis is Back" doesn't quite ascend to the zenith of his discography. It's an album that, while showcasing the King's versatility and charisma, leaves the listener wanting more of the raw energy and innovation that characterized his most transformative work. In the grand scheme of Elvis's illustrious career and the vast universe of music history, this isn't the album I'd enshrine in the "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die." It's a testament to his talent, no doubt, but more a footnote than a chapter in the story of a legend.

Nice!

Classic Elvis. Without super hits. 5 stars.

Elvis.

Classic

It's Elvis. It's ok...

To me, the real magic of Elvis was is in the rock-a-billy/ country western songs he recorded with Sam Phillips. Elvis sang those songs like he was born to do nothing else. Styled with R&B and a hint of Ray's electrified gospel, he and Sam made something that no one had heard and that people all over the world are still listening to and imitating. And Elvis sang it with such confidence that it instantly sounded wholly realized and...obvious. He joins the Army and upon returning they decide that he should make, basically, a doo top record ?? The engineering is BRILLIANT. It is one of the most beautiful sounding records ever. Fever is a fantastic track for auditioning hi-fi gear. But the magic of Elvis barely appears (Dirty, Dirty Feeling and Such a Night) and even then feels constrained and watered down. The remainder of the album sounds even more constrained as if he's imitating the crooners. And while it's a decent imitation, it isn't magical the way his Sun sessions were.

I know he was an excellent performer and a very successful money machine, revolutionary at the time. But truth is he didn’t write the songs and, overall, I thought I’d like it more. [0140/1001]

No more elvis...

3/5. Mostly a collection of normal do-wap songs that could be done by any male artist from the time. Fever stands out as dark and dangerous, bookended by silly love songs. No bad songs, just nothing too exciting. Feels like Elvis is playing it safe save a few. There are some strong vocal performances but it's not amazing, still enjoyable.

I enjoyed this. I was already familiar with Fever, but the album is good overall. There's a good mix of upbeat and slower songs.

I wouldn't go out of my way to listen to him again, but I can see why he blew up. Some real catchy jams in there with a good variety of sound.

Fever is an amazing song, but I think this album is kind of spotty.

Sounds like Elvis.

Never really listened to Elvis before. He's kinda fun

Elvis is definitely an essential listen, and this is a pretty solid album. Really enjoyed "Fever".

The King! When Presley got drafted in 1958, he was only away from the music business for two years. Turns out that two years away did wonders for his image, as he gained respect from those who weren't sold on his music prior, while also building demand from fans who desperately wanted more Elvis. The result is pretty tame. Compared to the hard-hitting bangers of Jailhouse Rock and Blue Suede shoes, Elvis Is Back! was fairly tame. Ballad after ballad, this album's core appeal was to make girls swoon while also being respectable for older audiences. Indeed, gone was the controversial hip-gyrating songs and appeal of a younger, pre-military Elvis. I think that's a shame! Presley's career went through a few distinct eras, but Elvis Is Back! would mark his most underwhelming era: boring music, bad acting career, and finding Jesus. These songs aren't so bad, but it's not much to praise either.

Muy bueno.

I thoroughly enjoyed this album. Never thought of myself as much of an Elvis fan but these were some of his best songs. Will definitely listen again!

I grew up listening to Elvis but haven’t heard any of these songs, which was surprisingly to me. All of them were really good too! Elvis is straight up the “King of Rock & Roll”! 10/10

I liked all of these songs. They were great to listen to. Because it was so short, I listened to it a handful of times and it didn’t lose any of its flavor. 8/10

This is a weird one. It's good for sure but there aren't any tracks that standout to me. Just a really consistent sound through the album but nothing amazing. At the same time I would have no issue listening to this again. 7/10

I have never listened to an Elvis album front to back, only singles. Had a decent amount of variety while keeping a tonally equal sound. I thought it was funny when he kept making them restart the song on “Such a night”, also my favorite song off the album. The songs were short and sweet which I really appreciated. Really solid album with no songs I have ever heard from The King. 8/10

A good album to pick up. I can't even imagine how much this would have been loved when it was first recorded. Elvis always souonds old and tired to me but of course, that's because I heard it coming out of tinny pub jukeboxes growing up. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

Good vocals, good production, but just doesn't do a whole lot for me.

One of my top list artists!

I always love Elvis. That being said, there are better.

May be Elvis' best.

A solid album and the session musicians are super tight and incredible but there's nothing too special about this album. I did enjoy the cover of Fever, however there wasn't really anything new added to it so could probably do without.

Two is a row from 1960. This one was so much better than Joan Baez! I thought I knew a lot of Elvis. Never heard of any of these songs (by him). Overall the album is fun to listen to. It still has more of the 1950s Doo Wop sound, than any 1960s sound.... Brilliant? Nah. Just good fun, and sometimes that's good enough. Standouts: Fever. The Girl is My Best Friend, Dirty Dirty Feeling, Soldier Boy, Such a Night,

Great stuff. More of an old school R&B vibe than I was expecting.

I was raised on Elvis, so this was a nice revisit. Loved this album.

classic

Wouldnt listen over and over again but it was pretty enjoyable. Had never intentionally listened to Elvis before and it was nice.

Thank you

Elvis is a rock n' roll classic. Texts are love love and love. Nothing against it though. Was an enjoyable listen and I'll start looking into Elvis a little more now. 8/10

Elvis pretty much be Elvisin' all over the place. I find it interesting that for some of these songs, I've heard them before in a hundred different interpretations. But that's just how it was back then. And ayy, the album's pretty much fine. I doubt that I'll come back to it. Probably quite influential.

Hef aldrei verið fan og þessi plata breytir engu um það. Ekki minn tebolli. Plús krípfaktor.

Early doo-wop Elvis, still lots of fun and one of the best of this genre. He does a cover of Fever on this album that's really good. Overall a fun listen but nothing too musically interesting/new. 3/5

Elvis has hits but also it’s a bit dated

Elvis - definitely a classic. Enjoyed some of the songs he made throughout his career but this album - just a so-so for me.

classic

Hip swiven’ body wiggling panty dropping classic Elvis.

Very fun and upbeat album. Never listened to it before. May have heard a few on like a greatest hits or oldies station.

Beautiful album

3.5

Nice reminiscence

Very samey but it sounds like fun was had

Elvis back? The King is still not gone! Amazing album not only due to Fever, but for all the other gems like "The Girl Next Door Went A'Walking"

Blind album, know the artist. Typical Elvis, did not expect much else and he was never a favorite or a dislike.

Elvis is pretty solid. I enjoy the music. The lyrics are sappy shit but whatever. I enjoyed this way more than the last couple albums I gave 3s to but it doesn't deserve a 4.

I absolutely love the sound of the guitar in this era of rock ‘n roll. Elvis’ voice is smooth as butter and every song is enjoyable. Solid 4.

I’ve had a few Elvis albums before this one, and I have to say that this is a nice departure from his early achy-heart rock. This is soulful and swinging, and it has some more complex constructions, which spark intrigue. All while containing that classic Elvis quiver and shake. The songs are unique and thoughtful.

2/5. While I generally like Elvis, I much more enjoy the Blue Suede Shoes Elvis than this Elvis which I thought was uninspiring.

Meh it's fine, sounds just like the other elvis album on here, no big stand outs.

Meh some are pretty upbeat and I can picture then being popular for dancing to in the 1960s.

then he shidded and he farted

The sound quality, musician quality, Presley's singing are all top notch. He especially shines on "Fever". 3 yellow Post-it's out of 5. 🟨🟨🟨

Not bad, i expected this to be bad

Still holds up to this day

His voice sounds amazing on this album. Sweet and vulnerable at times, while growling and (wonderfully) dangerous at others. Wish he had gone further in his career singing blues tunes…Reconsider Baby is one of his best

Elvis es Elvis

Basic rockabilly með hressandi yfirdrifnum bakröddum og tómatssósu rokkheimsins í fararbroddi. Ég hlusta til þess að þið þurfið þess ekki.

Very good. I understand why Elvis was so popular

Elvis Is Back," released in 1960, showcases Elvis Presley's versatility and maturity as an artist. This album marks his return to the music scene after two years of military service. Lyrics: The lyrics on "Elvis Is Back" are diverse, ranging from heartfelt ballads like "Make Me Know It" to the sultry "Fever" and the lively "Dirty, Dirty Feeling" [4]. Presley's emotive delivery adds depth to the storytelling. Music: The musicality is a highlight, featuring a wide selection of instruments that enhance the overall listening experience. Presley's vocal range is evident, especially on tracks like "The Girl of My Best Friend" where he effortlessly explores new territories [2]. Production: The production quality of "Elvis Is Back" is commendable, reflecting the era's standards. The album incorporates sophisticated pop, blues, R&B, and rock and roll elements, showcasing Presley's ability to navigate diverse genres [3]. Themes: The album delves into various themes, from love and longing in "I Will Be Home Again" to the excitement of infatuation in "The Thrill of Your Love." The thematic diversity contributes to the album's richness and appeal. Influence: "Elvis Is Back" had a significant impact on Presley's career, solidifying his status as a versatile artist. The album's success influenced subsequent artists, contributing to the evolution of popular music [1]. Pros: Diverse lyrical content showcasing Presley's emotional range. Exceptional musicality with a variety of instruments. High production quality for its time. Versatility in themes, displaying Presley's artistic depth. Lasting influence on the music industry. Cons: Limited experimentation with more avant-garde styles. Some may find the album lacks a cohesive thematic narrative. In conclusion, "Elvis Is Back" remains a pivotal album in Presley's career, demonstrating his growth as an artist and leaving an enduring impact on the music landscape.

Elvis may have been cool then, but who cares now? Seriously. What impact does Elvis have 60 years later? Not much. Like seriously, Elvis has some iconic hits. But there are exactly zero on this album, so what’s the point? Why the hell is this album on this list? It’s utterly unimportant.

Average Elvis shenanigans, some great songs, some unmemorable ones, but always pleasant to listen to

Elvis on erilaista kun muut tähän asti. Jäin pohtimaan onko myös keikoilla kaikki biisit päättyneet feidiin, koska levyllä ne päättyivät. Ei mene mihinkään top-listalle, mutta ei huono. Näkisin, että tämä ei ole se Elviksen paras levy, mutta mistä näistä nyt voi tietää mitä listalle on valittu.

Elvis, chill and quiet. Kitsch

Something that was considered so radical and subversive at the time feels so tame and bland now. He was a good covers artist but other early rock and roll somehow stands up better. An album for your mum here.

Not an Elvis fan I learned from this album

I like Elvis, consistently good if not great albums on this list. 7.5/10

LOVE Elvis.

good

Confession: I've never actually listened to Elvis besides some of the iconic hits, and I never really liked them all that much, honestly. So it's nice to listen to Elvis apart from a top hits. And the first two tracks have changed my opinion on Elvis. I love all the varied styles and genres in the album, really shows a depth of talent from Elvis.

4 z

Genuinely painful to sit through.

Den helt gode rock’n’roll pop, ren fløde, mangler måske lidt album-format

36/100 Based on this scale: 1 star - 0 to 19 2 stars - 20 to 39 3 stars - 40 to 59 4 stars - 60 to 79 5 stars - 80 to 100 This album did not know much commercial success and I can see why. Pretty uninspired and generic. It's a well-produced consumer product, so it gets two stars, rather than one. Oh, that bluesy number at the end earned it a few more points.

Is the album following his return from his military service, a turning point in his carrer, but in a wrong way, at least at his popularity level, because his would be faucusing on his acting carrer and most of the albums he would be release will be soundtrack. Apparantly this album wasn,t a commercial sucess but it was a critical one. Songs that catch my attention more than the other are: Make me know it (very rock n roll and energetic), the more rnb Fever, i will be home again, dirty feeling and the pianoesque Soldier Boy. Clearly this album is techniclay and musically superior to most of his predecessor form the 50's, but his fame was declining at the time so it dosen't have the sucess of his previous release but its a good reccord. It is still some Elvis, nothing very shocking and new but a bit better i enjoy it.

This is that stereotypical-Elvis sound that I was surprised wasn't super prevalent in his debut, but that is hardly a good thing. I find this album to be boring most of the time, with the changing sounds of including jazzier instrumentation to be predictable rather than something daring from the pop star. Perhaps were I alive in 1960 and heard the changing sounds I'd be like "holy shit!" but instead I feel like I'm hearing what everyone else hears when the name "Elvis" is muttered.

8/10

Well.. boring somehow. Too dated for my taste

The King did a lot of albums. There's a couple of hits here but the rest are fillers and covers.

This album is pretty good. This is the first time I listened to Elvis and he does have a great singing voice. I like both the slow songs and fast songs, which normally doesn't happen, but there were still some meh settings I didn't enjoy. Overall it's a decent album, didn't blow me away but didn't hate it. 3/5 Favorite song: The Girl of My Best Friend Worst song: Such a Night

Well I don't think I knew any off this album but it was nice enough! I think I do get a bit fatigued with lots of songs singing about girls in the same way, but they're dedent songs aren't they.. it's Elvis!

Pretty good, just more Elvis stuff really!

Strong start, super pop-y, very doo-wopy. I liked this more than I thought I world but the song writing is pretty rudimentary. Repeats: make me know it,I will be home again, the girl next door Skips: such a night, it feels so right

Learning that rock and roll with and rock are technically different things was weird. Not gonna lie though, I don't care very much for "rock and roll". I find it to be a weak sub-genre of rock music. And it just feels very bland and basic to me. Maybe it just hasn't aged very well. But Elvis Presley is easily the most famous artist from this era of music. But he isn't the best by any means. I saw someone say that he isn't much of an album artist, and I would have to agree with them. Elvis was known far better for his infectious and attractive stage presence, and for being Hollywood's King of Rock and Roll. But none of that works very well in album form. There just isn't much for me to take away from this. I like very few of these songs because this isn't my thing. I'm not a squealing teenage girl from the 50's. And I don't really click with Elvis. Plus he was a creep. Rating: 4/10

Pretty upbeat and fun

I think I can call myself an Elvis fan. At least to his rock and roll style. This album is a fun listen. I've said this before in my last Elvis review, his voice is fantastic and versatile. Often times, he sings not in his low register, that he is more known for, and it doesn't sound like the stereotypical Elvis that one would think of. But it's great! I could be wrong, but I think Elvis became a symbol in music and he almost had to play the part as the King of Rock. But I truly think he is more than just that. I mean, you can hear it in the country, and even gospel music he sang. But he's even beyond that. It's too bad because even as big as he was... I mean, he may have been the first Rock Star, I still think the had more to offer. I thoroughly enjoyed this record. And will most likely hear it again, and other Elvis as my father in law is a big Elvis fan.

Didn't like the first track as much.. it got better fever onwards. I love the emotion in his voice.

I’ve never listened to an entire Elvis album. I can see why he was such a hit. Very catchy pop rock

Elvis was probably my first favourite artist. Elvis Gold on 8 track. All the music, all the movies, I liked all of it. Old doo wop rock and roll is tough to beat.

Loved the old time feel.

The complete and total embodiment of late 50s early 60s American Rock N Roll. Elvis was the king for a reason.

If it's true that you're either an Elvis fan or you're a Beatles fan, then I'm the latter. I get it. He's slick, handsome, got that whole pelvis thing going on... But there's better music from the era within this genre. Elvis gets a bump because he's Elvis? Nope. Hey, his backup band is among the best in the biz. They have to be to buoy up their frontman.

Not a super interesting album, good vocals and some of the songs were catchy

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Elvis dobar, album nis posebno.

Loved it

Elvis is Back, apparently from his stint in the military. The architect of the modern rock and roll style of music brings a whole record of songs that were stylistically more pop-ish than prior records. Still found it more or less forgettable.

Great album by the king Actually great

DNF

Music from this era is heard an interpreted differently for me than music made from the late 60's or early 70's and onward. Music from the 50's and early to late 60's was literally made just to make people feel good. It wasn't made to make an artistic statement or expression, really. Every once in a while, I'll put on old stuff like this in the house, because it is relatively peaceful and good for having in the background. I can understand the impact, even though it's not something I'll really seek out often.

it was cool

It was an enjoyable listen and interesting from a historical perspective but not an album I would actively seek out again

Exactly what you'd expect from Elvis, probably pretty ground breaking at the time.

Pas mal Pas son meilleur album

I've heard all the Elvis. Some good some lame.

This is a solid representation of Elvis's range but this album doesn't included any of his truly great and most iconic songs. I've always loved his car very of Feaver, however.

This inclusion feels like completely unnecessary lip service being paid to the king. I mean yeah, he made his mark on the rock n roll landscape, and he sure was handsome. But this isn’t his most important offering, none of these tracks are iconic Elvis songs in my opinion. It’s fine, it’s an enjoyable listen, but to me, it’s taking up the space a better album could be occupying.

It’s Elvis.Nothing else really.

Just vote on how much I enjoy listening and this once again was great, smooth and easy yes, but incredibly enjoyable.

Not my fav elvis

Nice oldies

I mean it's Elvis doing Elvis. I always enjoy a good cover of Fever and a few of the songs got my toes tapping but all in all...meh.

This is a great album! Other than an Elvis Christmas album, this is the first full record I've heard of his. The selection of songs seem to showcase and complement the range of his voice and musical styles—poodle dress rock and roll, a pop-like chorus-heavy number (my least favorite but still good), and a blues heavy, Reconsider Baby—one of my favorites on the record. The recording and mastering on this is really good, too. In Such a Night and Reconsider Baby, I can almost feel the spittle coming through the reed in that sax, and the staging makes me feel like I'm right there with the band in a small, intimate venue. And the atmosphere of Fever is dare I say, neigh perfect. It's albums like this that make me think: 1. It's incredible to think that in thousands of years, people may still be able to hear this music so clearly as it might be live, and 2. This is why crappy engineering on a professional recording a decade later is so annoying—there's a night and day difference in the dynamic range in this album than Bridge Over Troubled Water.

It's not bad. Decent vocals, and it was pleasantly surprising to hear so much piano from \"the king of rock and roll,\" but this is another one where I had a hard time getting into something made a few decades before I was born. Just not my jam. I was, however, blown away by how many albums are in his discography. I'm familiar with about10 Elvis songs, but the dude apparently cranked out a billion or so.

Another very well recorded album. Fever was my favorite track and I felt like I was in the room with them. I never really questioned the popularity of Elvis, but this really helped me to understand it better.

Amazing album. Great return. “Such a Night” is an absolute favorite.

Elvis is pretty boring most of the time.

Very smooth, mostly easy listening stuff. Nothing that really gets the pulse racing though, even Fever loses a bit of oomph when you actually listen to the words. 2/5.

“The New York Times called the record "drab and lackluster"

Elvis is Back! Unfortunately, I didn't ask for him. Its just a bunch of semi-interesting songs, nothing popular, just audibly sang by Elvis. I'm not his fan, although I enjoy his music, just not from this album.

no wonder Elvis was able to make like three albums a year, all the songs sound the same - 6/10

Strong 4, Weak 5-started off great, but the last couple of songs dropped off in quality

this was enjoyable but nothing special. i didn't know any of the songs beforehand and this album doesn't really have any of his big hits. ehhhh we can do better favorites: fever, dirty dirty feeling, such a night

It’s fine. The facade of his celebrity does a lot more work for his reputation than these songs do. People like Big Mama Thornton, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Little Richard are so much better IMO.

Not my favorite Elvis album, but it's Elvis.

It's Elvis singing bluesy rock ballads. I only recognized Fever, although I've heard it done by other artists before. Overall it was pretty standard, it didn't have any of his rockabilly hits like Hound Dog or Jailhouse Rock, just slow blues ballads. It was ok

упапапа

Yes! Another album where the majority of the songs are three minutes or less. 12 songs, 32 minutes. If I’m gonna be stuck listening to these quaint songs from the most milquetoast era of American culture, it’s best that it happens in short bursts.

Perfectly adequate Elvis, not nearly as powerful as other albums

Elvis er pretty good

Je suis de base pas super fan d’Elvis, mais la qualité sonore est tellement nulle à chier que ça me déconcentre. C’est peut-être juste Youtube music, mais ça reste un album assez meh de base

ay first Elvis! :) 3 stars September 1 2023

Not much sparkles

It's an Elvis album. The descriptions talk about how he stretched out on this one but I don't know, it just sounds like Elvis. He's best known for singles so if you are looking for a record full of Elvis songs you've never heard that aren't as good as the singles, have I got the record for you.

This release marked Elvis' first album of new material since 1957. At the peak of Elvis' popularity, he received a military draft notice and subsequently completed his service of 3 years. He returned with this album of mostly blues/R&B ballads. Gone were the rockabilly hits that he was known for. Most of the songs are weak to be honest. Many black R&B artists from the same time period did this music much better.

If anything, this journey has helped me realize Elvis is pretty damn cool, flaws and all.

This is about as lame as Elvis gets but it's impossible for me to hate classic doo-wop music like this. There aren't any iconic elvis songs on this and it's not as interesting as the 50s or 70s stuff but its still a good listen even if every song except fever blends into one another (and fever is one of the bad kinds of covers that sounds basically like the original). He might've just been a white guy singing black music but he did it really really well.

Title should have been Elvis Is Back (At The 7/11). I sure do like Elvis' rock more than his pop. Side 1 had me considering a 1 (which I would have bumped to 1 since it's Elvis a 1). Fever is a good song but it sounds so much better sung by a female. The second and 3rd songs on Side 2 rescued the rankionh and I also liked the two bluesey songs that finish off the album.

On this album Elvis dialed back his edgy rockabilly sound and moved in the direction of pop, complete with its doo-woppy back-up singers. “Fever” being offered up as the feature song is pretty lame since it had been a #1 hit twice in the prior four years. I’m not fond of the ballads, but they demonstrate Elvis' vocal range, and there are a few bluesy tracks near the end that quite good. I especially like the last song, “Reconsider Baby” with its adventurous sax solo. Speaking of vocal range, I had to check the liner notes to see if they brought in a guest singer on “Dirty, Dirty Feeling”. It’s interesting that it took 40 years for the LP to be certified gold.

I guess you had to be there. I know from my Dad that Elvis was a huge deal back in the day, similar to say the Beatles. But in contrast I think the Beatles had more substance and creativity. Case in point, none of the songs here are originals. and Fever which is probably the best song on the album was done better by Peggy Lee. Perhaps So apart from his boyishly cute looks and swivel hips, I don't think he brought much to the table here.

Elvis is back! Thank god only for 31 minutes.

how could someone listen to him?

Meh

There are better Elvis albums, surely.

Not his well known songs, but some interesting things. I'm not generally an Elvis fan, so score reflects this

In this, his first post-Army album, and back again with the Blue Moon Boys (most of them) Elvis shows that, away from the mawkish films, he was still a potent force. There's some great stuff on this album: 'Fever', 'Make Me Know It' and 'Soldier Boy' are some of the standout tracks, each showcasing a different aspect of the phenomenon that was 1950s/early 1960s Elvis.

Classic Elvis.

Elvis is not my go-to artist, but this album worked surprisingly well for me - some nice Rock'n'Roll songs, coupled with a handful of ballads is ideal background listening. 4/5

Solid stuff. There's a bit more variety here than I typically associate with him. Not exactly my thing but I can get behind it.

He was back :/

When I first seen this album come up I honestly rolled my eyes. Then I looked at the track list. Fever, that’s one I know. Not by Elvis, but I know it. The album was a real surprise. Great stereo sounds. I was really impresses. Best tracks: Fever 3.5

3.5

Da king is back

Good in places. Meh in others.

It was all very elvis

Despite the gross nature of the artist, didn't mind this

- Elvis is the best - A little slower than the last album but its a great vibe - No complaints

- sounds like Elvis for sure - definitely some jams

I never saw myself as an Elvis fan, but I liked this more than I thought I would - wasn't too slick

Olipas eheä albumi! Vaikka biisit ovat aikansa tyyliin sinkkumaisia ja eivät kaikki hittiainesta. Fever hyvä herätys alkuun. Varman kuuloista Elvistä.

Teknisesti kaikki kunnossa, mutta artisti ei kaappaa näitä biisejä omakseen. Parempi materiaali tietysti auttaisi - ja voisi nyös vähentää doo wop-kuorojen tarvetta.