From Elvis In Memphis

Prima, ik vind andere nummers van hem leuker maar ook leuk om dit gehoord te hebben. Dikke priem.

i would’ve loved this album even more if it was sang by a black man ?

A solid collection of songs for a live album.

War doch chillig?

Stimme stark, Musik eher schwach. In Summe 3 Sterne.

Pendelt so zwischen 3 und 4. In Summe klingt mir die Platte etwas zu gleichförmig, gerade was die Anzahl der Balladen angeht. Aber es sind hier und da auch wirklich großartige Songs vorhanden, die vor allem von Elvis' ikonischer Stimme profitieren.

Sehr tragend. Ich habe nie wirklich reingehört. Überraschung, der Name scheint größer als sein Output. Aber wir gucken uns das Album an und das ist solide und rund.

Es war okay, nicht mehr und nicht weniger. Großer Elvis-Fan war ich nie und werde ich auch nicht.

Das Ding ist absolut ok. Die großen Songs sind zurecht groß, die anderen Songs tun niemandem weh.

4/5

Overall great album

disco perfecto para tener main character energy mientras lees fanfiction enemies to lovers en un parque tomando el sol durante un invierno muy frío

Not sure this album is worth an inclusion on the list

5/10

halfway through the album with most of the songs already saved to favorites. i appreciate the many different themes such as life and death, love and loss, poverty, distrust. huge fan of the musical aspects too. impeccable record.

As an artifact of a different era, this is a remarkable sounding record. Elvis is in fine voice and the songs, for the most part, are engaging. I was a child when this was released and 16 when Elvis died only 7 years after this album was released. During this period I discovered Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, The Stooges and the Sex Pistols. Elvis was everywhere but his discography was pretty overplayed and so like most teens I moved on. What I recognize now 55 years later, is that on albums like this one, where fit Elvis was at his peak how important Elvis’ vocals were both the center of each song and a guide for the magnificent players on this record. That is, Elvis recordings are truly distinctive- more so than any other artist perhaps because they capture Elvis’ presence in each song. You may not like the song but you can’t say you wouldn’t know that it was Elvis. My favorites are a short list: Westin’ that Loved On Look, After Loving You, True Love Travels on a Gravel Road, Any Day Now and, of course, Suspicious Minds. It’s not that the other songs are lesser. It really is how the musicians capture Elvis whose vocal performances are genius. Any Day Now is just as moving as Suspicious Minds but most people only know the latter. Perhaps it’s time to give Elvis another chance. 7/10

Cute little album

My dad loved the song "in the ghetto" - he said it was his favorite Elvis song so I have a sentimental attachment to that! The sound on this really is pretty cool - I love the organ and the production of the drums - and Elvis's vocal performances are really impassioned

Elvis. That's it.

ja gut teilweise echt kurze songs, die sich auch ähnlich anhören. ist trozdem gut und ich hab das gefühl ich komme nach meinem vater, weil er auch elvis' musik mag. !!elvis ist trotzdem noch eine schreckliche person und ich heiße es ned gut was er getan hat.

Tbh kind of a banger. I don’t know if I would go out of my way to listen to Elvis but the exposure to a classic artist was a good experience. A lot of the songs on this album sounded too similar

Love Elvis!!! I watched the biopic when it came out however many years ago, but it lost me because I felt like they didn’t do enough of highlighting his music cause it’s so good! I love the lyrics and his voice is obviously amazing. My favorites were Only the Strong Survive, Gentle on My Mind, Any Day Now, and Suspicious Minds.

Couldn’t really get through it.. not my kinda music (is this bad)

Elvis is so goated this album is great

Never listened to an Elvis album before, but this one put me to sleep. Everything basically sounded the same.

This is the good Elvis. In the Ghetto was the original album I recognised, but I let the deluxe version run on until Suspicious Minds finished as that's objectively the best Elvis song.

Yeh, elvis live will revisit

I liked suspicious minds the most. Some other love songs were fine too. I don’t like him like the Beatles, if to consider that time period, but it was fine.

16 songs • 50min Racist misogynistic does not stand up to time. Elvis sucks. I can’t believe I really enjoyed him as a child. 2/5

The more I listen to Elvis the more I go eh at his stuff. I like some of the big hits but the rest I find is just fine.

7/10 It's good - at times great - but some of the songs are just a bit weak and bland, so much so that not even the King can save them. But still, very enjoyablem

This would have sounded dated in the 60s, let alone today. It's Elvis so I won't be too harsh but he leans too hard into a lounge lizard and it just seems so gaudy. I think there were better Elvis albums to choose to make this list.

who knew elvis could be good

Supergut

Lounge act Elvis! "Suspicious Minds" was good, but even though Elvis made it big, I prefer other versions of it.

Is this what was driving women to infidelity?

Pretty good. It feels like a lot of the tracks sound the same, though. Favourite Track(s): In The Ghetto, Any Day Now Least Favourite Track(s): I'll Hold You In My Heart

I have long not enjoyed an album that I didn’t know before as much as I enjoyed this one. Never was a big Elvis fan, and this won’t change much overall, but man, From Elvis in Memphis is 90% nothing short of stunning. The performances and the arrangements are absolutely ace. All of the musicians are brilliant; Elvis’ singing is super expressive; the selection of songs makes for an impeccable flow. I fully understand why this is seen as a classic. It has stood the test of time - and it has a great cover. Where the country influences take over too much (“I’ll Hold You in My Heart,” “It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin’”), those are the songs which I’m not particularly crazy about. But overall, this was an incredible listen (or rather, three listens). The melody in “Long Black Limousine” - ah, it just hits the right spots. I can’t stop listening to it for now.

Elvis.

Good songs, fantastic expensive backing and arrangements. In the hands of Sinatra or George Jones this would be a five star lp. Even Glenn Campbell or Neil Diamond would have made a good album. But Elvis, although he has a good voice is not at that level. He switches between loud and quiet irrespective of what the song calls for; he doesn’t enunciate clearly. Yes he’s more competent that Buble and Robbie Williams but he doesn’t pack an emotional punch. But all in all it’s a fair to middling performance.

When I was 7 or 8 there was an Elvis retrospective show on either right before or right after Casey Kasem and I ate it up. Now I appreciate his voice and realize this was possibly peak Elvis, but all I feel is the schlock that surrounded him now. So many tracks and so few good tracks on this release. It could possibly be better if I didn't get this entry to consider until the 26th of December, where I've been pelted by the slings and arrows of outrageous Christmas ditties for the last 2 weeks. Sorry Elvis, you were a great gateway to The Beatles, Pink Floyd and other bands that supplanted my love for you. That said, Power of My Love was surprising to revisit.

Maybe his best

Very different vibes from early Elvis. Seemed more chill, and loved In The Ghetto.

7/10

Elvis was at his PEAK here.

Elvis' Big Comeback Album was probably hailed as a triumph at the time of its release, but today the most iconic part of it is probably the red wall of dancers in the background of the cover art. I only recognized one of the songs. So much for the King of Rock. Key tracks: In the Ghetto

I don't particularly like Elvis

oh yay black leather elvis!! so much fun, esp. tracks 1,2,4,6,8,11-13 & 15 ; ) I LOVE groovy elvis and man does this record smell like Johnny Cash I hear him loud and clear as an influence 4.5 here

1969 Elvis is a different artist than during his 1950’s popularity and still much of the same shtick. I can’t help but feel a lack of conviction in what he’s singing. Perhaps because he didn’t write his own songs. He feels like more of a performer and less than authentic. Still, he delivers some poignant moments to here. The band is great. I’m Moving On, Gentle On My Mind, Suspicious Minds and In the Ghetto are stand outs.

What happens when you get a "briefly" rejuvinated Elvis with a world class band. Probably the best Elvis album. If for now other reason then Elvis was really a singles guy. But there are other reasons.

Chill, rainy vibe så er lidt svært at bruge musikken aktivt. Den er bedre som baggrund/stemningsmusik.

Meh. Not the biggest fan. It's not horrible though

Yes everyone should hear Elvis. That said, this isn't the album to nominate for that endeavour. This doesn't sound like the hot young singer that revouitionized popular music in the southern US, this sounds like an older, weathered dude trying to relive his glory days.

So much more depth in his voice than his first recordings. Reverb is dope af. Still jingle jangling

The last few songs do some real heavy lifting to shore up an otherwise unremarkable album. Suspiciously minds in particular was great

There's a reason Elvis is the King. I wasn't really in an Elvis kind of mood today when I started this album, so I wanted to dislike it. But it just hooks you and by the time you're hitting "Suspicious Minds" you're like, YES MY LIEGE!

3.5

3.0

Not for me.

pee do do 👎🏻

Elvis, this voice its unbelievable. What a great group of songs, there's a little bit of everything in there. I thought this was going to be live from the album art. The band and backup singers sounds great. Elvis really shines through, this is the first full Elvis album I've ever listened to and I have to say, I see why everyone went nuts for him. Suspicious minds is amazing.

Meh. Good voice but they’re not his songs. And nothing too interesting.

Elvis! Loved it!

This album starts slow but the really revs up in the back half. Kentucky Rain is a banger. 3.5 stars

Not a Elvis fan.

some were v good

Did not give the most thorough listen but nothing jumped out at me as either good or bad.

some songs were good and others were decent enough background music

not usually much of an elvis guy, but this one was pretty good. the bass player in particular shines.

Is Elvis really good? I haven't really spent that much time listening to his music, but maybe that's my loss.

shocked about how much i liked this... honestly never understood the insane hype around him (never even seen the movies) but im starting to understand... LOVED "power of my love" "gentle on my mind" "after loving you" "true love travels on a gravel road" "kentucky rain"

Enjoyable but unsure if I’ll visit again.

Bit too warbly

#35 Not my style, slow tempo, let's move on 😪

His earlier stuff was better, but this one still show his vocal power.

A couple of good songs but I'm not a big fan of the slow stuff

3/10 Best songs: Wearin' That Loved On Look, Power of My Love, Kentucky Rain Late-era Elvis. A little too down-tempo for me - the ballads are almost universally dull. Honestly outstays its welcome.

Good few songs, the rest is meh

Bear skin rugs. Twirling a rotary phone. Yearning. Aching. Green velvet. Floating in a motel pool. Ashtray

This is the first time I hear an entire Elvis album. It’s gritty, emotional and raw. Suspicious Minds is always a favorite.

Yup, that's Elvis alright.

Probably historic - but to me it sounds like a white guy appropriating black music.

Weak Elvis saved by a couple of good songs. 2.5

Honestly better than expected. Some bangers and nothing I didn't like. Kentucky Rain hits hard.

for my first introduction to a full elvis album this is a great way to start it! i get the hype because there isn’t a song i wasn’t impressed with on this album and i will definitely be listening again favourite track : power of my love

Not too exciting

Nice👍🏼

En ole koskaan ollut iso Elviksen fani, mutta tämä levy oli ihan kiva eikä tuntunut pitkältä.

While not quite matching the brilliance of Elvis’s pre-Hollywood recordings, From Elvis in Memphis stands out for including “In the Ghetto,” arguably one of his finest songs from the post-movie era. Listening to this album always brings back warm memories of my grandmother, who was a devoted Elvis fan.

Not Elvis at his best. Feels over produced.

50 minutes of Elvis that I'll never get back

Late-model commercial Elvis - the period where the bangers were few and far between, but when they hit, you thought 'yeah, that was a good one. Nothing inherently bad here, but I also spent the listening time doing other things and none of the songs really grabbed me or made me thing 'yeah, that was a good one', which basically sums up

The couple of big hits save this from being a 2.

Thanks, Elvis.

171121 12:36 3.5

Wearing that loved on look is a new fav

i very much liked

His tenth album. Rock n Roll / Rock. Early Elvis and 68' Comeback Special Elvis are my favourite versions of the King of Rock n Roll. This album has two absolutely brilliant tracks with In The Ghetto and Suspicious Minds. However the rest of the album is fairly cheesy filler. That voice though !

A decent listen, but a more slow-paced album. Would likely not seek this out but wouldn’t mind if it was on.

This sounds like Elvis

Elvis is classic, and this album is solid throughout.

Would buy

I guess I really just don't like the sound of his voice...

It was fine.

The king sure could sing. 60s soul does it for me once again. Good album. 7/10

s it bad? No. Is it good? Also no. It’s fine. I was expecting more, but this is Elvis's 10th album and he isn’t in his prime. This album is a great choice for background music in an American diner hehe, but it’s not cool to listen to it intentionally. 2/5 —————————————— No liked songs

5.5/10 - A few good songs but not an album I would find myself wanting to listen to again. A lot of the songs on the album bleed into each other in a monotonous kind of way.

No idea how this guy got his own impersonator. Boring album but not as dull as some of his others. 4/10

I've never been an Elvis fan, but that has nothing to do with the fact that I don't think this album should've been included here. Mind you, this has been in Rolling Stone's 'Greatest 500 Albums of All Time', a major stretch as well. My parents weren't even a thought in my grandparents' mind in '69, so maybe at that time this was something outstanding (doubt it, since only one song topped the charts), but this list wasn't made in '69. Music has evolved since then, and even if you wanted to, you couldn't listen to EVERYTHING produced since. My point being, this album is fine, however, why choose an average album over other great ones? Just because it contains Elvis's last no.1 hit? A tribute, a farewell of sorts? We should be focusing on the album not the artist. Of course Elvis was influential, among other favourites of the list's author, but that doesn't mean SO MANY albums of theirs have to be included. Though, to be fair, the rock-n-roll king doesn't have that many when compared to other artists *cough* *cough* Bob Dylan.

I absolutely agree with the inclusion of Elvis on this list (Presley, not Costello, I will never agree with the unjustified amount of Elvis Costello on this list) but I don't think that the albums chosen are the best ones from him. There are better Elvis records in my opinion. Nevertheless, this is a pretty good album, and it has Suspicious Minds on and I love that song, but I will give it a 3 because I am not that blown away and I really think there are better albums to choose from.

This guy's got a great voice, he's gonna go places

I wish they didn't make me like this nasty bastard. Suspicious minds rocks, and if you're gonna wrongly accuse someone of cheating you might as well say they're wearin that loved on look

Elvis

It's Elvis, y'all. I wonder how many Elvis albums we're going to have to navigate. Is this a live album? I guess we'll find out. This is the first Elvis album I remember listening to. We all know at least 10 Elvis songs, right? Probably more. This album only has one song that I knew from looking at the tracklist. The songs themselves aren't the best. Obviously we're dealing with songs from a time and culture long since lost, many of them mixing Country, Blues, Gospel, soppy ballads. Normally I wouldn't care for most of those genres and actively stay away from them. But Elvis was such a unique presence and voice that he makes them worth hearing, at least once. That said, there are some entirely intolerable songs here - especially the soppy Country shite. Elvis tries his best to make them not shite, but doesn't quite get there. You can just about get through those with your sanity intact. Beepy arrk flnmnrr! The faster, rockier stuff is better but there's nowhere near enough here to warrant a four star score. An Elvis greatest hits, featuring his best songs, that would be a four star or possibly a five star album, it this is let down by the faff. Some great playing a foot tapping stuff to be sure, but not enough of it.

Too much fluff

Grym. 4!

I know people love early Elvis (I do too), but late Elvis really evokes a feeling that was missing before. He’s experienced. He’s got real topics to sing about. In the Ghetto and Suspicious Minds are two of his best songs (along with Burning Love on Fool, another late-stage song) and they’re placed back to back here. Much of this album could be seen as fluff until the second act, sure, but it’s really nice fluff to just have on in the background as you go about your day. The king knows what he’s doing, man. Speaking of Suspicious Minds, my favorite part of any song in music history is when they fade out and then fade back in. They make you think the song is over, just like the relationship referenced in the song, but when it comes back, I’m hit with just how killer this song is. It doesn’t matter how many times I hear this song. He can’t walk out, he loves her too much. The song is made better, more precious, when you know what you’re about to lose. Long live the king.

I feel closer to lilo and stitch

I'm not even listening to this. I don't like Elvis.

Kinda okay, I guess? Drags itself along, not a lot of bangers, meh.

Favorites: Long Black Limousine, Wearin that Loved on Look Loved the harmonization he had w his backup singers.

= The Beatles Suspicious hearts is an all timer. The rest is fine

Legendary performance by the king that stands the test of time

Need this on rotation!

I’ve heard Elvis, but certainly not a whole album. This stuff must have blown people away when it first came out. Lots of energy. Powerful voice. Was worried before I started but this was a good listen.

Elvis had definitely discovered pharmaceuticals by the time this album was recorded. He's slurring and mumbling on some of the songs. Cover of "I'm Movin' On" is mighty tired compared to the original by Hank Snow

Everyone would have heard enough Elvis in their lives already, rendering this not essential. It’s ok, but certainly nothing spectacular on any level.

Not my fave but he’s still popular for a reason

This was good, Elvis is definitely a musical blind spot for me so I’m glad I got to listen to some of his stuff, but more than anything it made me wanna listen to Johnny Cash. I did like this though, it just like wasn’t that interesting. He’s a good singer though, I’m not gonna be upset when I get his other albums in this. Favorites: Long Black Limousine, I’m Movin’ On, After Loving You

Pleasantly surprised while also feeling like similar artists of the time (Roy Orbison) would have nailed some of the slower songs better. However enjoyed it throughout really with no real duds

I hadn't listened to a lot of later Elvis stuff -- I enjoyed this. I did feel sad knowing what was going on in his personal life at this time

Buen album en vivo de Elvis, si es cierto que algunos temas caen en el saco de musica de ascensor/background music, no deja de incluir algunos buenos temardos.

Late period Elvis? Went on a bit, but had it's moments

haven't heard much Elvis except for his mainstream hits which are many but this opened me up to a different Elvis sound. He apparently actually was able to write and perform songs that the general public may not appreciate. Many of the songs on this album really accentuated his iconic voice and his ability to create some different melodies from what we're used to

Des morceaux incroyables, mais quelques uns un peu trop ressemblants.

More country Elvis than rock and roll

Slow, mellow, country-sounding Elvis

Vaya, que cabrón era Elva

I may have to take a relisten. I am no means an Elvis fan, ive never heard this album nor these songs. nothing grabbed me, nothing said "hes the king" from this album.

Alku aivan kuraa liveäänityksestä lähtien. Lopussa näyttäs olevan ihan biisejäkin. Ei lantiolle voi antaa kakkosta

Eipä ole kunkkua vielä kuultukaan. Ei todellakaan hänen paras levynsä. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

En kyllä ollut kuullut melkein mitään noista biiseistä mut olihan se nyt hyvää kuultavaa!

More enjoyable and filled with more cloying Americana than even other Elvis albums. Not bad.

Classic Elvis

It's OK, but Elvis is overrated for mine. I like Suspicious Minds - remember hearing the NSW Police Band play it once at a community festival.

Comeback, white soul album It keeps right on a hurtin' I'm moving on Any day now

Elvis might be the most overrated artist of all time.

My biggest gripe is that this album gets boring fast. Elvis’s voice is fantastic, but it’s all so one-note that it’s difficult to keep my attention. There’s some standouts though, and Suspicious Minds stands as my favorite Elvis song.

I decline the church of Elvis

Great voice and I really enjoyed the strings and horns that were incorporated.

There aren't many elvis albums that can hold my attention front to back, but this did it. Long black limousine, gentle on my mind, and suspicious minds were highlights, though I will say that in the ghetto felt a little sketch sung by elvis. Solid album.

I remember when I was about 18, having my curiosity piqued about this album after seeing some of Elvis’ comeback special in ‘68…everyone knows the impression and the hips and the myth, but this is Elvis as musician first. On this album, he is singing great songs, recording in his hometown, musically and creatively inspired, mixing genres, and backed by beast musicians, and predictably the result is awesome. This is essentially like Elvis doing a Stax record, and recorded almost entirely live in the studio (no overdubs). I love it. The two sequel albums “Back in Memphis” and “Elvis Country” are approaching the same level of quality, and I so wish Elvis had gotten to explore more musically and have more control, but under the thumb of Colonel Parker we got 30 versions of “Clambake!” instead. But when he was inspired and singing the right songs, his reputation is earned. He was the King.

I was expecting fun Elvis, this was just whatever. Suspicious Minds being the only song with some pizazz.

His performance is so strong across the album I feel i have to give a perfect score. There might not be a standout song on the original tracklist, (with the exception of In the Ghetto), but the vibes are so immaculate throughout. Plus I listened to the extended edition with Suspicious Minds on, which is his best song. This has to be his most essential album in terms of quality. 5 Stars.

Nice

Немного грустный, но при этом очень теплый альбом! Идеальный саундтрек Рождества

Täitsa meeldiv ja ajatu kõla. Ilus mix ja klassikaline songwriting ka, kuulaks pikalt veel edasi. Täitsa kujutan ette, kuidas ja miks tervel generatsioonil tekkis Elvise-hullus. 4/5

Kinda just meh. Maybe I should listen again another time. Wasn't in the mood.

Huh. Elvis.

Lots of filler, but the good stuff is killer.

Elvis Presley - ein bisschen Rock'n'Roll, aber vor allem viel Schmalz

I’ve never been a huge Elvis fan but fairly have not listened to much of his music. Now that I listened to this whole album, I’m still not very much an Elvis fan. A lot of his lyrics don’t hold up well and the genre is just not my vibe.

Solid Elvis

Classic!

He really is the king

Some fun and interesting tracks but overall not an album I’d listen through again. Long Black Limousine, True Love Travels on a Gravel Road and Kentucky Rain are all good tracks.

Actually, this is the first Elvis album I’ve listened to all the way through and I really enjoyed it. Zak pointed out the bass, and I completely agree. The engineering and musicianship on this record are superb. So smooth… like butter.

great mix, probably rules on vinyl. elvis' voice grates me over time, but I'm diggin the soul on this record. not a love song guy, but would scoop

When I think of Elvis I guess I mostly think of the sound of his earlier music. Upon listening and of course seeing the release year I realized this was a bit later on in his career. It definitely has a more produced sound, which at times is good. Some of the songs are pretty sappy but also touching, like the Daddy Don’t Cry one and the one about Mama’s roses. Nothing amazing about this but certainly not bad, I generally enjoyed it.

You can never go home, Elvis. You can never regain your innocence. Niaveity becomes sanctimony. Sincerity, sentimentality. Explorative expanse, indulgent excess. Gospel, country soul. There was a version of Suspicious Minds that was always on VH1, where he was having more fun than he’s having here. 2 Elvis Presley‘s voice, here both sublime and ridiculous, is the only element that saves this record from being insipid. I think it’s sad that following the 68 Comeback Special, the moment Presley came closest to cutting his own way artistically, he settled back into the rut of procedural hit-making under the yoke of other people‘s ideas and other people’s arrangements. Safe Country Soul shit with plenty of leaving and dying. Even Ringo was finding his own voice as a songwriter by 1969. Don’t Pass Me By is better than anything here. In The Ghetto is a terrible song - the worst of the Best of Elvis. 2/5

First album from the King himself! Well sadly this is a live album, nothing against them but maybe not on this list. Despite that, this is recorded super well and mixed expertly up to the point where it is hard to think this is a live album. Legendary moments with "In the Ghetto" and "Suspicious Minds", so probably easy 4 stars.

A couple of good songs and the rest is filler

At first it was alright, also I was in the shower for most of it; an unecessary long shower, not paying close attention. Then any day now started playing and it was really good! So were some of following songs, suspicious mind and Kentucky rain I liked! I was thinking maybe maybe the whole album had been this good, but it's really the ending of this. Yeah it might not be the most famous song from this but Any Day Now is my favorite. Love this one!

Long live the king.

Solid, bangers all over the place. Bluesier than the earlier stuff.

I actually really liked this one. I’ve got my own feelings about Elvis, but I must say the album is good.

Suspicious minds is the only song stopping a 2 here

5 - AVERAGE

Its elvis

really was rocking with this

Continua la streak negativa...

Not a fan at all but didn't want to skip and found it pretty pleasant to listen, the voice is beautiful and the mix is good.

This album was fun to listen to, it’s not my usual taste and I probably won’t be listening to it again as it’s really not my style but it wasn’t the worst thing in the world

I always kinda liked Elvis the few times I have heard something from him. This is the first time I listen to one of his albums on purpose and I like it even more now. It's catchy and calming at the same time, and of course his voice is legendary. I'll definitely listen more to Elvis in the future. 4/5.

In the ghet-tooooooo

Classic Elvis tunes. You heard them all. It's a return of the older Elvis to younger form.

First full Elvis album I listened to. Wholly pleasant experience. Maybe some tracks were more forgettable than others, but none of them were bad. My favorite tracks were probably "In the Ghetto" and "Suspicious Minds."

I have truly never understood Elvis's appeal. I even lived in Memphis for a few years and still just didn't get it. I get that he had a unique delivery and voice but all of his songs sound the same to me as a result of that. He has a few hits but nothing all that exciting to me.

This was very good. The backing band was excellent and that really made the whole album a great listen.

He's called the king for a reason.

Most fun Elvis because he sounds like Cher

This is the first time I "got" Elvis. 3.5.

Personal enjoyment: 4/5 Relevance to this list: 4/5

I was not expecting to like this as much as I did. “I’m Movin’ On” and “Power of my Love” are definite stand-outs

A heartfelt story in every song. No one does it like Elvis

So much emotion in his voice. Some great classics. Loving the backing vocals.

I was astonished have have actually enjoyed this album!

I was never keen on Elvis, although I appreciate he had a good voice. I remember "in the ghetto" as a single in the charts. the style of singing when I was growing up wasn't for me, I'm sure it will be good for Elvis fans, but not my cup of tea

Most of that mark of 2 is for the great backing singing. This was quite dull.

Never listened to much Elvis besides the big hits. This album definitely changed my opinion of him - in the best way. So many different genre's represented here.

I said this in an earlier note: Elvis is underrated. In an era of Vegas residencies and The Eras Tour and my nine-year-old daughter calling everything “iconic” … Elvis paved the way for so many things that were silly at the time but now undeniably cool. And all that starts with the music.

No great surprises here. Knew the 2 famous ones and the others were what I expected from Elvis. An enjoyable listen

I was hoping to like this more. It’s not bad by any means but most of it didn’t grab my attention.

"suspicious minds" (his best song) woulda bumped this up to 4 stars, but it's a bonus track. i don't make the rules.

Classic Elvis.

Great, but a bit same-y after half the album

6.7

If Elvis Presley’s 1956 debut announced a revolution, this is its apotheosis and his magnum opus. After a decade lost to Hollywood gloss and commercial drift, Elvis returned to the booth in Memphis not as an icon, but as a pilgrim seeking the soul he’d traded away. What emerged was alchemy: the grit of the Mississippi fused with gospel’s ache and country’s naked storytelling. Here, he confronts the full weight of living and channels it into the most mature work of his career. “Only the Strong Survive” and “Mama Liked the Roses” are hymns for the woman who never got to see what her boy became. “Suspicious Minds” is a desperate anthem of love’s last stand, perhaps a plea to his partner of ten years, Priscilla. “In the Ghetto” resurrects the poor Tupelo boy he once was. "Don't Cry Daddy" is sung with the gravitas only a father could muster. “Power of My Love” burns with the urgency of flesh that still remembers its divinity. And “Kentucky Rain” turns a simple story into scripture. Even the cover, that crimson field with Elvis framed in silhouette, reads like iconography. The King poised between eras: the young revolutionary and the weary monarch, framed in a color that evokes passion, danger, and rebirth. Nothing that followed would match this. The Vegas years would gild and distort him, the machinery of fame and addiction grinding down what once was sacred. But here, in this record, Elvis stands at the summit. Rooted. Radiant. Mortal. And finally, home.

Yea, it's fine. I'm willing to accept that it was more important to people when it came out though.

Elvis doing standards... and being surprisingly great at them. Deservedly one of the biggest comebacks in music history

Some fans draw a line between the gritty, Sun Records Elvis and the polished, soulful Elvis of this era — but I don’t think it has to be an either/or. Both versions show what made him special. From Elvis in Memphis captures an artist who’d lived more, lost more, and found a deeper kind of power in his voice. The production is lush and full of swagger — those horns, the backing vocals, the groove — but it never feels hollow. Songs like “Suspicious Minds” and “In the Ghetto” are undeniable, the kind of tracks where you can hear his conviction cutting through every measure. There’s joy here, and maturity too. This is Elvis rediscovering his magic, not by going back to the beginning, but by proving he could still evolve — and sound just as vital doing it.

Was pretty decent and then got to in the Ghetto and suspicious Minds - classics

The crooner feel definitely isn't my style, but it feels real and raw to an extent. Better than I thought it'd be.

Not yet a caricature, but on the way. Good band buried in a so-so mix with too many pop overdubs.

This album is awesome. Great mix of country, rock and blues.

I like a bit of Elvis - but not slow country Elvis with his nasal vocal vibrations chomping on every syllable. Love Suspicious Minds and In the Ghetto - but everything else borders between meh and annoying.

Sounds like a Christmas album, without the Christmas lyrics. Was Elvis still relevant in 1969? I do have In the Ghetto stuck in my head, though.

He’s great, everything’s just a bit lovelorn for me right now

It’s my wife who is the Elvis fan in our house. I brought her it to play in her card and consequently I have got to love this album

Elvis was a hero to most but he never meant shit to me he's straight up racist that sucka was simple and plain motherfuck him and John Wayne

Decent, but can I get something more recent?

Not his best, but it’s still Elvis.

Biased as it reminds me of childhood, but an absolute lovely album

Slow start, but great finish.

8/10… Blue eyed Soul / 60s

It took way too long to get to Suspicious Minds. Otherwise, lots of the same? Pretty meh. I'll say 2.5 - round down.

Classic.

Elvis is pretty good - thank you very much.

Typical Elvis. Solid but nothing super interesting. Couple great songs

Big man and I have come to terms. I respect him. Not ever going to be my muse. But appreciate it.

Just Elvis

Æ kjenne jo til stemmen til Elvis, men æ har kanskje aldri hørt et helt album med stemmen til Elvis, og når du høre et helt album med stemmen til Elvis skjønne du definitivt ka greia med Elvis e, for fy fader.

Foi um bon listen. Não me vejo a rever todo o álbum novamente mas tem uns bangers ótimos para tomar banho.

What can I say about elvis that hasn't been said a million times. Great album. Suspicious minds is one of my favorites of all time.

Elvis is not my jam, but this is a solid record. "Suspicious Minds" is a fantastic song. My first encounter with "In The Ghetto" was Eric Cartman's version, which is a timeless classic in its own right.

It’s fine i don’t mind it

Eh, I'm not really an Elvis person, but it was pretty good.

Beautiful production & some great vocals but damn I hate Elvis.

Not for me

I have a hard time believing that this album is a "must listen". Surely there are better Elvis albums to listen to. I like Elvis just fine and I don't mind the country/blues feel of this album. But I found this group of songs to fall fairly flat. Favorite tracks: I'm Movin' On, Power of My Love, and Suspicious Minds

Nota do Pedro.

Album 938 of 1089 Elvis Presley - From Elvis In Memphis (1969) Rating : 4.5 / 5 Today’s album was From Elvis in Memphis by Elvis Presley - and listening to it reminded me once again why Elvis is such a fascinating figure in music. It’s strange to say about someone so universally known, but I’ve always found him to be something of an enigma. For all his fame and groundbreaking influence, I’ve never felt he reached his full artistic potential. Somewhere between the business decisions, the movie contracts, and the uneven song choices, the true force of his talent often got buried under the weight of his own legend. This album, though, feels like one of those rare times when the stars aligned. Recorded after his 1968 comeback, Elvis sounds reinvigorated - confident, soulful, and fully in command. Side one started a little uneven for me, but once side two began, it really came alive. The energy shifts into something rawer and more heartfelt. The bass on “Gentle on My Mind” stands out (thank you, Tommy Cogbill or Mike Leech), and the presence of songs like “In the Ghetto” and “Suspicious Minds” elevates the entire record. These tracks show the emotional depth that Elvis was capable of when given the right material and space to deliver it. It’s a bittersweet listen in some ways - hearing what could’ve been a consistent direction for him if he’d had better guidance or more freedom. But at the same time, it’s proof that even within those limits, his voice and presence were unstoppable. From Elvis in Memphis isn’t just a return to form - it’s a glimpse into what might have been, and that’s part of what makes it so powerful.

Prefiero el comeback del 68. Igual está bueno.

C'était sympa, pas du Elvis comme je connaissais, je savais pas que Suspicious Minds était de lui.

J’ai longtemps adoré Elvis Presley. Cet album est super. Ça donne envie de faire du poney.. Si on oublie que c’était un royal connard avec sa femme, Priscilla (il y a pas mal de ressources docs à ce sujet). Je n’écoute plus aujourd’hui.

C'est Elvis quoi 3/5

This album didn't do it for me. Great sound for a live album, but man, I can't stand his voice or his lyrics. Dude is a cornball. Phenomenal instrumentals, like really tight everything else didn't work for me. It also felt longer than 49 minutes. Gentle on my mind was a fun track, also reminded me a lot of Towns Van Zant. In the Ghetto was another fun track which I enjoyed. Great storytelling All in all, might be blasphemy to say, it's only a 2/5

Bloated, Vegas crooner Elvis in training on this effort. His voice is smooth and round, and there is a distinct country flavour to it, but I kind of like it.

I believe it was ray charles or some other black musician that threw crazy shade at Elvis. I’ll never forget it, and ever since I don’t see him as a try hard.

Really nice album, there are a couple of songs that are popular, and the rest of just nice to have in the background. Overall, this was a good experience.

Elvis at his most anodyne.

Interesting to hear some "later" Elvis that I was not familiar with. The music was a bit more gritty. My son said it reminded him of Johnny Cash.

Pretty good. Kind of maudlin but like the bluesy aspect.

Ok

Elvis, need I say more in my defense and disgust?

Pretty nice live recording.

Elvis doing deep soul? Count me the fuck in. This rules.

Shocked at how enjoyable of a listen this was start to finish. Smooth and soothing with most songs on the short side to keep things flowing well.

I liked the first song, but after that, it went downhill. Not to my liking.

I honestly had no idea Suspicious Minds was made in the late 60’s. Figured that it was made in the 50’s, but I guess I assume all of Elvis’ hits were made in the 50’s. Honestly, this just proves that I can only take Elvis in single doses. The idea of “Elvis Goes Country Sort Of” isn’t a hard sell for me. I always kind of liked older Elvis, with how his voice matured, but he can only do so much with this material. I kinda hate saying this, but for the late 60’s, this feels dated, even back then. I mean this was meant as a comeback and why change what isn’t broken, but for 1969, I’d honestly prefer other albums. Favorite track: Suspicious Minds in general, True Love Travels on a Gravel Road for the original track list. Other hits: Power of My Love, Westin’ That Loved On Look, Long Black Limousine, Any Day Now

Maybe Elvis' best album. This is why he's the King.

Better than I thought

Coherence - some songs dont really fit into the theme of romantic love but ig they are still kinda about love 3,3/5 Overall impression - way to cheesy for my liking 2,5/5 Wearin that loved on look - cheesy as hell; shoop shoop shoop 3/5 Only the strong survive - 2,5/5 I'll hold you in my heart - 2/5 Long Black Limousine - 4/5 (fav) It keeps right on a-hurtin - this is alot of drama (and im not here for it); also his voice sounds weird in this one 2/5 (least fav) Im Movin on - this country? 2/5 Power of my love - this is creepy; but it sounds alright 2,3/5 Gentle on my mind - 2,5/5 After loving you - cheesy, but also a lil sweet 3/5 True Love travels on a gravels road - 3/5 Any Day Now - 2/5 In the Ghetto - good message and also okay sound; its kinda comical that they sing the "in the ghetto" with like an angels choir 2,5/5 Suspicious Minds - the chorus is catchy 3/5 Dont cry daddy - "together we'll find a brand new mommy" is crazy 2,5/5 Kentucky Rain - 3/5 Mama liked the roses - he for sure puts a LOT of vibrato in his voice; its sad really, but that wont make it sound better 2/5 ---> 2,6

Not my favorite Elvis album.

Suspicious Minds is the highlight and stands out by a country mile. Wanted to rate this higher but there isn't enough at that level to justify a higher score. 3/5.

Not an album or artist I have a lot of knowledge in, however this is an undeniably good album. The variety of musical genres, lyrical work and Elvis Presley being just a generally amazing musician. 9.5/10

Gets an extra star for In the Ghetto

I've had some earlier elvis records and they didnt really do all that much for me but this one is not the same. He really has honed himself into a very very great performer. Im still going to be weirded out by the fact he doesnt write shit but he can show what others have written off really well. When I was a kid I had a compilation cd of him and in the ghetto was one of my favorite songs when I was small. And I loved it all the same here. Maybe its nostalgia but whatever the reason its still good. And thats how I feel about this one. Its just good. Not the best thing ive ever heard but the progression of this man is very solid.

Mouais

OOOOOOOOH YEEEEAAAAHH Trés mid

Un peu rompiche d'accord c'est elvis qui a sorti que des classiques mais là c'est plus elvis c'est elfindevie fin de carrière et ça manque carrément de peps. Néanmoins bons lyrics musique de fond sympa

Wonderful. His lyrics and voice strike a chord

Pretty solid Elvis album. Actually, it's probably the only Elvis album on this list that I enjoyed all the way through. 3.25 / 5 stars

Suspicious minds is a jam. In the ghetto....lol

Hell yeah

Heck yeah let's go, Elvis. I've never listened to an Elvis album. Why would I? Elvis is more of a caricature than an artist in my mind. There's passion and good messaging in this. In the Ghetto? Good on you Elvis. I don't know much about your personal life but I respect this more than I expected to. A pleasant surprise.

Favorite tracks: Wearin' That Loved On Look, Power of My Love, Any Day Now I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would! To no one's surprise I much preferred good more upbeat tracks to his crooning, but I can see the appeal to both. I was pleasantly surprised by the social themes in some of the songs.

This album was excellent. I loved it. Could be the way I’m feeling today, but it was just great and I’ll come back to it.

Whatever ‘it’ is, Elvis had ‘it’ by the bucket load. That doesn’t mean I want to listen to ‘it’.

Gentle on my mind is incredible, no matter who is singing. Just a great blues record

Closer was a banger. Just needed a better song selection.

I guess it’s ok. Never was much of an Elvis guy, and I didn’t recognize any of these songs. Sounded more like a lounge singer or a crooner. 2.5⭐️ rounding up

Can't really see myself giving Elvis two stars. Funny side note: Wikipedia's first genre listed for this album is "rock." Other "rock" albums released in 1969: "Led Zeppelin", "Kick Out the Jams", "Tommy", "The Stooges", "Abbey Road", "In the Court of the Crimson King", "Led Zeppelin II", "Let it Bleed", and "The Allman Brothers Band".

It's good, not his best, good length album 50 mins, perfect listening time. You defo wouldn't recommend this to someone who hadn't heard Elvis before. Album does pick up after 'In the Ghetto' and end well with some legend songs. It's a middle of the road Elvis album, but enjoyed it.

Late Elvis is still Elvis, but he’s a shadow of peak Elvis.

I'm not going to pretend that there aren't good songs on this release from Presley, it's better than a lot of the movie tie-in albums, but with 40+ albums released most songs on this as a whole are just fine or forgettable. Elvis is a little too country for me.

If you forget that is Elvis you might end up enjoying this album, or part of it as it is too mellow for my taste, too many ballads. The 3 last songs are totally forgettable.

Kinda boring Elvis! I feel like you can do better!

Enjoyable Elvis.

not really my thing, at least it's not annoying though 2/5

Had mommy issues but made good music.

sheesh i've never properly listened to elvis but okay, i get it. i even ended up saving a song. i hardly do that with this project! these songs are grand and he lifts you up with his voice. i'm impressed, guess i need to listen to more elvis Would I listen again: Yes Deserves to be on this list: Yes but people will argue for other Elvis albums 4.4

Not really my thing

It’s elvis.

I wasn’t psyched to be getting an Interview Elvis album, especially one from so late in his career but I was pleasantly surprised by track one. Unfortunately, it was mostly downhill from there until In the Ghetto and Suspicious Minds. Overall I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it.

Having grown up watching Elvis movies and hearing his movie soundtrack records, this is a side of Elvis I had yet to encounter - a beautiful fusion of country and soul

(First record picked that I did not hear beforehand) Later era Elvis is its own appeal from the traditional hey-day 50s period of Elvis. More soulful, country roots touched on versus the rockability rock and roll he was best known for. This would be amazing if he didn't do a bunch of movies and did the typical 1950s men thing of being in the Korean War (he didn't go in combat naturally). This album is in 1969, the US became a much different place. Should have done some acid Elvis because that would've made you even cooler. The record itself is alright, good morning music but really the best part of the album is the second half where the best known songs are. Elvis still is a singles guy more than an album guy, but for historical reasons this one is still up there for him. Shouldn't have done free PR for Nixon though, yuck.

It‘s simply awful.

I never really know what to make of Elvis for being the king of rock ‘n’ roll. He certainly didn’t follow the trajectory that one would think he would follow if you listen to all of the artists that were inspired by him and similar type music of the 1950s bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin and everybody that came in the in the late 60s early 70s and then had that classic rock sound that is not Elvis at all. He does employ a variety of genres, which I like, but I don’t like all of them and the ones that I don’t like are tough to get through some of his subject matter is very corny and cheesy, but then there are also some songs that are really good and I do like for example suspicious minds I really enjoy and there are a few others in the beginning of this album that I enjoyed as well but the last half of the album was really tough to get through because I just didn’t like it. So I don’t know what to say other than this was me at best for me. I’m not saying that I’ll never go back and explore more of Elvis‘s catalogue, but I don’t know that I’ll ever go back to this particular album just because it wasn’t good enough all around for me to say that I enjoyed it on any kind of meaningful level.

Yeah fairplay he is good. Also do enjoy recordings in the time that no one had properly grasped what to do with stereo. 4.0/5.0 Best Song: In The Ghetto