From Elvis In Memphis

Very beautiful Music

This album has some great tracks, but also a lot of filler. However the more I consider this album, the more I don't know how to rate it. This was 1969, a year with albums from Led Zepplin, The Stooges, Mc5, Pink Floyd and many more. Elvis wasn't pushing boundaries like his earlier work. This was more like sliding backwards. I can't help feeling that if this album had more tracks with themes like In The Ghetto rather than generic love songs that it would be better.

Not a fan

Better Elvis. Not as dated and dry as earlier stuff. This is almost the version of Elvis I like the best.

Well, it's Elvis... What else would expect, some good many not so good, so not a high score here

okay iconic.

The King. That’s all.

Suspicious Minds obviously bangs, but the rest is just okay

Not a fan of Elvis for many reasons, but that rhythm section cooked.

Very Consistent

Much better than I expected. Came close to 4 stars, but listening to "In the Ghetto" as a closing track I just couldn't get there.

That man could sing.

a rather laid-back Elvis here, lounge-singer, not rock'n'roll

4.5/5. Shake them hips white boi Elvis.

I grew up listening to come of the more well known songs from this album ("In the Ghetto", "Suspicious Minds", "Kentucky Rain") but had never heard some of the other tracks. Right from the opening track "Wearin' That Loved On Look" with its toe-tapping bass and then later, "I'm Movin' On", the talent of the Memphis Boys really shines through. First album I listened to more than once in the day. Don't get some of the hate on the other reviews. This isn't "late" Elvis...this is coming off the heels of the '68 Comeback Special.

An excellent album for many reasons, but mostly b/c it shows us who Elvis is and who he is not. The 'first rock star,' he was a star but not necessarily a rocker. Prolific as a balladeer and a country western crooner, at least on record, he seems hardly to have a sense of humor, which isn't a failing, but can hardly be considered the appropriate stance of one who rocks, i.e., see Chuck Berry and his ding-a-ling. His business was in being austere. When that's understood, it gives a whole new dimension to tracks like 'I'll Hold You In My Heart,' 'In The Ghetto,' 'Don't Cry Daddy,' 'Kentucky Rain,' and 'Mama Liked The Roses.' I'm not so sure he cared about getting us to shake our asses or to move our hips - I think he just wanted us to listen.

Not my favorite Elvis, couple good ones in the middle. Most of it made me want to hear Roy Orbison

oh so that’s why people like elvis

Listened: 21/02/2025 Album no: 22 % rating: 69% Fave Song: Suspicious Minds Love Elvis. Always been a fan. Enjoyed this one, really well produced which for some reason surprised me but it definitely shouldn’t have.

Ok, you can see why Elvis is popular here on the back half of the album. They're definitely soft rock hits, and the voice is.......the voice. It's not a slam dunk album, but I wouldn't be afraid to put this on in the background. It's weird that the back half of the album is so much better than the first, but is what it is. Probably a solid 2.5, but I'll say it's a 3 to round up after the strong close.

I guess this would be towards the end of Elvis's early career. Can still hear the crowd pleasing, talented performer here. Ateast a couple of timeless songs; "In the Ghetto" and "Suspicious Minds". I am surprises that this is the first Elvis album that has surfaced in over 300 albums.

Wow, finally an Elvis album I actually like!

First listen I really didn't get much out of it. Listened through it a couple more times and it grew on me a little bit. There's some really good playing on this album, both guitar and bass that surprised me. Some of the tracks feel a bit dramatic and overproduced, horns in places they don't need to be. Standout tracks were 'I'm Moving On' and 'Suspicious Minds'. Gonna give it a 3, something I wouldn't automatically skip if it came up on shuffle while I was cleaning the house on a weekend morning, but not something I'd seek out again.

I went into this album expecting to be bored. The first few songs weren’t all that special to me but the further down the list I went, the more I really enjoyed it! True love travels on a gravel road was when the album really started to pick up for me, perhaps it’s the slower songs that stand out.

it's pleasant but it's a product of it's time

My favourite moment in this album happens around 3:22 on I'll Hold You In My Heart

There are 3 songs that I really enjoyed but I don't remember which ones they were. Pretty much an inoffensive Elvis album. Why wasn't Suspicious Minds in this one?

elvis? more like “shelve this” album. I got bored.

From Elvis In Memphis is rather like being served a lukewarm cuppa tea when you were expecting a piping hot Earl Grey, it’s charming, yet leaves you thinking, Well, that was alright, I suppose. Now, don’t get me wrong: Elvis’s voice is smoother than a fresh jar of marmalade, and there are moments on this record that remind you why the King still manages to hold court. Take, for instance, his soulful delivery on "In the Ghetto"—it’s as poignant as watching the autumn leaves fall in a sleepy English village. However, other tracks meander along like a tourist lost in the labyrinthine streets of Liverpool, not quite reaching the destination they so desperately promised. At times, the album feels as if Elvis was simply having a jolly good time, bantering with the band and occasionally forgetting that he’s supposed to be crooning with the gravitas of a legend. The result is a series of songs that are as unpredictable as British weather: a dash of brilliance here, a spot of drizzle there, and a fair share of “meh” in between. So, while From Elvis In Memphis does have its moments of sparkle—and I must confess, I did have a giggle or two along the way—it ultimately leaves me with mixed feelings. It’s like ordering your favourite fish and chips only to discover that the batter is a tad soggy. In summary, I’m awarding this record a humble 3.2 out of 5 stars. It’s enjoyable for a bit of nostalgia and cheeky tunes, but not quite the full royal banquet one might have hoped for.

In the ghetto~

I have such interesting opinions on elvis the person that it kinda ruins my enjoyment of the music a little. But I do think he's got it a bit. But also dear god get me out of the records being recorded like this era it is unpleasent. it's like fine, of the era i'd rather be listening to his contemporaries. Crazy how the velvet underground and nico came out the same year

I'm stuck. There's a lot that can be said using Elvis as a contemporary representative for America's complicated relationship with the world, domestic and international. You can see the roots of the very real cultural integrations in his music that have lead to a more blended, more equal America today. You can look to the King Creole riots and see unfiltered reactions to America's failures and misdeeds in the global south. You can see the modern American canonization of wealth in Elvis' pursuit of fleeting indulgences, 8,000 calorie sandwiches, televisions in limos, red-eye private jets, and creation of personal holy lands and their intrepid pursuit toward the self-immolation of white suits on white thrones. This man was America's son and he had the world happen to him, not the other way around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Tg_-LDyfg

Woahh pretty momma I’m an orb/10 https://youtu.be/qY6UKPP-RC0?si=4xVe2n06cgOb836F

total acuerdo entre los 2

So this is an interesting one - I actually love Elvis. I really love a ton of his earlier stuff - way before the jumpsuits and all that come with it. I have immense respect for the artistry and the way he absolutely revolutionized fanbases in music. Women fainting at the swivel of his hips...like what? Broke all the rules and norms there ever were. This is....fine. I do like Live Elvis tracks a lot..especially his comeback special he did. SO MUCH HEAT in there. This is ok. I'll sit with it but it feels like a 2 or 3. Once again - would love to give a half star. It's probably a 3 knowing my appreciation for the man

Another live album by a legendary artist. I've heard of this album, never listened to it. Very cool album so far. Not a huge Elvis fan so won't listen to this whole album.

I don't usually like Elvis. That was good

Elvis lost me when he joined the Army. The Colonel sabotaged his career, putting him some mostly awful movies and making other bad career choices for him. Elvis' voice is still powerful here, but the music and arrangements never let him cut loose like he was capable of. The Army robbed Elvis of his "kick ass."

1969 рік був для Елвіса не найкращим. Більшу частину 60-х він займався тим, що знімався в лайняному кіно і випускав до них саундтреки відповідної якості. Більш того, в другій половині 60-х, актуальною була зовсім інша музика - це був самий розквіт культури хіппі та «золотий» період психолелічного року. І сказати, що Елвіс був «неактуальним» це не сказати нічого. Він став пародією на самого себе, та ніхто від нього вже і не очікував ніякого прориву. Проте, це не означає, що ніхто не бажав почути «того самого» Елвіса, що став королем рок-н-ролу у 50-ті. І саме це ми і отримали на From Elvis in Memphis. Зігравши у 68-му пісні своє #RnB юності для спецвипуску на ТБ, натхнений Елвіс вирішив переїхати до свого рідного міста Memphis, аби записати там нові пісні. І вийшло дуже гарно, альбом виглядає напрочуд цілісним, та сконцентрованим навколо «оксамитового» #soul - звучання, що так і просить тебе сісти у затишне крісло, відпустити усі тривоги, та просто «розчинитися» на деякий час. Але головною «перлиною» тут, безсумнівно, є вокал. Пісні, на кшталт, Long Black Limousine, Any Day Now та In The Ghetto, якнайкраще демонструють нам найбільш чутливий та емоційний вокальний перформанс, що Елвіс коли-небудь видавав. Альбом був прийнятий доволі непогано, а сингл Suspicious Mind, знову вивів «короля» в топ.

this was great. never sat down and listened to an entire Elvis album before, despite my mom being a huge fan. Highlights include: "Wearin' That Loved On Look" "Only the Strong Survive" "I'm Movin' On" "Power of My Love" "Gentle On My Mind" "True Love Travels On a Gravel Road" "In the Ghetto"

Det var så kedeligt...

Tandløst kedeligt elevatormusik. Absolut ikke det bedste Kongen har leveret i sin karriere. Suspicious Minds kan noget, men det var også det eneste lille lyspunkt på pladen.

Reason why Elvis became big star but not my vibe

Ugh. I tried. And I COMPLETELY appreciate Elvis's performing like a champ and leaving everything on the stage. But...I just can't get into it. His vocal style and 'over' singing (from my perspective) just doesn't do it for me. And honestly a lot of the songs were just sort of semi-boring. but a few I recognized and the performance was great. His voice (for Elvis anyway) was totally on and it was a great live performance. Just not my style.

The last several songs of this album save this album from being pretty meh. I grew up loving Elvis, used to unbutton so my chest would show and rock my hips, thinking that’s what constituted an Elvis impression. I loved his music and he became one of those people, early in my life I thought was amazing. While he has quite a bit of controversy in life, I don't think anyone can argue with his impact on the music industry. This album, in particular, had some iconic tracks that I’ve been listening to for years like “In the Ghetto”, “Kentucky Rain”, and.. of course.. “Suspicious Minds”(will always be one my favorite Elvis songs). The beginning half of this album wasn’t awful. There were quite a few good songs, a few snoozers here and there in Elvis’s own style, but those songs that I have listed above, saved this for me. Time to go listen to “Suspicious Minds” again. Sorry but the end where the music fades and you think it’s over and then, BAM, the background singers and music just slaps you in the face for even thinking it’d be over yet. I love it and will always love it.

Alright I get the hype. Outside of the last few songs on this album, it was reallllly good. His voice is phenomenal, the music transitioning between rock styles and the use of more classical instruments worked really well together. Only the strong survive, long black limousine, in the ghetto, and suspicious minds were my favorites. Haven’t really listened to anything in his discography before but clearly I’m been missing out!

Какой то полудохлый Элвис, ему этот стиль не идёт. Он не Фрэнк Синатра

It's Elvis. 4 stars.

A couple of good songs otherwise meh

Wearin' That Loved On Look 3.5 Only the Strong Survive 3.4 I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms) 3.2 Long Black Limousine 3.4 It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin' 3.1 I'm Movin' On 3.3 Power of My Love 3.5 Gentle on My Mind 3.3 After Loving You 3.3 True Love Travels on a Gravel Road 3.4 Any Day Now 3.2 In the Ghetto 3.3 Score: 3.325

Despite a good album of Elvis, is not the music i prefer the most

Yeah I would loop this

good

Only listened a couple of times, nothing super memorable

I enjoy Elvis but I only really know his 25 or so greatest hits so this is a new album for me. He was more of an artist than he gets credit for today. This guy was the first true Rock Star, Mt. Rushmore of Rock for sure. I enjoyed the intro track a lot, "Wearin' That Loved On Look", which I didn't know. A few of these tracks are real clunkers. "In The Ghetto" and "Suspicious Minds" (such a great track) were the giant hits on this one. Both still get plenty of airplay. Then you get to minor hits "Don't Cry Daddy" and "Kentucky Rain". Would not have made my Top 1001 but I know it was huge at the time and put Elvis back on the map after some down years. I enjoyed listening to it.

Not a huge Elvis fan.

Not sure if this was worth interrupting my satanic death metal Friday, but I guess it's ok. It is The King, after all. And I never knew that true love travelled on a gravel road, so that's something. Guess I'll be moving to the country...but I digress. 3.65

Altogether, this strong collection showed that a middle-aged Elvis Presley still had what it takes to make great music. For me, these songs are more enjoyable than his early hits. Copy/paste the link to read more: https://tinyurl.com/55mdvay6

This album delivers some fantastic tracks. I recently watched the Netflix documentary that dives into the making of this performance, and knowing the backstory truly enriches the listening experience.

I was finding this pretty lacklustre but then you still get some absolute winners like In the Ghetto or Suspicious Minds just dropped in there at like track 13. Soulful diamonds in the cheesy country rough.

Very good

Have to say, I enjoyed this one a lot more than the other two Elvis albums I've got so far, despite only knowing one song previously. It's really well produced and there were a few songs that I really enjoyed. Not sure if I'd go back to it again though. I'd say at this point Elvis was probably seen to be "past it", but this shows he still had some fuel in the tank!

Why have I never heard this album??? Wonderful!

-finally Elvis -apparently many people see this as his best record. makes sense, it certainly does a good job of showing off his range and experimentation with different genres -i like his hard rock / rockabilly stuff best, there wasn’t as much of that in here unfortunately but still had some great career highlights -Favorites are Wearin’ That Loved On Look and Power Of My Love

Love the second half of this album

Not really my cup of tea (apart from the hits) but can’t deny his influence on modern music

The great white washing of rock and roll.

Not a fan of the man but a good album.

Didn’t hate this. Not a huge Elvis fan. Sounded like ……. Elvis. 2.5

Pretty decent. No big hits.

Pretty listenable ablum, In The Ghetto still fantastic

Not a big Elvis guy, really, but it cannot be denied that In the Ghetto/Suspicious Minds back-to-back absolutely slaps. It's really 3.5, not 4, but I'm rounding up on principle because Memphis is one of my very favourite places.

I opened the review section before writing mine a little while ago, and boy, that was a big mistake! It's full of Elvis widows from Sun Records in that section. Others, however, consider From Elvis In Memphis to be a rebirth of Elvis, who after spending most of the 60s without presenting very creative things in his albums, releasing albums without originality, and films that were as repetitive and silly as their soundtracks, reemerged bringing the good old Elvis of always, but this time much more mature, and with much more country and even Motown influences. His voice is much more mature, and the production is impeccable. I read some idiots say that the album was overproduced. But in truth, that's how every Elvis album should sound! There are some excellent and very talented musicians playing on this album. Can you imagine what Elvis' work in the 50s would have sounded like if those songs had this quality of production? All this, added to the presence of the anthological song Suspicious Mind, one of the high points of Elvis' career! Anyway, I can't think of any other rating other than 5 stars!

Some good songs. Not what I expected.

Elvis at his best before he got to be too reckless. No big hits, but the album is consistent and reflects his style well.

I never think of Elvis having albums. I be listened to him a lot but never one collection. It’s usually a movie soundtrack or a greatest hits. Fun!

I get Elvis now Playlist adds - Any Day Now, True Love Travels On a Gravel Road, Gentle On My Mind, Wearin' That Loved On Look

Elvis is still 97th in the world on Spotify that is mind boggling. I understand the immense influence he had and clearly still has, but personally I’m not the biggest fan of his music. “In the Ghetto” or “Suspicious Minds” would prob be my picks for favorite tracks, a little basic but they’re always good. I feel like I should have this album higher rated but it’s just my personal preference that I’m not a huge Elvis guy. Giving it a 2 but it should be noted that it’s a high 2. If we were ranking on significance or influence it would be higher but for just personal preference this is where I have it.

The older I get, the less I like Elvis. His vocal stylings are too croony and feel like he's trying to ooze into your clothes.

The king for a reason

The bar is closing, you're sipping beer alone in that dark corner, and your brain has stopped mussing. You're alone and it's closing time. Yesterday was more joyful. Barely.

but straight for me. hypnotic voice, I guess I can see why people went mad for him. do find myself moved in some songs. obviously suspicious minds slaps.

I found myself wanting to here the TCB band playing some of this stuff live, except In The Ghetto of course.

I mean, it's what it is

4/10 Yawn...this is slightly better than some of Elvis' bullshit. but so are cold sores. Make of that what you will. 1-16-2025

My first time listening to an elvis album in its entirety. I can see why he was such a sensation- there are a lot of hits and a lot of energy and emotion in his songs. Especially for the time, im sure the american public had never experienced an act like him before. That being said, there were some moments that got a little sappy for my taste. Overall- probably a 3.5/5 but I think it can safely round to 4

Starts off a bit slow but still a beautiful album. Not the most innovative for its time, but you don't need more with a voice like Elvis and a collection of nice songs. His voice sounds great here and the lush instrumentation keeps even the more basic songs a pleasant listen. In The Ghetto is a great song to end on and the bonus tracks are even better, shame those weren't included on the album originally though. I'm a sucker for this schmalzy honey glazed 60s country pop and this is one of the best albums to do it.

With such a magnificent voice Elvis would make singing the phone directory worth listening to but I find this album sad. Somehow - perhaps because it's from that era of his career - it reminds me of overweight saccharine Elvis churning out songs on autopilot for Vegas punters, his sublime talent being wasted as a money-harvest for the leeches who surrounded him & bilked him until there was nothing left.

Elvis Presley - From Elvis In Memphis Really consistent live album from start to finish. For an album made in the 60's, this sure sounds like good music to hear. I mean, it is Elvis who made this though, so I wouldn't be surprised the fact that it was going to be good. It mostly has relatable songs on here talking about certain topics (mostly love), but some moments sound really beautiful to hear and those moments are what makes this album stand out, but there aren't really that many highs though. Even with that being said, this is good! 1.- Wearin' That Loved On Look = 7/10 2.- Only the Strong Survive = 8/10 3.- I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms) = 8/10 4.- Long Black Limousine = 8/10 5.- It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin' = 7/10 6.- I'm Moving On = 7/10 7.- Power of My Love = 7/10 8.- Gentle on My Mind = 8/10 9.- After Loving You = 8/10 10.- True Love Travels on a Gravel Road = 7/10 11.- Any Day Now = 8/10 12.- In the Ghetto = 7/10 FINAL SCORE: 7.5/10

not a fan personally

A lot of this is quite generic 60s rock and roll and country. I suppose that's because of Elvis being a bit older here so he wasn't a pioneering force of music at this point, especially when The Beatles had already come and (nearly gone) by this point and Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones were coming up I like the keys/organ backing Gentle On My Mind and Wearin' That Loved On Look that adds a different sound to the album and gives those songs a more layered and unique sound This is right enough, just doesn't feel like anything too notable Highlights: I'm Movin' On, Gentle On My Mind, Suspicious Minds

solid but not my thing. i find myself, oddly, annoyed by his warble. other singers vibratos are fine but not his.

high energy elvis is better but this was fine

3.5

Great musician. Some great arrangements

Look, it's good, it's fun, but it's not sweeping me off my feet. 3.5.

It's Elvis

A classic example of Elvis. With hits like In the Ghetto and Suspicious Minds mixed in with other great songs like Long Black Limousine and the powerful Don't Cry Daddy, this album is great!

Previously rated: Elvis Is Back (4/5) ********************* I felt like this album was heavily backloaded that doesn't truly get going until 10 songs in, but there is some great stuff here. Suspicious Minds is the best track. Kentucky Rain and In the Ghetto are good hits too. Hidden gem is True Love Travels On a Gravel Road, just the way that line is sung is unique and just...sounds good. Negatives: Elvis is mush-mouthed, too far away from the mic, or too echoed to understand what he is singing on certain tracks. Interesting that I got this the day after seeing his final film as an actor, Change of Habit at our classic films theater. Same year this album came out too.

I guess I expected more from Elvis. I wanted more jams.

For Elvis to release an album of this calibre well after his heyday towards the end of the 60s is an achievement in itself. As for the songs themselves, it’s a very consistent feeling of Elvis-ness, with his commanding voice enveloping the relatively insignificant instrumentation around it. Somewhat uniquely, there is only one immediately recognisable ballad in this tracklist, In the Ghetto. If its recognisability makes it stand out rather than its own merit as a song, I don’t know, but it’s a perfect closer for a seriously consistent album. For me, an Elvis album can’t do much besides be Elvis-y, and this was nearly no different, but I did enjoy it. And that’s about the highest praise I can give something like this. It’s enjoyable. It’s nice enough.

I don't generally like Elvis, but this was pretty fucking good!

I'm not listening to this crap

This was fine, but not necessary. I guess, as time marches on and generations continue, it will be possible to get to a mature age without hearing this version of “In the Ghetto” or “Suspicious Minds,” and they should be listened to before you die. The rest is basic Elvis filler, and I’m not a huge fan of peak Elvis.

Nothing for me to see here

The king! His voice sounds at his best. His country roots are strong at this point yet his voice elevates it to pop/rock. Truly a game changer. No notes. 5/5

I understand Elvis's inclusion on the 1001 list. Even as a self-professed Elvis-hater, I can at least see the merit in his inclusion. But why this album? Surely there were other musicians doing far more interesting projects in 1969 no? As for this album, it's bland and inoffensive; the best I can really say for Elvis. Not something I would ever revisit in full. Gentle On My Mind is the only song I honestly enjoyed.

One of Elvis' later albums. This one has slick production and some good songs; the obvious one-two punch is the sequence of In The Ghetto and Suspicious Minds. I liked it. 3.5/5

I prefer Elvis's early work but Suspicious Minds and I'm the Ghetto pulls this up to a 3

Slow and dull. I was expecting much more hip movement. 3/10

King pub singer. Keeeeeeng Puh-huh-huh-bah SeeeyyuuuuhhhhhnnnGAAAAAR!! Great backing band.

Featuring the most baffling fade-out in the history of rock music

its fine, some parts like Johnny Cash which I like, and I like some parts of the storytelling songs, but theres just so much filler... Favorite songs: Wearin' that loved on look, long black limousine, gentle on my mind and last one. Overall around 6/10

Not my favorite Elvis.

Somehow, I grew up never listening to Elvis. Experiencing this was FUN. He is in a old Vegas mood and I don't mind the higher production on the album. It was a fun and entertaining album with some good tunes.

Not a fan. Not my style of music

Not much to say here, very introspective, beautiful album

Really good Elvis album with more deep cuts than I'm used to.

Can’t say I’ve ever listened to an Elvis record in its entirety, but I’m glad I got this one. Such clean and fluid music, with the blues and soul of Elvis. Very solid record.

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

A solid album. It's surprising how much Elvis talks about crying. A good listen, despite Elvis not really being my thing.

Growing up I heard a lot of Elvis around the house due to my mom, and he was a mainstay on local radio my dad played in the garage every weekend. He has always been a top artist for me, but I have admit that I don’t know how much of that was socialization and how much his actual talent. This album, made 9 years before his death, shows a different side of Elvis: the conflict between the man who loved music and the commercial commodity. Suspicious Minds has always been one of my favorite tracks of his. There are some other tracks, like In The Ghetto, that show his socially conscious side, especially the same year MLK and RFK were killed. What’s interesting is songs like Black Limousine draw a lot on his gossip roots which he reverted to later in his career as his drug addiction and show schedule both escalated to unhealthy levels. Was he “the King” or was he just good marketing? I think a little bit of both. But this is a good album for me!

This was better than I expected. Standouts were "In the Ghetto", "Suspicious Minds", and "Kentucky Rain". There is definitely some sappy songs on here like ""Don't Cry Daddy" but there is enough good sound and quality to revisit this agin. I'm not a huge Elvis fan so probably affects my rating a bit.

Not a huge Elvis fan. Not a huge fan of this album. 2.5/5

A soulful voice and wonderful basslines (seriously, the bass is what bumps the album just above the average for me) are the things that make this album for me, however what breaks it for me is that it gets very same-ish after a while with only a few songs that even seem a bit interesting. Even at the time, I think, this album wasn't even near the best, but it's not a bad album. To me, at times, these songs sound more like Tom Jones than Elvis. It's OK, but I won't be revisiting it. Best: Only the Strong Survive, Gentle On My Mind, In the Ghetto; Worst: that's the whole problem with this album, nothing really sticks out, maybe Power of My Love 2.7/5

faves: Gentle on my mind, True love travels on a gravel road, I’ll hold you in my heart

10.000.000 fans can"t be wrong. Elvis vorever!

awesome. I get why it was it different

Достойное соул-возвращение Элвиса. In the Ghetto и Gentle On My Mind хороши.

# Album Name: From Elvis In Memphis # Artist: Elvis # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: First Elvis album! was deeply dissapointed. It wasnt how i'd imagine it went. Quite dreary and boring if im honest. He has a great voice of course. Suspicious minds and in the ghetto are top drawer. The rest of the album can go in the bin. Shame. # Top Tunes: Suspicious minds and in the ghetto # Would I listen to it again? Only the two tracks.

As I’ve said many times, in various ways, everything before The Beatles is irrelevant and yes, I understand there was lots of music that influenced them, especially Black music, and Elvis. But everything before them is just so dated. Elvis isn’t an exception however, he might be the best of it. 5.0/10

It seems Elvis here is past his prime. Not to say the music is bad, but not as good as one would expect from Elvis himself.

I remember the TV Special with the black leather outfit from this time period...It's not the Beatles or Stones but I'm sure it was to a lot of people.. just not me...

Not my favorite Elvis album, but a solid enough choice. In the Ghetto is always a good listen. Lacks some of the pizazz of his earlier catalogue, but still makes for a pretty good listen.

Took a look at some of the other reviews, some of which cite "Suspicious Minds" as their favorite track from this album. Unfortunately, "Suspicious Minds" isn't on this album. It was a non-album single. The only real hit song here is "In The Ghetto". Elvis does Memphis, circa 1969, post-"comeback special". "I'm Movin' On" is emblematic of what was going on in country in those days. Wall of sound background vocals, funky back beats, saccharine pads of sound... these things sold, but they really sound dated today... while somehow the early Elvis (and early rockabilly and '50s country like Hank Williams Sr.) don't. "Power of Love" I'd never heard, is slightly bad-a**, and I actually wouldn't mind hearing again. "Gentle On My Mind" is owned by Glen Campbell, sorry Elvis. I disagree with other reviewers that say Elvis is phoning it in here... it's really the opposite. He was phoning it in throughout a lot of the '60s and is fully, 100% committed here. Releasing "In the Ghetto" as a single is about as far away as you could get from playing it safe and phoning it in. It's just a matter of whether you connect with it or not. I appreciate this album, I just prefer the early Elvis.

Don’t like his style of singing

Showcases his really great voice a good bit. Something about it left me wanting just a little but otherwise a great album. 4.5

I've never actually listened to an Elvis album, and prior to hearing this I don't think I could even have named one amazingly. I do find a lot of his stuff pretty samey - I didn't dislike it but a few songs on this album could easily be confused for others. The few songs that do stand out are the hits, naturally. Even those didn't leave a massive impression on me. I'm hoping for some more interesting Elvis in the future!

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley This album captures Elvis Presley at a later stage in his career, and while it may not feature him at his creative peak, his natural talent shines through. There’s a sense that Elvis is coasting a bit, delivering the tracks with a certain ease rather than pushing himself. Yet, even a sleepwalking Elvis is better than most artists on their best day, thanks to that extraordinary voice. The material suits him well, with a blend of country, soul, and gospel influences that give the songs a rich texture. Suspicious Minds is, of course, the standout—an iconic track that reminds you just how great he could be when everything came together. Standout Song: Suspicious Minds Score: 4/5

Music for white people who like black music but didn’t like black people, ugh. Suspicious Minds is the best song, I’m the Ghetto most problematic unless you just sing it in Cartman’s voice!

Several tunes. True Love, Suspicious, Ghetto, Gentle. Leave it on the list. Highly recommend a trip to Graceland for the pure American-ness of it.

As per usual, loved the bluesy songs, the ballads were ok. This is again like a 3.5 but I'm giving it a 4 to remind myself to listen to it again.

There’s a nice mix of soul and country here. Reminds me of Sam Cooke, but with a little more dirt under its nails. The vocals are front and center, and the music backs it up without trying to steal the spotlight. It’s good, but not life-changing.

Enjoyable. Was not expecting to encounter a '69 Elvis album on this list.

He had a really great voice, som great songs and some not as good.

as a lover of oldies music, i'm actually not the hugest elvis fan but i've listened to quite a bit of his music. unfortunately, this one is pretty unremarkable, in my opinion. at least with his early stuff, there is a semblance of being "groundbreaking" (whether or not he actually was is another story) or at least a trendsetter. elvis in 1969, quite frankly, is a little bit of a has-been. don't get me wrong, there's nothing here that i would consider bad. in fact, it's a little interesting to hear elvis turning into a country-soul singer. some songs are a bit more country, some are a bit more soul. but most of this album is just kind of stale and uninteresting. as with most of elvis' career, none of this is self penned, but there are a couple of contemporary pop hit covers on here ('only the strong survive' and 'gentle on my mind') and boy they are not really anything. many apologies to the king, but this is a pretty nothing album.

suspicious minds is a hell of a tune and then the rest of the album is there also. i'd listen again if the mood struck but think i prefer soulful elvis over hubba hunka badboy rocker elvis

The soundtrack of my childhood. Dad loved Elvis. He's growing on me, too LOL

Classic Elvis. Great blues album, with the standout chart being "Suspicious Minds".

it is an elvis presley album. he is talented but i don't really care for it

Good, but not WOW good.

great albumbwith several clasic songs

I enjoyed the background choir and I like Suspicious Minds, just don't like Elvis.

This is the first full Elvis album I've listened to, so I don't have as much to compare it to, but I thought this was pretty good. I was really hooked on the opening track, Wearin' That Loved On Look. I think the last songs on the album were some of the strongest, like In The Ghetto, and Suspicious Minds, and I also liked Don't Cry Daddy and Mama Liked the Roses because they explore different types of love lost and remembered. There are other songs I might not like if someone else sang them, but he really does have a beautifully unique voice and used it so well.

дуже старий, гучний

Not for me. 1/5

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A 5 with suspicious minds, 4 without. Since I only rate for original track listing it´ll be a 4.

this started out surprisingly strong but didn’t hold my attention for very long. too bad! i was having fun but then the energy just petered out. fav tracks: wearin’ that loved on look; i’ll hold you in my heart (till i can hold you in my arms)

Pleasantly surprised by how many of these songs I really liked. The gospel and blues influences here are verrryyyy strong (I’m Movin’ On is really fun to me because it basically feels like it could be an Aretha Franklin song). However, it is far too long for this kind of music. I didn’t even know they were making 50 minute albums in the 60s — it’s too much. But a lot of these songs were very beautiful and fun and had a really infectious energy so I can get the appeal. Fav tracks: I’m Movin’ On, In The Ghetto, Suspicious Minds

7/10

Yeah, that's Elvis alright.

A solid album of Elvis sounding like Elvis again. The non-album singles are better than the album though. 3.5/5

Man, music production changed a lot between the mid-50's to the late 60's.

I remember listening to this years ago, very early into my journey as a music nerd, and not really getting the hype. Believe it or not, after watching the batshit insane Austin Butler Elvis movie, I actually appreciate this album a lot more. Well, and also I loved the Memphis sounds of soul and early RnB that find themselves in the production. Legit pretty great record, an Elvis album I could put on without it feeling hokey or too rockabilly.

Elvis!!!

THE KING!

It is easy for me to see why Elvis captured people's attention. His charisma shines bright in each track on this album. Makes me wish I would have been old enough to appreciate him at the peak of his career. Loved listening to this album.

8/10. Enjoyed the album more than I expected. Voice great as expected but I liked the instrumentals and vibes too.

I really liked it, it gave a different change of pace and I'm wanting to start listening to older music.

Not Elvis's best work.

Never too much Elvis, great occasion to listen to this genius man again. Such a warm atmosphere in the voice and the music.

definitely better than his debut, elvis evolved throughout the years apparently yay

Always loved Elvis, this website always gives me excuses to listen to albums I never have before. Didn’t disappoint

Good collection but boring album.

I didn’t think I’d enjoy this one as much as I did. Apparently, this was a comeback album after years of mediocre releases, and it really worked for me. I’m not much of an Elvis guy, but this album was fantastic. It’s a great balance of rock, soul, and country, and you can tell that Elvis was older and more experienced by the time he recorded it. The album has a mature and sophisticated feel, and his voice is deeper, delivered with so much confidence and presence. You can tell he was fully committed to this project, and it shows in every track. I’ve finally found an Elvis album I’m going to keep in rotation for future listens.

++*: Wearin' That Loved One Look ++: Long Black Limousine, I'm Movin' On, Power of My Love, Gentle on My Mind, Any Day Now, In the Ghetto + Only the Strong Survive, I Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms, It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin', After Loving You, True Loves Travel on a Gravel Road 8,5/10

Me encanta la voz profunda, madura y firme de Elvis. Canciones favoritas: 'True Love Travels on a Gravel Road', 'Suspicious Mind' y 'Mama Liked the Roses'

elvis in mempiss

It's Elvis. I think it sounds good. If there's anything here that was revolutionary, it already revolutionized. It all sounded about average for Elvis which is to say good. The backing band is quality and the performance is always fantastic.

Ray Charles on Elvis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hviUOCHKVVw Is Elvis the earliest and most famous example of ripping black music and then going country/pop/"folk"/etc. Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin fans please chime in. Anyway, was not really into this album.

Ok. Never loved Elvis. However the production on this one is just lush. Have a 4 you old devil.

This was pretty enjoyable. I had imagined a trudge through nondescript country songs but was more composed than that. Clear and clean production. In the ghetto followed by suspicious minds was the highlight. Elvis is a specific sound and I think to that end I had decided I didn't like elvis sound/wrote this off before listening. Even still I thought it was good and pleasantly surprised

It’s hard to rate Elvis, it’s such a specific sound/style. 5 Elvis’ out of 5. Good for what it was

Not bad just not really my vibe

3.5

Loved this one great tracks

Its super good but i liked his “Elvis Presley” album more

every elvis album is an elvis album if ya know what i mean

Good Album, in the ghetto is one of my faves, so 4 stars.

A very nice collection of Elvis tunes. I've always enjoyed In the Ghetto although I am not exactly sure why.

Eh. Ok.

I'd never listened to Elvis before this list. There's really only 2 songs on this track that I've heard before, and I'm surprised by that since they're all incredible examples of both Elvis and the musical era.

Meh...

Good backing band and particularly like the (new to me) song: I'm Movin' On

Some outright classics and a lot of alright songs. It didn’t bore me like the other Elvis record I got a while back, but it didn’t impress me. But again, the songs that are good are really, really good.

Ok, I guess. Kind of boring, but not irredeemable.

2 - Meh, everything felt kinda same-y and I'm not a big fan of the hit.

Hits: In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds Der Rest ist typischer Elvis-Sound. Kann man gut hören, ist aber nicht herausragend. 3/5

The mores, beliefs and underpinning cultural iconography of the United States are particularly mysterious and prominent right now for unfortunate reasons, and because I’ve been given a rainy weekend to listen to “From Elvis in Memphis”, a record I’ve owned but never spent much time with in the 21 years since I visited Presley’s grave by his swimming pool, I’m gnawing at what exactly is this thing. Bear with me here, Simon. Consensus deems “Suspicious Minds” part of this set, so we’re doing the bonus, deluxe, long black limousine version. This is intentionally a juggernaut product, the star manoeuvred by competing parties into slamming out a set of bangers to a crack band for maximum audience. Where the man himself sits in this is unknowable, as by this point he was the nexus of a teeming mass of hucksters, producers, hangers-on, quacks, chefs, cutthroats, pilots, god botherers, writers and musicians, warring to bring out the King’s essence, his ideal form, and sales allege that they were successful. How deliberate is the Gospel in his voice? He leans heavily into his church voice throughout, which gets weird when he gets sexy, and maybe that’s a hook. Apart from the Christianity, pop folklore is pumped through the subjects of the songs. The writers knew their stories, knew who they were writing for. “Wearin’ the loved on look” warns against signs of happiness in a beloved. “Only the strong will survive” tells you to listen to your mum and be ready to crush your lovers. In “I’ll hold you in my heart” the physical intimacy turns his voice rubbery, his words to nonsense, his assertions becoming mockery. Here comes God again on “True love travels on a gravel road” to declare that love, similar to happiness, is only valid through constant suffering. The Chicago of “I’m the Ghetto” is a Southerner’s nightmare of the multiracial metropolises of the North, yet this is the liberal song. “Suspicious Minds” is his best song and might be about paranoia, but he sings it as if he is singing about anything or nothing. The bass tattoos itself on memory, the whole band is a blast. Crucifix in one hand, willy in the other, shotguns aimed high in salute, an enormous sandwich stuffed in face: this is America.

I'm torn a bit on this - later period Elvis has the better songs when they're good (come at me, rockers), but also a ton of half-arsed cheese. This album is a good example, with some of the best and the worst of the Tennessee country/soul sound. "Suspicious Minds", "Kentucky Rain" and "In The Ghetto" drag it across the finish line

I thought this would be dated & tacky but it still sounds great. Really don’t know much about Elvis but I love his voice. ‘Country soul’ is a good description. His voice has gravitas but is also full of warmth, gravity & charisma. These songs are all covers or penned by others but that does mean they are quality songs with decent lyrics sung by a great vocalist with a quality backing band & singers. All quality, a pleasant surprise, further listening & investigation required. Only the final track ‘in the ghetto’ do I know from the KLF sample & it’s brilliant to hear the original.

I thing I’ve discovered about my own taste in Elvis Music is that the closer he is to death, the more I like him. This is better than 50s-Rock-and-Roll Elvis, but not as good as 70s staggering-around-Vegas-incoherent Elvis.

Some good tracks here like Suspicious Minds. I like the mix and backing vocals.

Actually pretty enjoyable for an Elvis album. 3.5/5

Pretty good. I like a lot of the singles that came out of this album and Elvis' later career. They have a lot more production behind them, for better (Suspicious Minds) or worse (In the Ghetto). 3/5

Best Elvis I've heard. Some was weird, but some was really good. 3.5/5

Probably Elvis’ best LP, as nearly perfect as his sound could get. B+

A later period Elvis Presley album...in the context of contemporary expectations of albums where the artist wrote most, if not all, of the songs, this is something of a throwback. And where the songs are written for Elvis, and all the music and backing singers are from the studio, I can't see this as a classic or great album, just a studio product. I always wondered what Elvis Presley might have done had it not been for Parker and his determination to make Presley a minor movie star and low grade soundtrack writer. That said, In The Ghetto is pretty fine.

So Elvis finishes his soundtrack contract, gets put in a studio with a bunch of musicians and creates this? Not bad I guess. Croony, perfect example of Elvis. Fave: it's hard to go past In The Ghetto.

Mid career Elvis, eh? This is the version that got sampled in Blade Runner 2049? That's certainly the vibe I'm getting, anyway. An enjoyable listen - I quite dig the more croony songs. Fave tracks - "In The Ghetto" is an amazing tune, and the one I was most familiar with going in. The bonus tracks included a cracking rendition of "Suspicious Minds", too. Of the tracks I was less familiar with, "True Love Travels On A Gravel Road" was my fave....

I'd rather listen to Rick Astley.

NGL this album jams. I recognize Suspicious Minds (great song) and In the Ghetto, but otherwise, I was unfamiliar with these songs. Not my closest listen, but I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Probably my favorite Elvis album on the list -- though Blue Moon is my favorite individual track. This is a tight 4 / 5

3.5 stars. Solid jams. Don't listen to evlis much but really enjoyed it

This gets a very similar review to Savane. Not bad, just really not an engaging listen for me. Luckily there's a bit more going on in this album so it'll get a 3, but it's not very high.

I liked this album way more than his debut album. Just all around great Rock and Roll I can see why they call him The King. I hope that there is a live album from him on here because I feel like that will really be his bread and butter

This was alright, nothing special at all though. I definitely enjoy his voice but not doing enough to push it over and sort of edge.

One of the best voices ever. There were a couple of snoozers, but it was mostly a good album.

Why this?

Good

Surprisingly emotional, really good music. First time I ever listened to Elvis

Barely

Grande

Lame

Jao pa samo albumi moje mladosti ovih dana 😂 Imam veliki problem s Elvisom kao figurom zbog pedofilije i seksizma, kad sam postala toga svjesna, nisam ga mogla više cijeniti ni kao glazbenika jer mi je na puno načina to nerazdvojivo. Still, on je isto jedan od velikana koji je ostavio ogroman utjecaj na glazbu i njegova glazba je bila početak moje ljubavi prema rockabillyju, pa kasnije i psychobillyju, tako da me dosta obilježilo. Moram priznati da puno više volim njegove rock'n'roll albume, ali In The Ghetto i Gentle On My Mind su mi je oduvijek dobre stvari. Isto tako mislim da je imao puno kvalitetnijih albuma za ovu listu, ali moguće da će ih biti više, očekivala bih to. Pošto mi nije najdraži album, bit će 3/5 ili 5.5/10

Elvis, kralj crne glazbe za bijelu masu. Teško mi je ovo jer ne poštujem baš čovjeka. Kuži se da je glazba super odsvirana, da ima tu muzikalnosti, njegov glas je stvarno unikatan, ali ono, stvarno mi nije napet. Kužim da je legenda i generalno ovo ok zvuči tako da će bit neutralna trojka

6/10 Nebitno kolika je Elvis bio performerska i glazbena velicina u svoje vrijeme i koliko mi je inace vise nego prihvatljiv, ovaj album mi je tek postao zanimljiv u drugom dijelu. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road mi je favorit kojeg sam prvi put cuo i dalje do samog kraja mi je sve fino sjelo, takodjer zahvaljujuci nekim dodanim bonus stvarima na reizdanju (inace Suspicious Minds nije na albumu ali kajgod). Da sam malo pozornije slusao vjerojatno bi jos bolje dozivio kako je ovaj tip imao dosta dobre tekstove. Danasnjem uhu i nasoj kratkotrajnoj koncentraciji je ovo mozda presporo, vjerojatno pomalo i jednolicno pa je tako i meni na trenutke, pogotovo u prvom dijelu. Inace bi rado poslusao neku kompilaciju Elvisovih vecih hitova da izbjegnem ovaj moment, a ovo mi je na kraju solidna šestica.

A comfortable listen. A bit ploddy at the start but it picks up towards the end. Not a fan of In the Ghetto (knew this one before) but I love Suspicious Minds

definitely a top tier album, but a letdown considering earlier peak elvis. Favorite track: suspicious minds other picks: long black limousine, in ghetto, movin on

Wearin' That Loved On Look was a good one that i hadn't heard before.

reminds me of nana, who i love

Always though I wouldn't be a fan of Elvis - his vocal style always felt a bit forced to me. No matter, this record is lit.

Great love album, love the vocals, fav songs are only the strong survive and true love travels on a gravel road

A pretty solid later-era Elvis album. Backing band The Rhythm Boys are the real stars here, especially the phenomenal bass playing of Tommy Cogbill and Mike Leech. Some very tasty rhythm guitar as well. A nice variety of sounds including solo cello, brass, sax, Hammond organ, and dobro though some of the string and backing vocal arrangements get a bit syrupy at times. The album has that hard panned late 60s stereo sound with a big plate reverb present on most of the vocals. The best tracks are mostly later in the album ‘True Love Love Travels On A Gravel Road’ and ‘Suspicious Minds’. ‘Gentle On My Mind’ is great too though not as good as the later Glen Campbell version. Overall an enjoyable listen even if some of the songs are a bit weak. 3.5 / 5.

#392. Not the best Elvis album. I don't know which one is, because I don't know shit about Elvis's music, but I think its probably a safe bet that it isn't this one. 3/5: there are some decent songs here, though. Song added to playlist: Suspicious Minds I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link

Always appreciate a good Elvis album. A lot of his music all sounds the same, but I have a soft spot in my heart for him.

I started out a bit lukewarm on the album but there's a number of bangers on here, overall an enjoyable album. But it's just some Vegas sounding Elvis; doesn't seem groundbreaking. Elvis surely belongs on this list but this specific album, I'm not convinced.

I’m diggin this late 60s Elvis mix of soul, country, blues, r&b, and pop. More interesting and developed songs and arrangements than the earlier Elvis album I heard 2 days ago. The bass playing on this album fucking shreds! It’s a bit overproduced and excessive on the strings and horns and such, but that’s the fun of it.

A smoky casino, a quaalude downed with a swig of whiskey, big hair and heavy eyeliner, waking up to static on the tv. A relic of the past.

Doesn’t start out very well, but improves as it goes on.

Если быть совсем честным, я довольно сильно удивлен. Это было сильно лучше, чем я ожидал. Этого чела очень легко невзлюбить, учитывая количество инфы о нем, и самой разной. Но песни хорошие. Лучшая песня - In the Ghetto.

Good album, although probably not in my top list of Elvis Presley LPs.

Ya sonaba desfasado en su día, pero hay que reconocer la voz impresionante de Elvis.

Didn’t have the zip I was expecting for an Elvis album.

I really like Suspicious Minds. The rest is ok sounding. Will I listen to again: 10%

Nice but not elvis' best

I dunno kinda boring Nnn

I standby my previous album reviews. Some albums have one or two popular songs and it’s made the book. I’ve heard suspicious minds enough to last a lifetime, I didn’t need the rest.

Elvis continued his comeback with this effort, not long after his TV special, which we can probably file under Southern Bluesy Rock, or similar. In the Ghetto and Suspicious Minds are the biggest tracks on this, but the rest of the album holds up well too.

Classic rock-and-roll with elements of blues, gospel, and country.

Elvis' voice is very unique, and there was decent variety in this album, but I guess it's just not really genre. Some songs were incredibly sappy (eg Don't Cry Daddy)

8/10

elvis is great. there's a reason he's a legend. such a shame he sold his soul to vegas. 8/10

Not very interesting. I'm neither pro Elvis nor anti Elvis. It's an icon that never made too much sense to me. A bit scam-like in my head.

I've never been a big Elvis fan. This album sounds like something your grandparents would play at dinner.

The old magic, returned

Je croyais connaître Elvis. Tout du moins l'essentiel. Et puis j'ai écouté cet album et découvert tout à fait autre chose que les éternels tubes. Contre toute attente, j'ai découvert du rock tour à tour teinté de soul, de gospel, de country. Des orchestrations arfaitement ancrées dans cette fin des 60's. Bien entendu il y a les magnifiques In the ghetto et Suspicious minds, mais le reste m'était totalement inconnu. J'ai vraiment adoré découvrir cet Elvis là !

There will never be a time when I like Elvis music. 1 star or F forever.

5/5

smooth velvet presley

Always good music from Elvis. A few songs I’d not heard before.

Classic Elvis and a real peak for him.

3 Stars (8/15)

This album just didn't connect with me at all.

The King! Pretty good.

Ekstra, nie spodziewałem się, że tak przyjemnie będzie się tego słuchało. 4/5

Not my style, but it's a good album. I can see this being put on as background music in the kitchen. The album just feels good and relaxing. Definitely seems more mature than Elvis' earlier material.

oof.

virtually unlistenable; not a single good track on the album.

I definitely liked this more than expected. Very theatrical/well orchestrated Elvis. Maybe his last later era big hit record.

GREAT

There were some decent tracks here, the opener had some clever quips, I’m Movin’ On had some groove. It was fine, not an album I’ll return to but it was fine. 3 stars

Never heard of this guy before, not real impressed with this album(a few good songs). Decided to listen to other albums and this guy can really kick it. So many better albums. This guy could’ve made it big in his time with the right people..only 3 on this album, but 5 on other albums. He could of been somebody.

Leí bastantes comentarios que decían que Elvis ya había "perdido su magia" para 1969, sin embargo, tras escuchar este diría que todo lo contrario. Con canciones como "In the Ghetto" and "Suspicious Minds", el "Rey" siguió demostrando hasta el día de su muerte su vigencia, influencia e ímpetu al mantenerse fuerte como un poderoso bastión de la industria de la entretención norteamericana. En retrospectiva, sin embargo, se puede disfrutar como un gran LP de "retro-pop". Recomendable, pero no indispensable.

Not bad. I actually think it increased my likeness for Elvis.

The king. Not a bad listen

The king! How can you not enjoy his sultry smooth voice?!

The King of Rock and Roll for a reason, but I also enjoyed the surprisingly slow tempo on a lot of these songs. I'm also glad that this did not song like a live album, which I assumed from its name. I always associated Elvis more with his image and cult of personality, but he shows his phenomenal singing on this record as well.

01) Wearin' That Loved-On Look - 8,5 02) Only the Strong Survive - 8,0 03) I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms) - 7,5 04) Long Black Limousine - 8,0 05) It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin' - 7,5 06) I'm Moving On - 7,5 07) Power of My Love - 8,0 08) Gentle on My Mind - 8,0 09) After Loving You - 7,5 10) True Love Travels on a Gravel Road - 8,0 11) Any Day Now - 8,5 12) In the Ghetto - 10,0 TOTAL: 8,08 (81/100) Current ranking: 106/322

4 - I enjoyed this, some really good songs. The band were really solid and let him do his thing. I do think he has quite an aura when he sings, but he's almost stepping on Johnny Cash's toes here, and Cash just does it better.

This was so much better than the other Elvis album. Liked a lot of these tracks even beyond In the Ghetto and Suspicious Minds, which are far and away my two fave Elvis tracks. Fave Tracks: Wearin’ That Loved on Look, Only the Strong Survive, Long Black Limousine, Gentle on my Mind, In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds 4.1/5

The thing I kept coming back to while listening to this is how much it reminds me of The Band. True Love Travels on a Gravel Road could be a single on The Band or any of their later releases. Maybe it was just the feeling in the air in late 1960s that permeates and connects so much of the music from that era. This album is well made and well performed by top not h musicians and Elvis near the top of his game. It's just that it's not as interesting as his grittier early material. The culture has caught up to him by this point and there were a lot of artists doing similar things.

irgendwie tönt jeder song nach Elvis - kann sein dass mir das einfach nicht zusagt. In The Ghetto und Suspicious Minds kannte ich, auch als cover, daher wohl meine favorites.

Die Platte mit dem Hammersong "Im the Ghetto". Der Rest sehr ruhig, nicht auffällig aber immer die Elvis Stimme welche unvergleichbar ist.

My second Elvis album this week, I preferred this one to the previous Elvis Is Back. Only The Strong Survive was a nice new discovery for me. Of course, Suspicious Minds was the climax. A worthwhile listen.

I just don't get it. One of the few artists who regularly appears and I just think why. The only thing saving him from 1* is I didn't skip every song and yesterday I had Ice Cube's AmeriKKKa's most wanted which puts things into perspective a bit.

Not my thing, and all sounds very similar.

Not my favourite Elvis stuff. I didn't really fancy listening to all of it.

Better than expected

Some catchy songs but that’s not because of Elvis.

Had a lot of potential to be great but just ended up quite boring by the end

1969 Elvis ain’t it.

Well done country/soul, obviously a little old-fashioned by now, but still good.

I guess this was more interesting than a lot of Elvis stuff. Still not really my thing though. 2.5

Great bluesy roots with big band elements. Great listen on the road.

Not a big fan i guess, but I could appreciate some songs. Favourite song: Don't cry daddy

Lots of soul, which works so well with his gorgeous voice. A good dash of country. Elvis sounds amazing. Album flows beautifully. Not that many massive hits, but so much good stuff. Beautiful album, fully believe this is one of Elivis' best. Flawless production and his voice control is fantastic.

Such an icon, but after reading his Wiki he seems like such a sad creep. Still a fun album to listen to even though it's not necessarily my preferred genre of music.

mjög dramtískur ballöðu elvis. er að sigla í feita elvis.

I'm not really a fan of Elvis Presley, but it's pretty obvious how talented he was, and how he surrounded himself with great musicians. Pretty good album.