From Elvis In Memphis

Great "I'm Still Here" moment-level reintroduction to Elvis by way of expertly arranged country-soul. Loving this.

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.

It's okay. Nothing too memorable. 3/5

Never really been an Elvis lover. But I can see it's importance

Woohoo it’s Elvis. He is kinda old and kinda lame already, but it’s still Elvis. Extremely schmaltzy, but a couple great songs. Best song: Gentle On My Mind

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Meh

I'm not an Elvis guy. He's grand, like.

Can I have a lift ?

Horn

No Elvis

Reminds me of the old bloke who sings down the working men's club

Wearin' That Loved On Look Only the Strong Survive Long Black Limousine Power of My Love In the Ghetto Suspicious Minds Kentucky Rain

The man can sing and steal culture for sure. This is pretty boring and for all the emotion he tries to convey, you know none of this is his work at all. The man was just a meaty speaker spurting sounds he hoped you’d pay him for.

This was a fun record! I don't really gravitate towards Elvis very often. I think the crooner style kind of turns me off, but its hard to deny his talent and stage presence. This album had quite a few songs that got stoked though. I really love the blues and rockabilly songs. A few of my favs from this record: * Long Black Limousine -fun blues song. Good story telling. * I'm Moving On -classic! Just fun and groovy. Good rockabilly. * In the Ghetto -just love that he tried to sing about important things. This songs rips though. * Suspicious Minds -probably the best Elvis song? Its got everything. Its fun, its groovy, its fast moving. And it actually does sound suspicious. Really great guitar in this song. * Kentucky Rain -I don't think I'd actually heard this one. Really cool emotional song.

Never been an Elvis fan. Like some songs like In the Ghetto and Suspicious Minds, the rest of this album not so much. So can't give more than 3 stars.

Pretty good album might listen to again but not a stand out for me. Can see how it might be a classic if you're into country/elvis.

Great album, never knew this existed. Elvis brings the country soul that was so popular at the time. And as always, that guy could sing like no other. His appeal, needless to say. This is all about Entertainment, and it does entertain. Doesn't try to get too profound, while at the same time, does give you stuff to think about, but only if you want. Consistently good. A great variety of songwriters here but cohesive nonetheless. Looks like this is where Elvis gets off the rockin' train and takes a stop at country town, with a soul twist. Well executed, very fun. Not quite 4 stars for being a little over-produced and loungey and not as heartfelt as some of his earlier stuff. "Ghetto" and (on the re-release) "Suspicious Minds" are standards now and for good reason.

He should really let all those people in the cages behind him out

I was never a massive fan of Elvis, wrong generation perhaps. In any case he sounds a bit tired in this. Not his best.

The King. Some bangers on here, but a few that could've been left off. Pretty dang good overall.

i don’t think i’ve ever listened to an elvis album prior to this, especially not a later one like this. i mainly enjoyed “from elvis in memphis”, and it has some memorable tracks - ‘in the ghetto’ being one of them. his vocals are soothing, although not the best they ever were. i can’t think of much else to say if im honest; the album is just as much as i expected it to be. overall, not bad.

Elvis feels like a character. The music is fine, but so ubiquitous and foundational it functions more as a period peice and cultural touchstone than listening material.

Elvis had the juice. On some tracks you can hear him clapping and slapping his knees. You can tell he was feeling it. Even after 50 years, Suspicious Minds is still a killer earworm. Ultimately it reminds me of my grandma so it gets a slight bump.

Good stuff.

I like the Memphis country Elvis

Didn't hate it, but didn't love it

He is the king for a reason

This is not the best representation of Elvis. There are a lot of songs to get through before you reach the big hits - a bit meandering, a bit overproduced, though on the whole not unenjoyable.

Elvis accompanied by a big production! What’s not to love? The arrangements are gorgeous and Elvis sounds incredible.

Beautiful record. There's a lot of highlighting of Elvis' crooning and haunting voice on this one, and I love it. "I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms)" is specially haunting (and sometimes even ghoulish!) while still being a pop song. I love "Suspicious Minds", and even though it wasn't written by Elvis, I'm pretty certain that it was Elvis who made the song into the hit that it's been all these years. This is a track that I used to hear my mom playing on her record player / humming around the house when I was growing up. "In The Ghetto" is also great, Elvis' voice is so confident in this one. Solid 4/5.

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Man he stole his entire sound from black ppl but damn if he doesnt do it with style

This is a nice album for Elvis… moving from Hollywood back to his musical roots. It is just hard to picture this being released in 1969. It’s almost more retro than fresh.

Not a big Elvis fan.

Sure, it’s calculated hit making with plenty of Elvis mannerisms. But it is also genuinely jouyous and brimming with life. Organic and tight musicianship with good writing and production.

Elvis' voice is what carries this. Musically more soul and gospel than traditional Elvis. Lyrical themes are heavy but the hit "In the Ghetto" is a moving protest track.

Classic. I think I listened to this 5 times since it was suggested

No

In The Ghetto through the end of the album is what's giving this 4 stars. Without those songs, it's just a meh album.

Hadn’t heard this and it was pretty great

Couldn’t finish it, was t in the mood for that style of music but it was a good album for the songs I did hear

Not my favorite Elvis album but “Suspicious Minds” and “In the Ghetto” are worth several stars just by themselves. I often wonder, with albums like this, if this is the music he (or whoever is in the particular album) wanted to make and would they have been a star if this was what was first released. But you can’t deny Elvis’ place on this list. He changed music forever.

chunky score down to suspicious minds alone

I don't care much for Elvis, in general, certainly not Rock'n'Roll Elvis, but this is muttonchops Elvis, just before he fully transitioned to Las Vegas Elvis, at his absolute and comprehensive Elvis peak and that is honestly pretty damn grand. The band, the background singers - Power of My Love! - chef's kiss. Initially, I was rather bored, but then 3:22 in "I'll Hold You in My Heart" happened and I started to grinningly cherish this whole Elvis experience and before I knew it, "In The Ghetto" was playing and I'd had a proper good time. So, yeah. I still don't care much for Elvis, but this is a great record.

Seinni hluti þessarar plötu var súper. Byrjunin fékk mig til að hugsa: "Er þetta Elvis eða setti ég ranga plötu í spilun?" Samt góð lög og frábær endir með algjörum smellum. Mun samt eflaust gleyma henni

wooo mama 10/10

I am not sure Elvis's team ever had an original thought in their lives. They steal from black music, Elvis stole his dancing moves from Forrest Gump and now he saw how great Dusty in Memphis did and so he creates his own album in Memphis. Doesn't it feel like every artist who needs to revive their career turns to country music songs? It may just be me. Not to extend my streak of hot takes because it's my fault that I wasn't born in the right time. Saying that, I have never thought of Elvis as an artist in his own right. I see him as a mechanism that people around him controlled to sell records. He did movie soundtracks for "meh" movies that he starred in and then ended his life as a bloated lounge act. Maybe earlier in his career I would consider him more of an artist, but again, refer to his theft of black music. It's probably an incorrect perception, yet this is how it feels to me. The term "Elvis impersonator" can feel redundant because it seems like Elvis himself impersonated other artists. Okay, so on to the music. The two songs I know best are versions not by Elvis. These two songs are "Suspicious Minds" by Dwight Yoakam and "In the Ghetto" by Cartman. Long Black Limo, Power of My Love and Gentle on my Mind are also good songs. I can take this album or leave it. It's not bad and it's not something I would continue to listen to.

I think I need to reappraise Elvis. I’ve written him off for a few years for being derivative. This album really reopened my eyes to what Elvis can be. Beautiful, emotive music gospel/soul really fits Elvis. And when you’re the world’s most famous musician of the time, you can afford to hire unbelievable musicians and engineers. Good stuff.

an odd middle period in Elvis's career -- between the heartthrob movie star sell-out and the gun-toting Vegas gospel singer with Coke cups on his piano, there was a period that felt... oddly classy? Young Elvis, Movie Elvis, Classy Elvis, Fat Elvis? sure. im somewhat surprised how enjoyable this LP is given Elvis's reputation as a jukebox king rather than a beast of the album era, but barring a throwback or two, it feels coherent and progressive. i dunno, maybe it's a dirty trick to use the back-up singers on so many songs but it's a damn good trick. there's a couple duds, like "After Loving You" or "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'", but i can really only call them duds insofar as they remind me more of Movie Elvis than the tracks surrounding them do. who knows what would have happened if Elvis kept making album albums instead of "compilation of studio recordings" albums? did the King have a Sgt. Pepper's in him? we'll probably never know, but if it was true in another world i doubt i'd be surprised.

Cool

His intention seems to have been to keep up with all the new music of the late 60’s but stay Elvis and the result was pretty great. Particularly Suspicious Minds, which is one of the greatest songs ever. The southern soul sound is my favorite Elvis. That said, can’t shake the feeling that he’s impersonating other genres and performing other people’s songs (which he was), like an extremely good cover band.

I never knew I loved Elvis. This sound has not aged much at all. Catchy and soulful, rocks harder than modern music by far. I love the combo of the acoustic guitar, powerful voice, with occasional horns and female backing vocals. Also, I know he didn’t write the songs, but I love this style of story songwriting that seems not done any more.

Super fun listen. Havent heard most of these, but I found most of the album very easy to pay attention to. Kentucky Rain was my favorite track

So many classics on here (Gentle on my Mind, Suspicious Minds, In the Ghetto…). Enjoyed this a ton.

Elvis loomed large in my childhood. In third grade music class, we spent an entire month on an Elvis module. Mrs. M believed he had faked his death to escape his celebrity status, and she made a bunch of nine year olds sit cross legged on the floor and watch a documentary about how it was actually a wax body in the casket. My first encounter with a good conspiracy theory. Later in high school, Brian would regularly perform Elvis songs with a pretty great Elvis impression at all-school assemblies. And at Sunday mass with my family, there was always an off-duty Elvis impersonator in the congregation, doing his best to blend in with jeans and a t-shirt, but given away by his huge black-dyed pompadour. To the music, I always thought Elvis was incredibly corny - an over the top personality who doesn’t even write his own songs. But I really enjoyed going through this album. I love his voice, even the silly Elvis vibrato, and his arrangements (which I believe he had a bigger part in) really bring to life some rather simple songs. Long Black Limousine, True Love, and Suspicious Minds stand out. Somewhere between 4 and 5 stars for this album, with an extra bump for nostalgia. As Mrs. M said, the king is alive.

Just can’t get into Elvis

This is one of my more preferred total albums from Elvis I've heard so far. There are some of the more enjoyable elements of Gospel without being religious that really make some great pop songs. Perhaps that made for cultural appropriation arguments at the time, or even know, but it played for me as a very good hybrid. The songs that were new to me surprised me with how much I enjoyed them. The hits I knew well (primarily "In the Ghetto" and "Suspicious Minds") fit perfectly. I love "Suspicious Minds" and pretty much every other version of it I've ever heard, it's a great song, but that fade out and back in always confuses and bothers me. The only disappointment for me was the cover of "Gentle On My Mind." Rather than the wistful stroll honoring a beloved partner, this version just sort of lopes along with no real pace or emotion despite Elvis's voice and inflection. His voice is really strong and mature on the album, though it does at times drift into that more mockable later-Elvis style that feels like a contrived bit.

I’ve never gotten into Elvis, but this is a really good album.

Elvis wasn't just the 50's Rock n' Roll artist that brought the genre to the masses, he also changed genres as he matured. This album sees him adapt into a Soul stlye featuring much less prominent guitar and much more soulful vocals combined with his usual Rock n' Roll, Country and R&B blend. It stands as a new chapter in his musical career as well as one of his best recieved and best known. The single only 'Suspicious Mind' became a classic single and helped the album (that didn't feature the song) to rise to even more sales. The album opens with 'Wearin' That Loved on Look' which perfectly showcases the way Elvis mixed the Soul Vocals with Country Pop music especially present with the guitar. The background singers add a theatrical feel and the bass really sticks out at times. It's a really good opening track with a lot of energy that still has a lot of the feeling that made Elvis' so loved in the first place. 'Only the Strong Survive' is a much more relaxed song that seems to convey raw and hurtful emotions in a true Country fashion but with even more Soul influence. It's a lovely track but it does take a little long to get to the point that I like the song which makes the first moments pretty boring even with the spoken word intro. The tenderness of the vocals is played even more with on 'I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms)', a song with a couple of really intricate vocal highlights but I overall don't really care for what is done both lyrically and musically. The songwriting is alright as some moments are really great but a lot of the "in between" feels a little left alone which really lowers the overall enjoyment of the song. It's okay but nothing special and songs in that style can be very effective but also easily f-ed up and turn out boring and uninspired. With its slow start 'Long Black Limousine' might feel like the last song all over again but as it builds up and adds more organ and backing vocals it gets better. It's not really a great song but it's good. A pretty passable song with a nice horn bridge and a delightful chorus and great ending. The legendary Country classic of 'It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'' is presented in a pretty good way by Elvis. He definitely does the song justice. His performance and the songwriting are both really great. It's a definite highlight on the album. Just a very well made song. I think there are still many people that doubt that this is Country but if they still think that after hearing 'I'm Movin' On' I don't know how to help them. This is as Country Pop as Country Pop goes at least in a sound perspective because the song itself is pretty boring and slightly annoying after a while. The lead guitar is great but the rest feels kinda soulless at the start. It does pick up a little towards the end and that makes the song much better but that's mainly the outro, so overall it's still an average track. The albums second side starts with 'Power of My Love' in a very bluesy fashion. The guitar isn't the only highlight because everything this song does is very well made: the arrangements, the songwriting, the flow of it. It's a pretty great song. The Country returns with 'Gentle on My Mind' another sweet song that has a really longing and outcast feeling to it which I find very fitting with Country in general. The song feels very honest and pure in Elvis' hands and the strings here add so much. It's a geniuine song that really embodies the greatness of where Elvis was at that time. 'After Loving You' is sadly the opposite of that. It feels forced and not genuine and pure. I think it's jsut a pretty boring song with not much to it. It isn't bad and doesn't drag the album but it's nothing that I enjoy at any moment. I really like the guitar intro on 'True Love Travels on a Gravel Road' but once Elvis gets to the microphone the magic feels destroyed. And the whole song feels kind of ruined to me for some reason. It feels dull and unfinished. The performance and the songwriting both feel forced and emotionless. I don't like this song at all but it's not awful or anything. Luckily the album does pick up again with 'Any Day Now'. It's a beautiful song with some great strings and a really good performance on some really good songwriting. The bridge works great and if the song would've been a little rougher and rawer with its emotions it would have the potential to a perfect song. Like this, it's great. And to close the album, 'In the Ghetto', the albums best known song, closes it with a nocturnal and deeply emotional performance. It's lovely and easily a great song but it's the simplicity that really sets the song apart from the rest. It's different but it needed to be like that to work. It's a really good song but I just don't enjoy every moment of it, sadly. favourites: Gentle on My Mind, It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin', In the Ghetto, Wearin' That Loved on Look least favourites: True Love Travels on a Gravel Road, After Loving You, I'll Hold You in My Heart, I'm Movin' On Rating: light 7 https://rateyourmusic.com/~Emil_ph for more ratings, reviews and takes

Not bad.

Let’s fucking go Give me 45 minutes of Elvis any day of the week for this challenge and I’ll be a happy man. This started off hot and stayed there until near the end. The energy and enthusiasm Elvis still had for performing this late in his career is honestly really amazing. He carries each song as a true performer. Even in just audio, his energy carries over. Not a whole lot else to say. It’s Elvis. It’s the king. He’s the best. Only reason it doesn’t get five stars is because of the few clunkers present. Four stars. Standout Tracks: Westin’ That Loved On Look, I’ll Hold You in My Heart, Long Black Limousine, Power of My Love, Suspicious Minds

didnt mind.

Good in smaller doses

3 - I liked some of this, but it was kinda bland, especially because I listened to it at a moody time and it still didn’t carry

STANDOUTS: In the Ghetto Suspicious Minds OVERALL: 3/5, bad Elvis is better than most of this list—LET ME MAKE THAT CLEAR.

There’s some really good tracks on here.

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Pre-listening thoughts: I don’t like Elvis! I like Blue Christmas and that’s about it from him. Just rubbed the wrong way by almost every career/personal choice he made so yeah. Not super looking forward to this. Post/during listening thoughts: listen did Elvis objectively help craft rock and roll as we know it? Yes. This is good music. Elvis has a great voice and great stage presence and it’s hard to argue against him as a performer/musician. I however have personal beef with Elvis so 6/10. This genre of early rock is also not my fav in general. The like 40s/50s rock is sort of samey to me in a way I can’t explain very well (12 bar blues but more than that. Would be able to explain if I knew music theory!). But lowkey I did kind of enjoy this. Ack I’m so conflicted on Elvis like he’s so talented but he’s a crook!!! DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: no but most would argue otherwise Fav tracks: Wearin’ That Loved on Look, Power of My Love, True Love Travels on a Gravel Road, Suspicious Minds Least fav tracks: Don’t Cry Daddy

Hard pass, I really don't see what all the hype is about when it comes Elvis.

Meh. I mean, it's Elvis - the king and all. So I appreciate who he is to the industry. But the music did not grab me. Where's AC/DC???

Very good. Incredible voice.

Ok

Def later Elvis, borderline Las Vegas Elvis. That grey area of classic Elvis and the kitsch camp. 3/5

Memphis Shit. Very cool. Power of Love demonstrates that though he was imitating bluesmen, gospel singers, his take on it became his own thing. The memphis boys are a good backing. The hiccups, and stutters and repeats are effective, young boy was a stylist. Love the spoken word bits. Shame about Tom Parkers weird ass managment of him. King is dead, long live the King.

Not the best soul album, country album, blues album or rock album but pretty good for all of those. I surprisingly enjoyed it even though Cartman ruined The Ghetto.

The post movies Elvis comeback was in full swing and, thankfully, he's not entirely cribbing on black artists music here. Some genuine good songs like "Suspicious Minds" and "In The Ghetto" but don't sleep on songs like "Only The Strong Survive", the backing band as tight as hell throughout.

No. If I'm going to listen to Elvis, I'd prefer earlier stuff.

Damn, an Elvis record that I actually like

Wouldn’t play

This album was good. It felt very emotional. Lots of sad songs and songs about love. Typical Elvis. Not a bunch of hits, which I liked. I thought it was good.

Just The king

Forgot how much I love Elvis’ voice. This album is certainly a vibe and suspicious minds will always be a favorite.

Am I bugging out, or does Elvis' voice on "Wearin That Loved On Look" sound exactly like Cher?

Suspicious Minds is an excellent song. None of the others come close, not even In The Ghetto. However, there are not many skippers either. 6/10

I quite enjoyed this! 3.5

So there's Suspicious Minds and In The Ghetto, and I'm sure there were other tracks on the album because I had to keep hitting skip. Country/honky-tonk/blues/piano-bar all blended together into mush. This has not turned me into a fan. 1.5 stars

not terrible? good voice? dunno. samey. fine. 2.5

A large sigh came out of my face when this one popped up. Surprisingly, I quite enjoyed the first two tracks. A hillbilly R&B vibe. Maybe even a little Otis Redding-like. Then the 'ol Hound dog Howl kicked in… I suppose that it was iconic but nah… 50 years of Elvis impersonators may have ruined the brand but still makes my skin crawl. "Elvis… was a hero to most but he never meant shit to me” (Fuck him and John Wayne)

I don’t personally see the appeal of Elvis, and I never have. I understand his cultural impact for the time - but I never connected with much of the material he sang. He was a mere performer, and I think others did rock n’ roll better before his time, during his time, and after his time. This LP did not change my view on it. It’s well produced, and there isn’t any particularly bad songs on it. It’s just standard ass Elvis to me. The whole time I listened to it, I kept thinking of other artists who could probably do these songs more justice; with the exception of a couple of tracks.

Great show! Too bad I fuckin hate Elvis :)

Liked: Suspicious Minds, In the Ghetto.

Meh, it's Elvis doing old blues/countries tunes.

I liked this. I liked the bluesy sound. Glad I listened to it. By this time in 1969, I was finding my own musical path, and Elvis wasn't on it any more. Maybe because he was so mainstream, or maybe because Mom liked him? IDK, but he WAS a part of growing up, and added to my musical background.

Not a huge Elvis guy but Suspicious Minds, c'mon. Nice backing band on this one, too, and they do a great version of John Hartford's "Gentle On My Mind," but not good enough to make up for the ridiculousness of "In The Ghetto."

I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I've never really enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley, nor really understood why he was such a sensation. But I know this is *my* problem, and so I'm glad to get another chance to correct my Elvis deficiency, and this seems like a pretty good album with which to work on. Well, sort of, because as much as I get it that this is a more mature and experienced Elvis with a more soulful sound, it's still very odd and unsettling to have an album from 1969 sound so much like a modified version of his 1950s style, as if he had basically found a way to time warp and ignore all the music innovations and other massive cultural changes all around him. (For comparison, I just got done listening to this collection's Dr. John / "Gris-Gris" from 1968, and it's nearly impossible to reconcile that album and "From Elvis in Memphis".) Although I *did* enjoy "Power of my love" and "In the ghetto", I guess I need to keep on trying to find a way to enjoy Elvis....

Best Elvis album I've heard yet, though I haven't heard that many. Love the Memphis sound and the recording of Gentle on My Mind, written by a friend of my Dad's when he was a kid: John Hartford. I'm sorry that the original release ended on In the Ghetto because Suspicious Minds is my favorite Elvis song--guess that was only added as a bonus track in a later release.

Hard to rank a whole Elvis album, for me Suspicious Minds is an all-time great song, but the rest doesn't raise to the level of the hits and doesn't add much to listen as an album.

The King! But depressing :(.

Þægilegur Elvis. Hrikalega vel pródúseruð plata og hljóðfæraleikurinn mjög crisp og smooth. Hér er ekki verið að finna upp hjólið, en þetta er hrikalega góð plata. 3.5 frá mér.

Didn't completely manage to finish, but from what I heard no wonder they call him the king

Love this 4.5 stars

Elvis has that swagger. He's just got "it" and you can't explain what it is. At face value, his music isn't better than anyone else's of the time. What makes it better is Elvis. There's something in his presence that makes. you pay attention. I probably won't listen again but every song caught my ear.

pretty good album, elvis is a legend, nice and chill 4/5

It's Elvis, dunno if he's always my thing but yeah.

You know what, this holds up pretty well. Elvis rightfully holds his place in the canon of modern music.

Suspicious minds. A classic. Everything else felt over produced. I could hear Elvis’ age in his voice.

Just meh for me. I’m not a huge fan of the late sixties, sepia-tinged version of the King; give me the 50s, influencer of early rock n roll, Sun Records icon version every time. He hit like pure cocaine on those early cuts, far removed from the slightly schmaltzy, Southern-Gospel flavored Elvis we get on this one. He may not be at Las Vegas, “Fat Elvis” gawdiness yet but he’s clearly on the road to it, unfortunately. One highlight is you can’t deny his amazing voice; I liked “Any Day Now” as one standout track.

Solid album.

I think I like old fat sad Elvis the most just for the pathos, but hot young stud Elvis at the height of his powers is pretty great too

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Pretty good album. Although didn't Elvis lowkey appropriate rock n roll from black artists. Idk - 8/10

This was better than I was expecting. Background vocals were nice. High 4.

Really good. I get the Elvis hype, makes me wanna get married in Vegas w an Elvis impersonator officiating

Pretty good, I like elvis as a novelty but don’t listen on the reg 7/10

6/10 - It was pretty good. It was the embodiment of Elvis in my opinion. It just sounded like songs he would make and they were pretty good. His voice is so particular and that made them sound more similar Suspicious minds was a fantastic song tho.

Definitely understand the appeal here. Really enjoyed listening to the full album, don’t know how much I’ll want to go back to individual songs

Exactly what you want from an Elvis record!

a really good and surprisingly emotional album!! i feel like springsteen might have really liked this one growing up

I just don't appreciate the Elvis lore. A couple of popular tunes make this better than a 1 for me: In the Ghetto and Suspicious Minds and a lot of echoes and production.

Meh.

Great soulful Elvis sound throughout. In the Ghetto is best on the album. All very easy to listen to. The soulful sound draws you in. Not a ton of hits but classic Elvis soulful sound. Enjoyed the listen.

Overall this is more a 4.5 because I don't love the direction the second half takes but it really impressed me and I Must Give It 5 Stars. Who knew!! Elvis! Wearin' That Loved On Look: Such a great start to a great album Only the Strong Survive: Fun! I'll Hold You In My Heart: Soooooooo Elvis Long Black Limousine: Really well done and sounds like something off of Let It Bleed. It Keeps Right On a Hurtin: Elvis does a great job singing this one. I'm Movin' On: Fun little bass here. Explosion into the gospel chorus, the guitar and piano bits and the horns.... So so good. Power of My Love: Bluesy in the best way. A full body listening experience! "No baby you can't lick it" and the little laugh... yeah. Gentle on My Mind: Fun bass! Otherwise fine After Loving You: Simple but well done, fun build up! True Love Travels on a Gravel Road: love his singing here Any Day Now: heroic! In the Ghetto: Already knew this one, not my personal favorite but not bad Suspicious Minds: Very well executed Don't Cry Daddy: not bad but not my favorite.. Kentucky Rain and Mama Liked the Roses: a little TOO heroic for me but still has a nice driving motion

Great album actually. 8/10. It is such a great album, masterpiece actually. Very slow and sorting, perfect for a long road trip. His voice is anything but annoying, I could listen to him sing for a long time. Anyway, would definitely listen again!

Nja...

Such a beautiful, soulful singer. The powerful emotion in his voice and lyrics. He deserves the title of king.

Excellent

My mom's favorite song by Elvis is in the ghetto, so I heard it a lot growing up, so there's a certain nostalgia to that, otherwise, its just a sort of middle of the road album? I don't hate it.

very listenable, pretty enjoyable actually. genuinely no problems. gentle on my mind (the og) is such a good song, and this cover is decent fs

SHUTUPSHUTUP!!! This performance of “Suspicious Minds” did something to me. This album is part of the Elvis come back…. Post ‘68 comeback, the return of THEE Elvis. I’m so sorry Sofia Coppola you can’t make me hate Elvis. I love the choral singers; I especially noticed it on “Long Black Limousine.” And the cover of “Gentle on My Mind” got to me… I didn’t know he did that! It’s slower and I kinda like it. Glenn’s is still the best, though. Oh also “In the Ghetto” is on here. This album just makes me think of Memphis… which obviously it would but y’know it just does. Even “Kentucky Rain” sounds like Memphis.

Look, I had an Elvis wedding. I can't fairly evaluate his work. 5

Not my favorite

Not a big of fan of Elvis

il King. bello ma non ci sono le sue grandi hit, a parte Suspicious Minds, e un po' ci sono rimasta male. come voce e carisma e innovazione ci sono pochi che gli si avvicinano, quindi il voto non può che riflettere questo fatto ed essere molto alto.

Ma si dai bellino

Such short songs! Better for the juke box and radio I guess. It's very blue-eyed soul. I like it, even though it sounds like Elvis should have sung a lot of the songs in a lower key. Not my favorite Elvis album but he certainly had a lot of emotion in his songs, even when they're kinda cheesy. 3 stars

Meh

To be honest most of the songs on this album are very mediocre - at best but of course with a couple of gems

Far from the biggest Elvis fan, this is a pretty good album.

6 AM Shower Thought: “Elvis In Chains” - Alice In Chains songs performed in the style of Elvis Presley or maybe vice versa. I was thinking ‘68 comeback special-era Elvis, but it’s open to interpretation. Feel free to use this idea as your own….You’re welcome. In fact, here’s a freebie to get you started: 🎶We can’t go on together, in this Jar of Flies🎶

50/100 My second Elvis album in a row :) Only this elvis is a decent singer and doesn't bore me to death :)

Sounds like Elvis which is interesting

Better than I expected. I don’t think I’ll put it on again but still kinda cool listening to an Elvis album….its Elvis.

Thank you mama ….. I have given the King his due a handful of times now and although I can appreciate it it just isn’t for me. Best song: Suspicious Minds Worst song: half the record ..

it didnt had much outstanding moments or much uniqueness, but it was easy to isten through

Elvari on elvari.

Day175 - another cool listen from the king. wearin that loved on look was the highlight for me, the momma and daddy songs not so much

"In the Ghetto: and "Suspicious Minds" are by far the best tracks on this album; the rest was ok, but not something I would go back to again and again. just a bit lackluster to me.

I've never been an Elvis fan, but OK, you can listen to this album. Is it great? Definitely not. It may have been very important in the context of its time. Today, it's probably only for Elvis fans and nostalgia music nerds. But OK, there are big differences to today's productions. This music is still real, in contrast to overhyped ex-country stars in glittery bodysuits and cowboy boots. Oh, the glittery outfit is of course a clear parallel. Well, show business. Still, a clear thumbs up for 'From Elvis to Memphis'. We'd rather not say anything about this lady, who wasn't even asked about here.

Mäßig interessanter Country Blues.

I've just never been a big fan of Elvis. He does have a good voice, but I've never liked the sound of it.

Cartman's In the Ghetto will always be the cannonical one, but its cool Elvis did a version too. This must've sounded very backwards looking in 1969, but in retrospect has that timeless classic feel to it. The band sounds great - a lively bass that keeps everything ticking along, some gentle soulful twang on the guitar, gorgeous backing vocals, surprisingly tasteful arrangements for the horns and strings that are lush but not (too) schmaltzy, and a crisp clear recording give this that essential soul sound for these pretty straightforward country and blues songs. Polished and slowed down compared to the raw energy of his early career, Elvis is in emerging as a full blown crooner here, demonstrating an impressive low range, that signature warble, and a flair for phrasing.

Of course I have "heard" Elvis. I know the memes and the cultural phenomena and the whole thing. What I didn't do was grow up in that era, or know his catalog of music. I do like his movies, but I am not sure I paid full attention to the music. So my musical exposure to Elvis is often limited to snippets and soundbites heard "in the wild" or in pieces in movies and the like. Listening to a full album I am astonished by his range, in his voice and style-wise. His lyrics range from playful to tragic and they don't have that all too common pretense to BE sad songs. He makes it easy and when this album ended and my playlist started (automatically as it is) I was somewhat disappointed not to hear a few more "Elvis songs."

song reco: suspicious minds ⭐⭐⭐⭐ classic album.

An ok album

I'm an Elvis fan, but this era isn't my favorite. It's better than so many other albums on this list though. Suspicious Minds is a classic.

Good crooning, classic Elvis. A lot of the songs sound very similar.

It's alright. I'm not a big fan of Elvis but he does have a good voice and the music isn't terrible. Some songs didn't age well, some songs are really good. I didn't think much of this record

Favorite Tracks: Suspicious Minds In the Ghetto

The king

Obviously classic, quite comforting, gives me gramophone vibes.

Not a fan, sounds like end of career overproduction

Definitely only know the well known Elvis songs and even then, wouldn’t say I’m a fan as such. But listening to this, I think he’s actually better than his popular songs give him credit for. Nice easy listening to have on

Quite enjoyed it

It was good. I probably won't listen to it much again. But not bad

It was really interesting to hear an Elvis album and not just one of his most popular hits randomly in a movie. This album was a blend of blues, country, and hints of rock and roll, and it was clear how influential his work was for future musicians. Some of the songs were really fun ("Only the Strong Survive" was the standout for me), but overall the trends towards country and slow songs wasn't really doing it for me.

It’s Elvis. What more is there to say.

could i write poetry to this? n

I'm just not an Elvis kind of person. This explains my disdain for Neil Diamond, as well.

3.5. As I gotten, I’ve come to appreciate Elvis more and more. Do I think he was the greatest? No. Do I think he’s still alive? You’re darn tootin’.

In The Ghetto and Suspicious Minds are bangers. The rest of the album is pretty inessential

such a vibe - much like other music i already enjoy - very foundational for artists i listen to today like teddy swims and paul cauthen. so romantic and honest - but gentle melody and comforting.

🥱

Later Elvis truly is the best Elvis 🔥 Kentucky Rain, In The Ghetto, Suspicious Minds, True Love Travels Down A Gravel Road and Burt Bacharach’s lovely Any Day Now are superb.

A few really good songs on this one!

the king is dead and will be forgotten. 2

I'll never be an Elvis fan, but this was OK.

Mid

It's funny. I feel like the album morphs from general 70s rock to suddenly by the end, I recognize them as Queen. The last three songs in particular I loved. March of the Black Queen, Funny How Love Is, Seven Seas of Rhye. It was all kind of blendable background noise while I did chores and then Black Queen came on and I was like *gasp QUEEN* So I loved hearing that evolution from beginning to end. Great album. Ends super strong.

It’s got a good cohesion to it. I’d come back to it.

You never really hear *good* things about Elvis in modern-day music discussion. A man depicted as a thief more than a pioneer and is effectively a symbol representing the well-documented appropriation of Rock N' Roll. While that's a fair assessment - many artists who have shamelessly plagiarized (like Led Zeppelin) seem to have an easier time getting off the hook. Not to say these two are in the same situation - but it leads me to think that the quality of music and resonance with modern-day youth plays a large part in reaching a consensus on such artists. Nevertheless, I tried to put all that aside when listening to this album which I found to be mostly enjoyable. Oddly enough, I get a more Country, RnB, and Soul vibe off many of these songs as opposed to typical Rock N' Roll or Blues. Elvis' deep, crooning style makes this all sound intimate, almost like you're at some sort of private show. I also enjoy the backing female vocals across this album, especially on 'Long Black Limousine'. The quaint piano and string-led songs are the best - I certainly prefer them to the country-inspired ones with my favorite being the cinematic-sounding 'Any Day Now'. While not blown away by any means, I'd be lying if I said this was anything but a short little album filled with nice late-60s bops.

Elvis was unsurprisingly masterful. He’s just got that undeniable Tennessee twang and he picks and chooses his songs so well!! Nice to finally do a bit of a deeper dive.

Loved this. Didn't get to listen as thoroughly as I wanted to so it's definitely going on my list for the next couple weeks. 4.5/5

Wonderful. Everything was so cool and bluesy and Elvis-y. Excellent album, four stars.

Just got kinda bored with it. It was a higher 2 though

it's like fine

Enjoyable, I think I ended up listening to it at least 1.5 times

i mean, Elvis is a GOAT in his own right when it comes to music, but i can't say i've ever sat down and listened to a full album. i actually really liked this a lot more than i thought i would. some weird songs on the back half of the records... but overall i enjoyed this a lot.

Well everyone knows Elvis. Gotta admit never heard an album though. 1) good guitar. I’d say in 1969 this was on the cusp of being outdated upon release 3) yeah that’s Elvis 4) more Elvis 6) I like the more upbeat songs backed with a band. The solo piano songs are classic Elvis but I don’t listen to Elvis Gentle on my mind is nice In the ghetto is classic And suspicious lies is one of his best, which is saying a lot. Ooh a fade out fade back in. Tricksy Don’t cry daddy has a bit more ‘modern’ sound. Opening instrumentation Kentucky rain good Ends on a crooner. Glad I heard this. More variety than expected, a real solid album right before the explosion of bands like Led Zeppelin 4star

Boring.

Solid album from that era. More country feel than I was expecting.

Pretty good but not really an album kind of artist. Some good songs on here.

Was OK, a little hard to follow

Like many, when I see the name Elvis I hear rockabilly and 50s rock & roll. He’s always had some blues in him too, so this record simultaneously feels both new and somewhat of a return to familiarity. “Late” era Elvis (only in his 30’s at the time!) still has some of that signature vocal delivery, but you can tell it’s dialed back a bit and more mature. I understand that this was a return to non-soundtrack albums after a period of… questionable quality soundtrack work, so perhaps Elvis and co. wanted to play it safe and dip into the blues side of his musical roots. Production quality was certainly not lacking, with the house band, The Memphis Boys, doing a lot of legwork too. Alright album, gets a bit sleepy at times but I can appreciate the evolution in Elvis’ music at the time.

A good album with Elvis songs I haven't heard before. I liked Suspicious Minds, Long Black Limousine and I'll Hold You In My Heart.

It's cool. Not bad

Rock, soul, country, blues. Varios megahits. Venga, vinilo.

In the Ghetto. Suspicious Mind.

Ew elvis

again fine.. nothing to write home about 2/5

It’s Elvis

I'm not a massive Elvis fan, but I do know that there are albums of his that are far more worthy of inclusion in this challenge. Meh

talented musicians - doing something I’m just not that into. Felt lacking in passion and authenticity - I appreciate a bit more grit

Elvis without the raw rock and roll grit

You can hear the joy in his voice and his songs. Beyond his normal bravado, the man was so happy to get to do something he wanted to do after years. The Memphis band really added that saccharine quality along with the melismatic orchestrations that just sticks the songs in your head and keeps you coming back

🤴

In the ghetto

Groovy. Lower energy and more mature lyrics than some of Elvis's earlier work, but there's a soft-spoken introspection here that I really enjoy. The instrumentation isn't spectacular but it does its job, weaving tastefully between the vocal lines and creating a kind of jazz-blues feel. 4/5 Key tracks: In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds, Wearin' That Loved On Look, True Love Travels On a Gravel Road

Though Elvis was getting older, his voice is still strong in this album. The album features the very strong song 'In The Ghetto'. That's the only hit in this album and it bothers me that 'Suspicious Minds' is not on the album (although it was eventually included as a bonus track). Its not the kind of album that's gonna move you. It doesn't have a theme or isn't revolutionary in any way. Its just Elvis being Elvis. Decent album but gets a bit old after a while. FAVORITE SONGS: - In The Ghetto - I'm Movin' On - Power of My Love 2.75/5

It's Elvis!

The good songs are great. Just not that many good songs out this bunch.

Listened to this album too many times and I still don't have a great opinion. I like rock Elvis a lot more than crooner Elvis.

Not a fan of Elvis, but he was a top notch performer.

Elvis was pretty good. Despite its age, it didn't sound like grandma music at all. I see why people liked his music.

It’s taken me a while to get over the idea that Elvis is my grandma’s music- though it literally is, she would play it all the time- but I’m glad I did because he’s pretty goshdarned good.

suspicious minds gives this album an extra star

I stand corrected. Elvis did actually made a good album. The production, the choir, his delivery of the songs... it's perfect, despite the usual lack of singles ("In the Ghetto" is its only single, while his masterpiece "Suspicious Minds" is actually a bonus track).

nice elvis

It’s hard not to enjoy this era of Elvis Presley. Even though it’s not the sort of music I would normally listen to, his voice is too good not to like it.

Was nice to listen to, but not my usual kind of music. Doubt I'll stick this album on again.

Elvis, Elvis, Elvis. I have a soft spot for his music, as my mum would constantly play his music around the house when I was younger and still plays his Christmas albums every year. This isn't his best stuff by a long way, I want to give it more. But can't. I would just like to add that on the ghetto is probably in his top 3 songs. And if the album had just been that then I would have given five stars

You’re just a bit mid Elvis, sorry.

It's fine. I mean, it's Elvis. I quite liked In The Ghetto. Still. Still some die hard fans out there.

Elvis does Motown? This record was released in the same year as Altamont, David Bowie's Space Oddity, and The Beatles last concert. The songs are typical for Presley and the backing tracks are good but I can't see why this is an important recording. In 1969 this music must have felt like a relic of the malt-shoppe-going-steady-poodle-skirt days.

Above average for an Elvis album. Vocals were cleaner but the songs get repetitive after a while (album has 16 songs, which is probably too many). 5.5/10 (2.75/5)

Favorite Elvis!

Used to love Elvis when I was a kid, but I didn't really enjoy this. Was a bit boring.

Not as good as the other Elvis album so far but still a funky groove

Liked it quite a bit 👍 the drums and bass sound incredible. Peak Vegas Presley?

I felt like this was a fun listen. I know a lot of his hits, and knew at least a few songs off this album but was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked a some of the songs I hadn't heard before. That said, enough of the album was so-so to me that I don't feel like I should rate this much higher. I really liked about half the album, but that said the other half wasn't bad just not great. Most of those were the slower songs which tend to take time to grow on me so entirely possible this could grow up to a 4 for me over time.

I put this off because I really thought I would dread it and I wanted to, if I am being honest. But it really was not too bad.

Good but not for me

Elvis is elvis

A surprisingly enjorable listen, a bit more digging revealed that the backing band is the same as the Dusty Springfield album from monday, both were recorded at the same studio. I really like his voice and the instrumentals are very good and soulful. Great backing vocals throughout. 4.5/5

Not too bad

Highlights: Only The Strong Survive, I’m Movin’ On, Power of My Love, Suspicious Minds

Hard to beat Elvis for iconic voice and sound. Didn't have many of his bigger hits, but still enjoyable.

A great collection of songs, perfect for driving in the mountains. Nice variety of instrumentation.

Never a big Elvis fan, but his significance can’t be denied. And there are a few solid tracks on here.

When I was coming up, Elvis was already a nostalgia act. Tacky velvet posters. The crazy jumpsuits. The "karate." The hair. I couldn't get it. Why was this guy the "King of Rock and Roll" when there was so much *better* rock and roll out there. I basically ignored Elvis and the myth around him for the better part of my life, minus a trip to Graceland where I thought, "Damn. This is tacky as hell." Fast forward to me in my 40's, drinking and getting high with my best friend. I have no idea how the conversation got to where it did, but he asked me "Have you ever seen Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii?" which is the christmas special he recorded in 1973 at the beginning of his long fade. For the first few songs of the set, he's dope-addled and bleary -- and I'm like "this is embarassing for him." And then lightning strikes. The pharmaceuticals either balance themselves out, or Elvis just decided, "You know, I'm going to kick some ass tonight." And like a switch was thrown, there he was -- one of the great showmen and voices to grace a stage. He just had so much power in his vocals. His version of "Steamroller" is still one of my favorite rock and roll moments. So when this came up -- this big-band album from 1969, I was determined to approach it with an open mind -- and I'm sure glad that I did. Everyone's heard In the Ghetto and Suspicious Minds, but the whole album is Elvis just going for it. The back-to-back of "I'm Movin' On" and "Power of My Love" is just sexy blue energy. A great listen. Unexpected bangers: Long Black Limousine, Kentucky Rain, Mama Liked the Roses.

A really great album - Elvis has a wonderful voice and these songs are pretty solid. Good mix of soul/R&B with a country twist. It's no wonder that he was called The King - I know he stole from artists but damn he has a soothing voice.

It's hard to go wrong with Elvis, but I can't say that this album blew me away. It starts really strong, but fails to change things or remain interesting after the first few songs. Every song on it was at least decent, but this is the kind of thing that's best heard just one song at a time, listening to the full album all in one go just isn't a hugely fulfilling experience.

Decent fan of Elvis but don’t see this as one of his greatest albums. Seemed like a lot of B-sides toward the end of his reign as king. Still a great voice though, 3.25/5

Buttery smooth production and vocals encapsulate this album. While for me personally it was a bit boring to listen to, when I turned this album on again while journaling and after when I played some games, I enjoyed this production much more. Background music where your attention can parse in and out from the music. With that said this is still a beautiful album. This album also defied expectations for me for what I even thought Elvis' music could be, I always imagined music from Elvis to be much more archaic, crackly and simple. yet When I listened to this album I discovered beautiful layered multi instrumental production combined with Elvis' smooth voice.

Some of these tracks were great, but others fell flat. At this point in his career, I feel like Elvis's crooning lacks some of the energy that made him stand out in the first place. To my surprise, the instrumentation carried this project for me. Lyrics are sappy (but not endearingly so) in many places and downright harmfully portraying masculinity in others. This is something that I would not bat an eye at if it were playing at my grandmother's house, but I wouldn't go out of my way to listen to it myself.

It's good for what it is but I've never loved Elvis

It was nice to listen to a new album, but it did get a little bit repetitive. It was way different than any of the Elvis records I'd listened to before, and I was surprised how much I liked it, and how contemporary to the late 60s some of it sounded. Overall though, it could have been 4 or 5 songs shorter and not suffered at all. Not my favorite.

Great album will listen again.

Elvis made great music in his time. I still find some of his songs outstanding today. That's how I feel about "In the Gettho" and "Suspicious Minds" on this album. I found the rest of the album rather meaningless to corny. Maybe that's my problem with Elvis. I never really liked him, so although I really like 2 tracks on the album, I probably won't listen to it again. 3/5

Yes what a show

This was a real mixed bag. None of it was all that good though. The musicianship is top notch, but it felt like Elvis was just given a bunch of random songs to sing. Is it a country album? Is it gospel? Is it soul? Nobody knows. Also most of the songs were boring, suspicious minds was good. He butchered Gentle on my mind.

Didn’t date well. I never was an Elvis fan.

It’s Elvis ! 3*

All merged into one but enjoyable.

God damn, man. So good. Just in awe.

Elvis rules

Elvis's return to pop music and break from movie soundtracks. It was a notable album and a favorite of Elvis fans.

I enjoyed “Only the Strong Survive” and “Suspicious Minds”

Any song or album automatically sounds iconic when it's got Elvis' voice on it. This particular one lacks any of his especially memorable tracks (save maybe "In the Ghetto") but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Although not a fan of Elvis, he is a legend and singing icon. This album was OK because it was a later one. Didn't like the early fifties pure rock n roll he did although I recognise these are classics. Songs featured on here such as Suspicious Minds, In the ghetto and Daddy don't cry are haunting ballads. This deserves its place in the album Hall of fame

Very good album from Elvis. I have not heard this album, in its entirety before and found it enjoyable. It is unlike any of the rock and roll-based Elvis that I am used to. It is a very soulful and country-based Elvis that shows what an excellent performer he really was.

4 starts for inclusion of suspicious minds 🤌

Um, it's Elvis. So. Ten outta ten.

From Elvis in Memphis was zo slecht nog niet. De backing band Memphis Boys zorgt voor de country-soul style, Elvis voor de rock n roll. Suspicious Minds is echt heerlijk, Kentucky Rain is mijn 2e favoriet. De blazers zijn echt sterk op dit album. Ook de backing vocals werken goed. Toch is Elvis echt niet mijn favoriet, en ben ik daarom ook streng: het is voor het meerendeel van het album niet mijn pakkie an. Toch redelijk kunnen genieten van een paar songs. Rating: 6,5 Highlights: Suspicious Minds, Kentucky Rain

Dit album markeert een beetje de overgang van Rockabilly Elvis waar ik wel van hou, en gekke pakjes showboat Elvis waar ik over het algemeen van walg. Het heeft elementen van beiden, begint sterk met een paar songs waarin ik zijn iconische stem wel echt geloof. Later wordt het wat te veel show en act, en voelt het bijna als Lee Towers. De achtergrondzang maakt het erg soulful, waardoor Elvis moeiteloos switcht tussen country, blues, en soulmuziek. Waardeer de verscheidenheid wel, maar te weinig echt epische momenten zoals in 'Suspicious Minds' en de uitstekende cover van 'Gentle On My Mind'. De controle die hij heeft over z'n stem is subliem, maar had hem liever wat vaker iets meer risico zien nemen. 6/10 Highlights: Suspicious Minds Gentle On My Minds

Tja, Elvis. Ik word er vaak niet heel warm van Op zich is dit wel een prima plaat. Hij maakt duidelijk een transitie door. Weg bij de hounddog-rock uit de jaren 50 en op weg naar de Las Vegas Elvis met de dikke speknek. Tuurlijk, zijn stem is waanzinnig. Zo kenmerkend en onder controle, maar echt spannend is de muziek gewoon niet. Saaie koortjes en wat strijkers, maar voor eind jaren 60 verwacht je meer experimenten of uitprobeersels. Prima, was leuk. 6,5/10 Highlights Power of my love Gentle on my mind In the Ghetto Suspicious minds

Better than I expected

Classic Elvis. Chill vibes

better than i was expecting

"From Elvis in Memphis" is a remarkable album that showcases Elvis Presley at the height of his musical prowess. Released in 1969, this album marked a significant return to form for Elvis, who had spent much of the 1960s focused on movie soundtracks. The album features a blend of rock, soul, and country influences, highlighting Elvis's versatility as a vocalist. Tracks like "In the Ghetto" and "Suspicious Minds" are timeless classics that showcase Elvis's emotive singing and storytelling abilities. What sets "From Elvis in Memphis" apart is its production quality and the caliber of musicianship. Recorded at the famed American Sound Studio in Memphis, the album features top-notch musicians who complement Elvis's vocals perfectly. Overall, "From Elvis in Memphis" is a standout album in Elvis Presley's discography, showcasing his musical range and artistry. It's a must-listen for fans of Elvis and anyone who appreciates classic rock and soul music.

Certainly some cheese factor with this - but this was a fun listen. A soul country sound with a tight backing band. Elvis’ vocal affectations sometimes got in the way.

Probably peak Elvis for me. When you think about what you want from EAP, it's the voice, isn't it, and here he has absolute full power without going into the Las Vegas era croon. Also, in Suspicious Minds and In The Ghetto, it has two songs that time has not dimmed in the slightest. Side note: isn't it weird to hear the non-live version of Suspicious Minds? I can't really think of another song where a live version is so much better known that the original (No Woman, No Cry?). It's not a five, because there's too many fairly derivative songs, but even they have the pleasure of hearing The King sing.

Great music, not all of it, the album is a bit long but its quite good nevertheless

I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. When I think of Elvis I think of his earlier stuff which is good but not revolutionary and all of his filler junk he released. This album was different. It's a great collection of love songs with a more country feel, the band and backup singers are fantastic. Some standouts were "suspicious minds", "Kentucky Rain", and "True love travels on a gravel road", but beyond that everything else is enjoyable too. Classic country album.

77/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

In the Ghettooo He's the boy wearing orange who’s losing his pride Cause kenny and his whole family resides In The Ghettoooooo

I enjoy a bit of late period Elvis, and the highs on this are very enjoyable

startte veelbelovend... maar echt wel iets te veel crooners... Elvis heeft heel wat betere platen gemaakt dan deze... sorry voor de fans, maar dit is echt middelmatig

Not his well-known songs but still good. There were a few songs I knew towards the end of the album.

First off: Elvis is King. Elvis had 4x number 1 albums (and a #2) before the Beatles recorded their first single (“My Bonnie” with Tony Sheridan singing). Elvis had 149 Top 40 hits (in USA) including 18x #1s. But by 1969, when this album was released, his musical star had faded a bit. He had been more focused on movies, with 15 movies in the previous 5 years. And at 35 years old, the girls who swooned over him in the 50’s, were (probably) Moms. This was his first non-soundtrack in over 2 years, and only second since 1962, and reflected his return to a focus on music. This is a very solid album, the start of Elvis’s later stage. The arrangements are bigger, it is all very polished. You can see the Vegas version of Elvis starting to emerge. There was only 1 single on this album, “In The Ghetto”, which only made #3 in USA, but is a brilliant song. And everything is solid, it is a good listen. The version of the album includes some great bonus tracks recorded at the same sessions, but only released as singles. This includes the hits “Suspicious Minds” and “Kentucky Rain”, which are both brilliant. I’ll come back to this one for sure. I was torn between 4 and 5, leaning towards 4 until I got to the bonus tracks. That sealed the 5.

I didn't know much about his music or personal life. There is a controversy about if he 'stole' from black people's music. Doing some research it looks like he greatly respected black artists who practiced Blues and invented Rock n' Roll. For him going to colored churches as a kid was a big musical inspiration. Nevertheless, black artists would never reach the same heights, praise, and status that he has (at least at the time). What I find undeniably problematic is his relation to young teenagers at the time. Altogether I find it hard to give an unbiased opinion. From what I've heard, I wasn't too much of a fan of his music anyway.

This album was an unexpected joy. The sound is so warm and Elvis' voice is buttery goodness.

I’m not the biggest Elvis fan, but this is a pretty inspired performance. Elvis’ voice is great throughout and I love the background vocal performances. It opens up with the excellent Westin’ That Loved On Look. Long Black Limousine is another early highlight for me. On the back half Suspicious Minds is a standout with it’s infectious chorus. Overall this is easily my favorite Elvis record that I’ve listened to; there’s a warm vibe to the entire recording and a more developed sound over his mid to late fifties works. The arrangements remind me of some of Sinatra’s best work and Elvis’ vocals here are just as strong. It’s really an excellent record from beginning to end.

Gear: DCA ÆON 2 Noire Artwork: als ob all die posthumen Las Vegas Strip-Imitatoren schon bedrohlich lauern... Mix: fett abgemischt, viel Hall in Vocals Musik: \"Suspicuous Minds\" und \"In The Ghetto\" bleiben geile Nummern - der Rest ist mir zu sehr Country-Pop und das braucht die Welt nicht Wertung: 🍔🍔/5

As far as Elvis goes, it was pretty solid! Elvis is just not my favorite in general.

Best album to sand a table to.

Like it’s good, but it’s like just like classic Elvis? I mean don’t get me wrong, the guitar line fucks and the bluesiness is sexy but idk it’s mid

I really loved listening to this album. The only problem is that I really enjoyed the accompanying band a lot more than Elvis himself. I read up on this one and he specifically chose this studio due to the fact that the back up band's soulful sound and to me it really carries the album for him...and isn't that the whole gripe with Elvis stealing the sound of other musicians in the first place? I think it's an amazing album but it feels weird to give Elvis all that credit.

Good for his time, but not exactly exciting music anymore

Very solid

Started to really like it by the end but most of it was meh. Rating: 3.4

If you love Elvis, this album is for you! Not for me, sadly.

2.9/5 Best Track: Suspicious Minds

Bored outta my mind 1/5

i never really realise how good elvis is

Decent album overall. Makes me think of being a kid and wandering around in general stores or drug stores. Suspicious Minds is a great song and seems like something people will still be listening to centuries from now.

If you like your Elvis ham-fried, glazed and smothered in overdramatic weepy vocals, strings and a lady choir, please partake! Me, it’s fine. Not my favorite Elvis mode but I can’t deny the formula works. As in most of these things, a little goes a long way.

I took a course on Elvis Presley in college. No kidding. I wrote a 30 page paper on Elvis’ relationship to John Lennon. For real! I got an A! Best research ever. That being said, I’m something of an Elvisologist myself. I do prefer early Elvis, his Sun Records stuff is fantastic. I like him most when he’s crooning. But, I think “Don’t” is my favorite of his, because of his vocal performance. BUT we cannot overlook Late 60s Elvis! He did some good stuff during this time period, and this album has some good, and some iffy (Power of My Love is pretty rapey), songs. And, at times, that crooning came through. This is a solid album, and I give it a 4.

Primer acercamiento a Elvis en formato LP. Contra todo pronostico, este lado no tan rockero de él encaja bien en las composiciones. No obstante, lamentablemente ninguna canción del álbum resonó conmigo del todo (quizás Power of My Love). 2.5/5

The King.