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Elvis has an iconic sound even in his debut album. This album really shows who Elvis was and the reasons that he would go through and breakthrough in music. The album is enjoyable and great, and a lot of the songs are classics, particularly blue, suede shoes, but this album being all covers does take a bit away from the master that is Elvis. I think that this is an iconic and great album and I love the sound. I love Elvis. I love that he debuted with this and that this is what started just who he was, and how you changed the music and the scope of what popular music it was, but I do wish it was more original songs from him, which we will get later in his discography, but that doesn’t take away that this is probably one of the best debut albums of all time
Not my favourite Elvis album, but it’s still Elvis so it gets four stars.
Pas du tout mon style mais je ne peux que reconnaître qu'Elvis avait du talent
Early Elvis finding his way. Needed better songs which came later but you can see what he became in there. Weird version of Blue Moon though
Fine Not my thing
Really good. Elvis is the king of rock for a reason. Dude was so great. Wish the songs were longer and there were more guitar solos but thats personal preference
Pretty decent, I get why this is on the list. Some covers were good, others not so much. I prefer Elvis' dark tone later in his career, but he was only 18-20 when making this album, so it makes sense why his voice is so light.
My wife would divorce me if I gave this one star so I’m giving it two. But it is pretty terrible by current standards. I don’t see why this mess of sappiness with an occasional rockabilly song would be so dynamic shifting other than racial.
I don't know if Elvis needed to be the first artist that we get a repeat album from (is the order random? I forgot.) on a couple songs I was surprised to hear a voice that didnt sound like the Elvis I was familiar with; maybe because it's an older album of his. I was also surprised to learn that Kanye West's "Gold Digger" quotes "I got a Woman" directly.
3 stars. Probably blew the minds of many white teenagers in the 1950s (not Mombo, though), but pretty . . . tame? bland? today (or even when I was growing up). Note covers of songs by Ray Charles (I Got a Woman) and Tutti-Frutti (Little Richard) - the originals are (not surprisingly) better. I admit that I only listened to this one once, but I'm not motivated to listen again. Not (at all) that I hated it -- just that I don't hear the need to hear it again. Regarding the music: it was competent, but possibly sounds a bit stiff, now? Historically, of course, this album was important: birth of (white) rock n roll, and all that. Possibly of slightly more interest for the two of you, since (I'm guessing) it doesn't sound quite as stale to you as it does to me?
he's got a very unique vocal delivery that is almost fun, but becomes grating quickly. because I'm not a teenage girl in the 50's, I'm not impressed
no words i can use to describe this will top the review describing elvis as "mr beast of the 50s". the biggest guy in the world because he picked the right time and place to gentrify black music to sell to a white audience. i just don't care about this fucking guy. he doesn't even sound that good. i don't think any of these better than the originals that he's covering. ana already covered it but "tutti fruiti" is one of the most egregious ones on here because he's just mumbling his way through it at a slightly higher tempo. it's awful. a lot of this was new at the time or whatever but, genuinely, in 2026: who *gives* a shit about this anymore?
Not even the best album to use this album text style. Elvis was really good at taking great songs by mostly black singers and making them more palatable for a white audience and I just hate everything about that. I'd be almost able to overlook it if I felt like Elvis' prescence added to the songs, but I don't think it does. Listening to the neutered version of Little Richard's great Tutti Frutti actively annoyed me. Ray Charles' I got a Woman is watered down harder then a homeopathic medicine. Even the standards in here are done better elsewhere: this rendition of Blue Moon is so less interesting then either The Marcels or Sinatra. I think the only song that holds up to an original version (at least from the songs I know of) is Blue Suede Shoes, which is largely good because it sticks very closely to the Carl Perkins version. The sound quality here is god awful too, its a debut so I tend to give some leeway there afterall, maybe the budget just didn't afford much better? As an exercise in enjoyment though, its so noticeable and grating. It can be historically significant as it wants, but it cannot be more then straight ass.
I understand the importance of Elvis ... his contribution to Rock and Roll. But he didn't write songs; he just covered other artists, and most of the time the original version was better than the Elvis copy.
Favorites: Blue suede shoes, I got a woman, I love you because, trying to get to you
Kind of enjoyable. Better than expected.
hab das album abgebrochen.
jaa let it ride aber mäsig ok
Checke warum die ladies damals auf ihn abgefahren sind. Finds eig ganz cool aber würds mir nicht im Alltag anhören. Aber was er mit seiner Stimme macht ist halt schon einzigartig und hat denk ich auch viele Künstler nach ihm inspiriert. -> zb Falco! ;)
Direkt mit gute Laune gestartet! Alles sehr schnell. Aber ich mag die Stimmung und Stimme! Funky, groovy. Will mich direkt bewegen. Tolles Cover, tolle Farben!
Wieder eins wo mir der Musikalische Weitblick fehlt um das wirklich einzuorndnen. Was macht das jetzt besonders? Oder ist das nur aus Prinzip dabei weil Elvis auf soner Liste nicht fehlen darf? Alles mit Schwung kann man schon machen, die ruhigen hab ich fast alle geskippt weil furchtbar. Grundsätzlich war ich froh das es nach 28 min vorbei war. Ich mag Elvis halt nicht.
For historical importance, there is no other way to review this but giving it a 5/5. However, listening with the jaded ears of a middle aged man in the 2020s, it just doesn’t hit the same way. Of course, the songs are good, and many of his versions are tolerable, a select few are even superior to the originals. The less said about Tutti Frutti, the better. All in all a pleasant enough listen
That sure is Elvis. Didn't hate it, didn't blow my mind or anything.
Hmm. On the one hand, extremely historically significant. You can hear the seeds of all the myriad genres that 50's rock and roll would inspire, and you could argue that these later genres simply choose to emphasize different aspects of rock that were already here on this album - you can hear the twangy hippie country-rock in the hillbilly elements of this record, the thick, bluesy sound of many later British Invasion bands, the energy that would later spawn garage and punk. That's obviously not to say that Elvis singlehandedly invented rock and roll, or that his career was not artificially bolstered by the racism of the recording industry and of the US in the 50s more generally, but I also don't think it's true to say that he simply pilfered the sound of black musicians wholesale and did nothing new except sell it to white America. White people had been singing rock and roll years before this record, but the difference between someone forgotten like Pat Boone and Elvis was that Elvis was the first white guy to actually be good at it. He has genuine talent and energy that stands out among the incredibly lame cover songs of many white rockers of this period, and while I prefer Berry I still think Elvis can go toe to toe with him and other black artists. Elvis also introduced a lot of country elements to rock and roll, which you can hear clearly on this record, so it's untrue to say he simply copied homework. But did I enjoy this a whole lot? I enjoyed gaining more context for music history, but I just really do not care for love ballads from rock musicians of any era, and this record is full of that kind of filler. 50's rock is one of those genres that is really best experienced through singles in my opinion. The fact that these songs are so ubiquitous now, and seem so basic in comparison to what came later, also makes it hard to judge. In that regard I actually feel a similar way about Grandmaster Flash's album 'The Message'. Incredibly revolutionary for its time but when these songs have been done to death it's hard to feel that same excitement. 5 for historical importance, 3 for my personal enjoyment.
I do enjoy a bit of Elvis, though others in the era have aged much better.
Fun nice stuff
elvis
Man, fuck Elvis.
I prefer the sun sessions for early stuff, and his later stuff in general better than this. But it's still Elvis
I liked the other elvis better
this fuckin guy
Some wild production choices for an album this age.
Elvis is corny and ass.
Elvis did not write any of these songs, but they're pretty good covers.
I wouldn't say is the best one of Elvis, but nice album for sure!
meh, no es mi estilo, pero entiendo q es revolucionario
There may be no better opener than Blue Suede Shoes. The album shows his the great breadth of his vocal range. Only wish that the recording of Blue Moon didn't sound like a demo, it just doesn't fit the rest of the album but overall a great 30mins of music.
nothing special
Golden oldies.
Had Little Richard the day before this, not sure if the algorithm planned that or if it was coincidence but either way it's funny. He's a piece of music history, but it's just all the same note for me. Blue suede shoes is a great song but that's about it.
About what I expected. Some jangly backing music, not particularly interesting in its own right nor are the lyrics or the singing. Definitely overhyped for being an anomaly for the era perhaps. Like if Eminem was shit.
I just find this dull. I do enjoy the odd banger as nostalgia element but it's always in the context of sounding old. It's not timeless. "Tuttie Frutti" is classic example of toe tapping nonsense that just doesn't appeal as an enduring anything. "Just because" is a slightly less soppy strained warbler where I tune in on a lovely recorded blues guitar section which is ruined by some maracas. Sums it up. Hard to hate it all but not much to interest me.
Listening to this has made me think that Elvis Presley must be the most overrated artist of all time. I mean, it's not terrible but it's not very good either. Firstly, his singing is pretty average. Affected warbling to one side, he manages fine in the lower register but often drifts way off key in the higher notes. Secondly, the music at best is just the blues and at worst it's a flaccid smooze fest. I'm not arguing that it's awful music, but I simply cannot see why this was so revered. My strong suspicion is that he performed a much needed service to a racist white America: finally allowing them to admit that they liked blues music.
Bit of classic tunes. Didn't mind it but won't listen again on purpose.
Made me think of Carol
This is why they call him The King. I also love bloated corpse Elvis.
Didn't hate it. Didn't love it.
Hmmm. I guess I like Elvis.
Really enjoyed large parts of this. Basically the faster tracks, plus Money Honey. The slower ballads tend to drag a little, but overall a very good debut.
I don't mind a bit of Elvis, it's different. I found some of the tracks, however, a bit slow and uninspiring.
Yeah he's a fucking legend ain't he. Some awesome tunes and the guy has unlimited game doesn't he.
Not for me
Historic music legend. Breaking barriers for his time.
Having never listened to an Elvis album I didn't know what the expect. What I got was a while bunch of ideas masquerading as songs. Each one undeveloped as if it didn't really matter whether the song went anywhere because that's not what he was really about.
Rating: 4.8/5 Short Review: Raw, electrifying rock and roll that feels like the moment popular music shifted forever. It’s loose, rebellious, and full of swagger that still jumps out of the speakers. Favorite Track: Blue Suede Shoes. The performance is pure attitude, and Elvis delivers it with a confidence that helped define early rock and roll.
The Good: The King of Rock and Roll The Bad: The state of royalty these days… The Ugly: … I’ve got nothing… Album cover shows up and I have 2 instant reactions: Finally get the king, and there goes the ranking for the ‘50s. The first should be a no-brainer… but my second comment has to do with the annoying fact that the ‘50s seems to be my favorite decade of music as it holds the highest average score of all decades. This changes today. Blue Suede Shoes, what a great song to start a freshman album with. Arguably the best song. It is catchy, it has a great flow, and it just makes us want more! Then more kicks in… and I started scratching my head wondering what the hell I was listening to. At times you are expecting there to be a punchline, as you think you are attending a comedy show… because this is not serious, is it? I’d love to write something smart. I’d love to write something insightful. I’d’d loved to have loved this album… 2* is what I am giving the King…
Makes total sense to be on the list, Elvis is Elvis. But naturally sounds incredibly dated as a result of being such early rock and roll. Fun hearing "I Got a Woman" which I know is a Ray Charles cover and was used for "Gold Digger". Incredibly disappointed to report that this version of "Blue Moon" pales in comparison to Sinatra's
Not sure about this elvis album, was expecting more from the "king". Blue suede shoes is obviously a banger but everything else was a bit forgettable. Okay I actually really like blue moon. 2/5
The OG culture vulture and probably the most overrated artist ever. He has some catchy songs though.
Classic mehr nicht
Definitely a performer, not an artist. I would rather listen to the originals of many of these. Also very one-note.
A decent listen - I prefer his slightly later stuff, but this is lively simple music and lyrics and a great voice.
Годно. Можно слушать, для меня больше как позитивный фон. слушать еще раз - да
Это очень круто, но не могу представить сценарий для этого альбома в своей жизни, но будь у меня виниловый проигрыватель я бы хотел себе эту пластинку, это не 100% попадание в меня но это великолепная музыка
Rock music has moved so far beyond this, but it’s important to remember that most white people were just listening to crooners right before this. I think this one has to be appreciated within its historical influence. Did he unfairly make millions of dollars more than black artists who had been developing and performing this style of music for decades? Absolutely. But did he appreciate the music and by crossing it over, help build a bridge across the divide, opening the door for future opportunities? Also yes
Du skal lete lenge etter 50-tallsalbum som ikke fremstår utdaterte. Dette er ikke et av dem. Top 3: Blue Suede Shoes, Trying to Get to You, Blue Moon - Take 9/M
I'm starting to wonder what my review criteria are and as a usable exercise I am judging on how likely I am to listen again. I like this and appreciate it's position in the history of pop music, but I'm unlikely to put it on.
RCA sides, s'alright
No. 375/1001 Blue Suede Shoes 4/5 I'm Counting On You 3/5 I Got a Woman 3/5 One-Sided Love Affair 3/5 I Love You Because 3/5 Just Because 3/5 Tutti Frutti 4/5 Trying to Get to You 3/5 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry 3/5 I'll Never Let You Go 3/5 Blue Moon 3/5 Money Honey 3/5 Average: 3,17 Alright listen, but has aged quite a bit.
I'm not really an Elvis fan, but I enjoyed listening to the album that inspired the Clash's most famous album cover.
entretenido y ya
Pretty great.
Fav Songs: none, they all sound the same and they're all ass Least Fav: all of them 1.4/10
Some great stuff.
I understand the hate. However. “Blue moon”. Four! Downright spooky at times….
Album 63 Top 3 favorites off the album: I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You), Blue Suede Shoes, I Got a Woman It's a classic. It's been a classic. It will continue to be a classic. It reminds me of a friend I had a crush on. I like the higher energy songs more than the slow ones, but it's all good. Someone needs to take me out dancing. I swear. By December 31 of this year, I will have gone out swing dancing at least once. Mark my words. I have three people in mind who would almost certainly say yes, four if we count the former crush who I haven't spoken to in a few years.
Well, I’ve never been an Elvis fan ( though my sister loves him😂), but I did really like this album, I played it on a roll twice!!
Really early, rockabilly Elvis. This isn’t his best for sure. He’s still figuring out his voice on some songs here. It’s fun, but later albums and songs make better use of his talent. Notable tracks include Blue Suede Shoes, Tutti Frutti.
Not a huge Elvis fan to begin with and this is one of his worst
I bet this was the shit in the 60s or whatever but it’s meh now. Good but not playlist worthy 3
This was a good listen, in a musical history sort of way. It was the equivalent of watching silent movies in film class. I appreciate the context, but won’t spend any time listening again
Smell like cultural appropriation in here to anybody else? Doesn't have "In the Ghetto" or "Suspicious Minds" on it so I'm leaning Chuck D's way here, although I acknowledge Elvis was foundational in the development of rock and roll.
So far, this is the first album I’ve struggled getting through - the swing between catchy songs and ballads is a little too much for me. Favourite track: Blue Suede Shoes
jeg er iKKE elvis fan. jeg liker ikke schtiken hans. jeg liker ikke at han stjal fra roy hamilton. jeg synes ikke det er noe å feire og være stolt over at rock og blues kun ble akseptabelt fordi en hvit elvis gjorde det først. jeg synes ikke han er sjarmerende. og jeg synes ikke musikken er god nok for å gjøre opp for det hule personaet hans.
Yes, I totally get it
Jumpy and Straightforward. Good stuff but almost all covers like a lot of early albums from big artists back then. A decent listen but probably won't bring it out over and over. Why am I even writing a review for Elvis. From Musicboard (OG 1/9/26, Copied 2/26/26)
Want to give it a 3.5 it was good but didn't love it
Not a fan of the king
I listened to Elvis Presley, the debut album by Elvis Presley, and it was a really interesting experience. What struck me most was how different this version of rock sounds compared to what rock eventually became. When I think of rock today, I often associate it with something heavier, more aggressive, more confrontational. But here, the sound is lighter, more rhythmic, and much more connected to dance. It lives closer to rockabilly, with strong roots in country and blues, and there’s an undeniable sense of movement and fun running through the record. It’s a very charismatic album. You can hear why Elvis was such a cultural phenomenon. His voice carries both softness and confidence, and there’s a looseness to the performances that makes everything feel alive and immediate. Overall, it was a pleasant listening experience. I gave it three stars, a solid rating for an album I enjoyed, even if I didn’t deeply connect with every moment. The highlights for me were Blue Suede Shoes, which has that instantly recognizable energy, One-Sided Love Affair, and I Love You Because, where his vocal warmth really shines.
For it's place in the 'history' of popular music you would expect more from this album. Maybe the passing of time has dulled it's impact, and in 1956 it would have hit harder. However, the versions of 'I Got A Woman' and 'Tutti Frutti' don't even come close to the originals. So maybe this album is more a marker of how inherently racist the USA was in the pre 1960's - and it's sad to say that not much has changed in that regard. Musically, it did very little for me, so I think 2 stars is about right.
Very short but all hits. Makes sense why he was so popular.
Couple of decent tracks but there’s much better Elvis than this
Enough hits on here for a 3.5, so rounding up.
Prototypal
Sounds a bit dated. Round up for being short
Elvis did get too much credit because white people wanted to hear black music made by white people. Certainly "the king of rock" is not a title he was deserving of. Still Elvis is a really great singer, and the songs he covers are good songs. Would give it a 3.5 stars if possible but unwilling to give it 4 because I'd rather give that to albums that are really fantastic although not quite all-time greats.
Legendario. Sin más. No hay más que decir.
Cant go wrong with Elvis what can I say. Easy 5 compared to other pieces of shit I was getting earlier. Is this the greates? No. Is this the greatest album I got so far? BY FAR, compared to, fcking Hangmans Beautiful Daughter or Scum this is a masterpiece
This is my 2nd collection of 50s rock after Here’s Little Richard and my reaction is much the same. We even get a version of Tutti Frutti that’s not as good as Little Richard’s. Blue Suede Shoes is the highlight. There’s a surprising variety of vocal range, but some songs don’t suit him. Mercifully short — Elvis definitely seems like a singles act, and one that’s probably better-appreciated in a live setting. I feel like this is still a few years away from rock n roll albums truly mattering more than the respective singles.
The day white folks found rock and roll.
This guy's pretty good, I wonder why he never made it big
This album was alright, something I'd expect from an Elvis album. Blue Suede Shoes and One-Sided Love Affair were my favorites. Overall, a 5.2/10. Not my favorite certainly but its a solid part of his discography.
Elvis was one of the most influential rock stars of all time, and one of the most popular and recognisame name in Western popular music. His debut album from 1956 is probably the earliest album on this whole list? His smooth and tender voice, stage presence and charisma on the stage was one of a kind. I like Blue Suede Shoes and Tutti Frutti the most on this otherwise short album (the former written by the great Carl Perkins) - the whole album must've been a big shock at that time and something so fresh and new. Alone for this the album deserves a high rating, though as an album it can't be compared to later 'album's albums'. On a more personal level, it's a bit crazy to think about that this was released in the same year when my country was fighting in a revolution against Soviet communists, and anything rock'n'roll or Western popular music was banned for many years even after the revolution ended. Huge cultural (and musical) changes were coming in the West in the late 50s-early 60s while my country remained part of the Eastern block and developed in a completely different direction.
Just pure fun.
Yes, he didn't write his own songs and appropriated a lot of African-American music for his own commercial gain, but it's hard to deny the profound impact Elvis Presley had on popular music and culture. With his rich, tender voice and revolutionary stage presence, complete with shaking hips and sensual strutts that sent the youth of the 50s into a bold sexual awakening, and their parents racing to shield their eyes. For many, Elvis was the first true rockstar, and his debut album is a fantastic introduction to his admittedly alluring vocals and presence. This album would've blown people's minds in 1956, as Elvis could not only come off as a raucous rocker on songs like 'Blue Suede Shoes', 'I Got A Woman' and 'One-Sided Love Affair', but could also dial up the tenderness to the Nth degree with 'I Love You Because' or
Classic rock'n'roll I guess. Seems ok, guitar seems out of tune in some places.
Stand out tracks: Blue Suede Shoes, I'm Counting on You, I Got a Woman, Trying to Get to You, Money Honey All in all, a good album but most of the songs weren't my sort of energy. 2.5/5
Was reading other reviews and kind of surprised how people judged because it's whitewashed, or the equivalent of stealing. Music is "stolen" all the time to make new music as time moves on, so I'm looking more at how Presley sounds with his vocals rather than using origin of song comes from. That being said, Elvis has an interesting voice. His range makes him sound like two to three different people depending on how high or low he goes. So, I'm giving him a 3 on this since now I'm convinced Elvis is voiced by three people 🤔
The start of it all.
It was a much simpler time.
I admire Elvis Presley for the many boundaries he broke regarding race and musical styles, but apart from Blue Suede Shoes, it was a bit naff. His vocals were a bit odd to my now 21st century ears. Sue at work loves him and I'm pleased for her, but Sue doesn't like My Bloody Valentine.... she is living in the past, like me, but hers is the past of her grandfather.
Verzameling losse liedjes, al dan niet gecovered van andere artiesten. Luisterbaar maar niet heel bijzonder. Weinig samenhang tussen de nummers. Zal in die tijd vast revolutionair geweest zijn. Rating: 5/10 Favo nummer: Blue Moon (Take 9/M) Minst favo nummer: Just because
Full of swagger and the sensuous swing that made him famous but it’s a few good songs here and there rather than a whole album
I really liked this album. Feels like a classic rock and roll album. The music is not 100% my cup of tea, but everything about it feels iconic and on point. I'm not crazy about most of the songs being covers, but that's Elvis for you I guess. He has great presence on the songs, and they are all well produced. They all have great instrumentation, and you're in and out in less than 3 minutes. Was surprised by Blue Moon - Take 9/M, it really has stood the test of time. Sounds completely in place in 2026, very haunting cool track. Definitely worth coming back to. 4.75/5
Minding the shitty things he did I love his music and I had a huge Elvis phase a few years ago a solid 4
What if you take rock songs, and remove just a little bit of attitude? Westerns with a little less twang? Country with a bit less drawl? A merging of genres watered down just enough to be accessible to those on the other side of the fence. And of course, drown it in Christian whitewash.
Maybe I’m jaundiced by decades of Elvis impersonators, but I find it hard to take his vocal style seriously. That said, it must have been really exciting to see and hear this dangerous-looking but sweet hunk doing his thing at a time when for most people it was something brand new. For me, he’s at his best on things like Jailhouse Rock and Heartbreak Hotel, rather than the more croony songs. This album has a couple of bangers (and Blue Moon is fabulous, ditto Money Honey) but it’s a mixed bag overall. The best bit of hearing this album for me was becoming aware of the brilliant guitar playing of Scotty Moore. Dextrous, playful, unpredictable - it really adds to the flavour of these songs.
It's Elvis and pretty much everyone knows Elvis. That doesn't mean I listen to him. The rockabilly style has never really appealed to me so whilst I know the common songs they aren't something I seek out, although I don't run a mile and turn them off. This album lived up to my expectations - it's Elvis in Elvis style with Elvis music.
Sounds very Presley for me. Not a big fan, but well, it's classic.
a classic hace un par de días lo había escuchado y no me había enganchado tanto como ahora. no me gustaron todos los temas pero unos pares sí. es un buen álbum teniendo en cuenta el año en el que salió (56!!!!!!!)
This has got to be the worst version of blue moon
During the first track I thought, "This is going to be an easy 4 or maybe even 5, despite the terrible mix." By track two I was proven wrong. By track 3 I was annoyed by his voice and the audio levels. By track 4 I remembered why I don't listen to Elvis. The deification of Elvis Presley is a great example of how the lack of choice can influence the popularity of mediocre talent.
quite good
Con esta música me dan ganas de tener un matrimonio heterosexual donde mi esposo que se va a guerra, y vivimos en Carolina del Norte siendo una familia tradicional panista. Y de ves en cuando voy a bailes para bailar rock and roll, y conocer a chicas 👩❤️💋👩
Very fun romp album that is short, sweet, and entertaining. A little inconsistent from song to song but overall very entertaining and wastes no time. Classic Elvis sound with some classic songs. Top tracks: Blue Suede Shoes, Tutti Frutti, Money Honey
It’s Elvis!
Welllll I got them Elvis moves!! I was also watching a movie yesterday, 99% sure it was my beloved Remains of the Day, and it had Blue Moon in it!! He's truly timeless, a jive, romantic, everything lovely
It’s fine
So that's why people thought he was black
Not as good as bad company by bad company but it’ll do
It’s an okay album. Most of the originals are better but it fits together well
I appreciate the cultural significance of this album and its impact on rock and pop music, but I really don’t care for it. I’m not much of an Elvis fan, but do like some of his music, just not much at all from this album.
I need one Elvis.
Two seems harsh. Nearly bottled it with a 3 but I’m sticking to my guns… I don't like rock n’ roll Elvis! Too generic, and of course he covered Tutti Frutti! I know they all covered each others songs back in the day but there’s too many. I’m Counting On You is the stand out. An album of Elvis ballads would probably get a 4. Book your ideas up, Elvis.
Its harmless dull good fun.
A few nice songs on it mixed in with the usual filler and covers at the time. I can appreciate it, but as a album its not great. I can imagine most Elvis albums albums follow this patten in the 50s and 60s. I think hes best appreciated in a best of or greatest hits compilation; or even a late live album. Long live the king though 🤴
Had to have Mr. Presley in a music rundown. Never really got him, not really for me. Can appreciate at the time was probably major. Nice enough. Can boogaloo to it. Under half an hour which is nice. Wont be revisiting, mind.
Love Elvis This was a bit average though prefer other songs by him he is a greatest hits man mind
It’s been done.
I liked listening to this one but not sure if this Elvis Presly guy will catch on. It’s that classic late 50s early 60s sound that makes me wish I was driving through America in a classic muscle car. This was an enjoyable listen with a good range of moods from the songs, it’s some of his best work and I can see how it help set up many sounds later to follow. A decent 4-star album, standout songs ‘ Blue suede shoes’, ‘Just because’ and ‘Money honey’.
Ja men det här är väl ändå härligt. Underligt att de är så många låtar som helt saknar intron, och jag blev överraskad över hur otroligt slappa gitarrsolona var. 28min var precis lagom. Jag hade trevligt den knappa halvtimmen, men hade kanske tröttnat lite om det var längre. Stark trea får han ändå! Otroligt att en platta som typ bara består av covers kunde hamna på billboard 1a i tio veckor. Det hade inte direkt hänt idag.
Större historiskt värde än det är nice och givande att lyssna på.
Han har trevlig röst, det är catchy och lättuggat men lite för simpla melodier. Det mesta låter likadant. Känns trist att det är så mycket covers och kulturell appropriering.
Finns ju några rökare, men som album, njeee inte lika kul. Man förstår att de släppte varenda låt som singel. Men vad mycket kul det ledde till, håller dock med föregående talare om att t. ex. Little Richard är fetare generellt.
Efter 100 skivor känner jag mig tillräckligt redo och invigd för att för första gången använda det bevingade ordet ”bjäring”. Bestående intryck: Det är en rätt vidrig och urvattnad version av tutti frutti det här. Gick in med öppet sinne men vidhåller att Elvis, åtminstone så här tidigt, är mycket överskattad. Förlåt för gammal och utnött spaning, men det finns samtida svarta artister som gör rock n roll bättre, till exempel original-tutti fruttin Little Richard. Eller original i got got a woman-en Ray Charles, för den delen. Med det här sagt, han blir ju fetare (på flera sätt) senare och man ska inte pissa på hans betydelse. Det är bara i långa stycken just ”bjäring”.
tiktoktempot på låtarna! och ändå är det så tråkigt! sorry kingen
Kommer för alltid se det här albumet i skimret av Willys, min farmors man, anekdot om när han för första gången hörde Elvis Presley, en solig vårdag för 70 år sedan. [Bilden blir svartvit]. Eftersom det inte fanns mycket annat att göra var den unga solnagrabben som vanligt ute och cyklade i kvarteren i Råsunda. Hade det funnits plast hade han säkert satt fast en bit i bakhjulet på cykeln. Hade han haft en tv skulle han säkert ha kollat på den. Hade han varit något år äldre hade han säkert dragit i den. Istället fick man cykla runt med den lilla förhoppningen om att något oväntat kanske, kanske kunde hända. Men inget kunde förbereda honom på detta. Ur ett öppet fönster hörs en radio som drar Willy till sig. Plötsligt står han nedanför fönstret. Fönstret till en ny värld. "De likna inget jag hört tidigaree. Det bara börja rycka i kroppen va. Jag visste inte vad jag skulle ta mig till!". Håret fylldes med motorolja, träskorna blev boots, cykeln blev en hoj, och så skapades Råsundas första tonåring. Visst rycker det fortfarande i benen av detta, och vilken röst! Elvis är fan kung.
guardé varias. me bailé un poquito, entretenido.
Cool record not for me tho
It got some classics, an impressive start to the career. Could have been a point less but for the style it's good. 7/10.
I dare you to listen to this and not get a weird crush on a dead man, especially after hearing ‘Blue Moon’. Cover: 11/10
Du Elvis quoi, vieux rock n roll
Oui, c’est cool, si on oublie que c’est un connard..
C'est un classique mais je suis pas un grand fan d'Elvis
i love my woman cause she knows her place is right in the home 😃
Blue Suede Shoes is a solid hit. But so many here that I just did not enjoy
I was expecting this to be an album that I appreciated the historical significance of without necessarily enjoying the music... but it wasn't that bad. I'm not much of an Elvis fan, but it is undeniable the man had talent.
🙂
Think about this guy performing a song and being SO FUCKING HOT that people went into hysteria. I could see myself doing that
Moving and grooving
Swinging and swinging- a right hoot and holler
I don’t really like the under 3 minute song throughout the album, and the song length consistency added to the general repetitiveness of the album. Elvis is a legend, and I can imagine a version of myself that loves this album. Unfortunately it’s not this version of me.
Started off okay and got progressively more annoying. Not my type of music but I'm sure this was pretty out there during his time.
Elvis is iconic but I don't like his music and that's okay.
This is a hard one, I do like Elvis in general. and enjoy some of his more popular songs. I can absolutely see why he was so popular in the 50s, but this album didn't really stand out
like holy emo is he okay? like still a good listen
Yes this is the debut album from Elvis, but similar to how I feel about Frank Sinatra, I do not hardly own any Elvis albums, not in the way I would own a Bob Dylan album. Elvis to me was always more about the singles and the performances than any album he could ever have made. Having said that, there are exceptions, especially when it comes to the live stuff. Anyway this is a good, if not basic, debut. It's the beginning of his pre-war sound (though I prefer his later voice). There are a lot of gems on here with it being a short album. Biggest Hit - Blue Suede Shoes Biggest Miss (if I had to choose) - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry Underrated Gem - Trying To Get To You
It's definitely Elvis alright. Blue Suede Shoes is an all-time classic, but it's not enough to carry the whole album.
Great vibes Faves - blue suede shoes, tutti fruitti, trying to get to you and I’m gonna sit right down and cry
Maybe not the earth shaking debut of the king of rock and roll, but this is a damn fine collection of rockers and ballads highlighted by the "Blue" songs, "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Blue Moon." I enjoyed the little vocal hiccups and inflections he did on this and it seems a little purer and straightforward than what he would later become (bloated and overhyped). This and the Sun sessions were fun, goofy, and, for lack of a better word, sexy.
Blue Suede Shoes and Blue Moon are excellent Elvis songs and the rest are adequate covers. The elephant in the room, which has been acknowledged plenty but always should be, is that a good few of these covers are by Black artists like Little Richard, Howard Biggs, and Jesse Stone, suddenly made palatable by Elvis for the white masses in the Jim Crow era. Anyway, not bad but I'd take a greatest hits compilation over this any day.
My brother had a phase where he was obsessed with Elvis's music, so I knew a lot of his most popular songs just because of that. I enjoyed them at the time and I did enjoy some of the songs on the album. It's kind of interesting to me that he was considered the "King of Rock and Roll" because, at least on this album, I hear more of a country influence on a lot of the songs than I do a Rock and Roll one.
Ray Charles cover of "I got a woman" was my favorite. 2nd was "Money Honey". Their were a couple of covers. Not suprused with the payola scandle. Had me reminiscing about my grandparents. Their song was "Love me tender". Not on this album but... vibes! Wish I could add a photo of them they were studs! Dig the 50s! Too short, quick listen.
This is really good, and over way too quickly. It feels like a half baked album, until you take the history of the album into account. Its fast and frenetic. Full of energy and charm.
About what you’d expect! Have you heard Elvis before? This is that! Pretty good but obviously i was concerned that if i listened to more i’d start worshipping the devil and rioting, but other than that, something like this always helps me connect with my grandmother who passed a few years ago. She loved him and i get it.
It's 1956 and the American teenager has been presented with a heady mix of rockabilly rebel and slushy ballad. Coupled together with a banging cover and you're on the way Ol Parker knew what he was doing Rated for its historical significance and for opening ears to the original artists
Personally, I’m not sure what anyone would get from listening to Elvis in 2026. I mean, it’s ok, but musically it’s nothing incredible. He didn’t write anything of the songs, so from a compositional perspective Elvis himself is redundant here. For cosmetics and performance, I guess you had to be there.
this cat has chops 🫰
Nothing amazing for me! Obviously some classic old time songs but as a whole project not super memorable. I think his later stuff is better, more personal and meaningful. But still Elvis! Top Songs: Blue Suede Shoes, I’m Counting on You, Blue Moon
Is Elvis
I am a hater. I really don't like Elvis Presley. Blue Suede Shoes and Money Honey are good, but the rest did absolutely nothing for me.
Not really my vibe
I know this album hit in the 50s, and I'm not denying that it's good music. Just not my type to really listen to is all
Was okay for something playing in the background
Jeg hører ikke på Elvis, men kan innrømme at han hadde noe. Det er ikke like synlig på alle låtene (I'm Counting on You høres ofte ikke ut som ham; One-Sided Love Affair gir meg litt demo vibes; I Love You Because får meg til å grine av kjedsomhet), men der det kommer frem, står han over tilsvarende artister. Bare synd at låtene ikke er bedre. Skiva er kort, men det hadde holdt med en single. Kanskje en EP. Blue Suede Shoes, Tutti Frutti, Blue Moon... og en til, vilkårlig valgt fra låtene som ikke ligger på svartelista.
Hva kan jeg si? Jeg syns Elvis er helt konge. Han leverer med en innlevelse som er sjelden, selv om låtene er skrevet av helt andre. I en tid hvor alle spilte andres låter skilte han seg ut med denne evnen (og mye annet). Han får meg til å tro. Albumet i seg selv lider av det samme som de andre 50-tallsalbumene vi har hatt. Nemlig at er det er laget før album era
IT'S ELVIS! This is a great album. The young Elvis rips through some classics with youthful energy & attitude with the band driving the music home. & I could never get sick of hearing Scotty Moore absolutely shred on the guitar!
Mix of solid ballads and bad covers of great songs by black artists
Ya Elvis was a weirdo and kinda corny and his life went to shit, but this first album really does help sell why he was as big as he was at the time
nice enough
Opens strong then gets a bit repetitive
it's hard to rate this without considering its cultural influence and context. Probably doesn't need to be re-evaluated. I get a weird feeling when I read reviews where users try to judge it in a vacuum or through a modern lens. This doesn't make sense, it's a product of its time and wouldn't be the same if created today. I give it a 4/5 because 3 feels too low (it's certainly not boring enough for a 3), and 5 is reserved for the absolute best albums in my life, which this isn't.
It’s Elvis, iconic, classic, but so many of these covers aren’t as good as the OG songs.
i'm not even an elvis hater but the second that unseasoned version of tutti frutti came on i knew we had completely lost the plot
dnpmo.
compilado de músicas de outros artistas. legalzinho, mas meh... prefiro ouvir as versões originais. se ele é o rei do rock, eu sou uma geladeira duas portas.
Great voice! It's a shame that the songs were quite short. This album was a pleasant journey companion. I was cruising through the ice and snow with Elvis. It's hard to believe that the albums are chosen randomly.
It's fine, nothing remarkable.
4/7
Toe tapping hip thrusting, there is a reason Elvis is called the King. My music taste are much more contemporary, but I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this album.
Elvis always a classic
Nostalgie d’une époque que je n’ai pas connue
I feel like this is just too old for me, it was ok as an album just not for me
Shits influential af
Imagine if every artist just did covers of one another, music would be pretty boring
He will pay the price
Influential and iconic but in truth fairly middling - only Blue Suede Shoes really stands up. 6/10
Not a massive fan of Elvis, and not a huge fan of his vocals. He wrote some top tracks in his time. Some decent acoustic riffs. There are a few good ones here "Blue Suede Shoes" (obv.), "I'm Counting On You", "Tutti Frutti" (not a bad cover), "Trying To Get To You", but the rest are just okay. I don't think this is Elvis at his best, but it's energetic and the perfect 50s sound.
Didn't really move me one way or another. Probably difficult to judge through a modern lens
Abopbopaloomop, alopbambom.
6/10 It's Elvis. What's there to say.
Enjoyed my time with Elvis
Good album. Good groove and mood through out the whole album. Tutti frutti could've been left out from the album in my opinion as it was the worst track by far. Best track was Blue Suede Shoes
troppo bello che bel mood cia
Ha gasato assai il kinf of rock n roll
Most tolerable Elvis album so far
Elvis, '56! Raw, energy real It’s easy 70 yrs on to be dismissive, a caricature for either side, either the American dream or race and appropriation. Lacking any form of nuance either way doesn't stop us keyboard historian warriors. So I'm going to stop. Anyway musically I love Elvis, this record 5
I don't listen to Elvis. Fuck Elvis. I'm glad he's dead.
Always been an Elvis sceptic, and this album isn't doing much to change my mind. Rock & roll Elvis is OK, but country Elvis is somewhat second rate, for the most part. Blue Suede Shoes, I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (over You) and Trying to Get To you are highlights. The version of Tutti Frutti is very weak sauce.
Muy bueno Elvis, pero no deja de ser un álbum de versiones. Mimimimi
Kinda hard to bet against a classic like Elvis, plus my girlfriend loves him so bonus point.
It was an OK listen and I enjoyed the familiar swagger of Blue Suede Shoes. Not too many other songs that appealed much to me. The King, of course, has a wonderfully distinctive voice and style. I can understand what all of the fuss was about at the time but ultimately this album isn’t something I’d care to revisit in its entirety. Maybe a greatest hits album would be a better listen for me nowadays.
Not my vibe but a good jaz vibe
Real mixture of a few of his famous songs and ones I’ve never heard before. Although I’ve heard Ray Charles sing I’ve got a woman before, I prefer his version than the one on this album. Wouldn’t listen to the whole album again
Some great classics and some not so great, not so classic songs
I get that it’s important and that it was ground breaking. But 70 years on it’s a bit nothing
3.5 / 10
ist halt elvis...
I never realised that blue suede shoes was his first big hit. Apart from that, I was quite surprised at how ordinary the rest of the album was considering this was his debut. The one other notable song was blue moon which was a cover anyway. Probably the best song was "I love you because". I was quite disappointed actually. 3 stars
Iconic
A true pop king from a bygone era. Super short, simple, and straightforward songs—you can dance to them fast, you can dance to them slow. A monumental release for its time, now it's only for music archaeologists.
Imagine if this album had the #1 singles that were released prior to this album.
While it has some absolute bangers and is a classic its not one I plan on re-listening to often.
Elvis is lame
Elvis isn’t really my cup of tea
Excellent album. The king or rock and roll for a reason
Wow this Elvis guy is cool I sure hope he doesn't make a career out of stealing music from Black artists, fall in love with a 14 year old, lose his fame to a loveable band of British boys, get fat, become a recluse, beg Richard Nixon for a job, and die on the toilet.
I actually kind of enjoyed around half of this album - mainly the tracks that clearly sounded as though they were from later recording sessions, weren't as muffled in terms of their production and had some zip to them. Presley's rendition of "Tutti Frutti" is probably the pick of the bunch. There is, however, some absolute cack on here as well, where the tracks meander along lifelessly and the vocals grate on my eardrums (I'm looking at "I Love You Because", "I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darling" and "Blue Moon"). All in all, probably a two star as I can't imagine myself revisiting.
He brought rock and roll to masses, but there were contemporaries who did it better and had more originality than Elvis
What can ya say? It’s Elvis - the King - he started off so strong, hot AF, mad skills, the swagger, and that voice! But hell if life isn’t a dark and brutal comedy - what the lesson? Don’t eat fried peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwiches!
Hmmm. Ich verstehe wieso das so unglaublich revolutionär gewesen sein muss und der ganze music elitist Kram. Es hört sich auch sehr gut an, Vorallem wenn man die Zeit bedenkt, und ich würde ein paar Lieder auch hören. (wenn auch eher aus ästhetischen Gründen) Aber ich hab das Gefühl das ist es dann auch gewesen. Ich hab das Gefühl damals hat man gesungen was man singen wollte ohne weitere Gedanken dahinter zu stecken, versteht mich nicht falsch das ist definitiv nichts schlimmes. Aber das einzige was für mich dieses Album besonders macht ist die Ästhetik dahinter. Aber die ist irgendwo auch verdammt cool.
Überraschend kurzweilig und teilweise sehr schöne Lieder. Vor allem bei den Liebesliedern ist seine Stimme sehr angenehm aber auch manche der energetischen Lieder sind ganz lustig. Trotzdem ist es ziemlich repetitiv und viele Lieder haben unsinnige Lyrics. Hatte dennoch mehr spaß mit dem Album als erwartet. Höhepunkt(e): I Love You Because Tiefpunkt(e): Tutti Frutti Rating: 6/10
whatever.
It's rockabilly. Elvis has a great voice and delivery, but doesn't necessarily improve on the many covers on this album. Sold effort, and it helps that it's less than 30 minutes.
Wow! This is just a super fun time capsule. Like, it's impossible not to tap your foot to the rhythm and swing between the high-energy beginnings of "rock" and some of the slower stuff here. He’s got that Elvis charisma for days. There is a ton of appreciation coming out of this record. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions - Blue Suede Shoes - I'm Counting on You - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry - Blue Moon
Now, this is an album I should listen to before dying. Never heard Elvis's first. It may be mostly white-washed covers (as things were back then), but you can hear his energy and voice off the bat. All that said, a mid album, 3* Highlights: blue suede shoes, i got a woman
classic debut. good choice of covers. interestingly not a single original. perkins. charles. little richard. pretty strong even without the singles.
obviously incredibly influential and i do appreciate that but gosh some of the lyrics made for painful listening
Haters gonna hate but Elvis is now the most underrated artist in rock history. Sad. This album is essential in every way.
It’s Elvis. Not his best album but a solid one.
Honestly shocked I'd not heard an Elvis album before. Pretty solid but not entirely for me.
The raw Elvis before he put the total Elvis together. Really good if not quite the album it was 70 years ago
I can be in an Elvis mood on occasion, but most of this album does nothing for me.
Surprisingly vibey!
6.0/10
I love Elvis’ version of Blue Moon. I always have it on my Halloween playlist because I think it sounds spooky. I’m not a huge Elvis fan. I like a few of his songs. This was fine.
Full of singles. Started a revolution in music. Crazy how short songs were.
Famous sound: rock n roll with 12 bar blues base. With ballads too. Not much else to say, obviously important at the time, but dated today. Some tracks more country than 12BB, e.g. Just Because Best track (not already known) - One-Sided Love Affair 3 stars
like it
This album does not hold up well. I don't know exactly what kind of affectation he's putting on his voice (for a good example listen to One-Sided Love Affair), but I did not enjoy it. I know this album was revolutionary at the time, so I'll give it a 3.
Not my vibe
Love it!
Твистим
Obviously an important album and definitely required listening for anyone who cares about the history of popular music. It’s brief, charismatic, and enjoyable enough, but there’s too much distance between then and now for me to truly appreciate it. It’s interesting to hear how different his voice sounds from track to track, even between verses. Sometimes he sounds like The Elvis, other times he sounds reedy and Holly-like. Production and recording style sound different between songs too, which makes me more curious about the making of this thing. Thanks for that. Fantastic album cover, though. Iconic in the strictest definition.
I’m not upset by listening to this but it’s not blowing me away either. Historically important but not massively interesting.
Elvis, although I'm not sure how many were covers of other songs. Still I can see why people had to dance to this
It was fun 17/1/26
This sh1t sucks
This has some good rockabilly, jams, and some classics.
my man has very particular boundaries with regards to his footwear
8 - GOOD
it's elvis, it may not be of my time, but i can appreciate him
His danceable stuff is decent. The love ballads are, there. Being his first album his voice wasn't all mature so the slower stuff is lacking. You can tell he has the talent but not the maturity. It's interesting since I've not ever sat down to listen to Elvis but because he's Elvis I know a lot more than I expected to. I mean my niece had an Elvis Impersonator at her wedding. Dude was larger than himself. I don't understand it off this album but you can see the start pretty well with this album.
Never quite understood the appeal of Elvis but this album has proven to be a great introduction to his talent. Later Elvis is not for me but this is a great album and shows that his place in music history is massively important.
I’m not a massive Elvis fan, but this is 29 minutes of excellent rock ’n’ roll, and its impact is undeniable. The only thing I could really criticise is that Elvis didn't write any of these songs.
Forest Gump taught Elvis how to Elvis
This is album is full of fun, timeless 8 bar blues songs. If you think you haven't heard these songs, well, you have. Instant classic.
This debut album opens with Elvis Presley's hit cover of "Blue Suede Shoes", and side two opens with his cover of "Tutti Frutti". The album mainly contains Rockabilly / Rock and Roll / R&B songs, plus a Country song or two. What a debut!
It’s the same song again’
Okay.
I mean, c'mon, the king. OK, he borrowed/stole from black musicians heavily, as did so many white musicians. But he did add his own flare, charisma and style, and he poked 'Merica in the face and said, "THIS!".
I might be going too easy on this album but after hearing like 30 90s electronica albums, this is the first one that doesn’t make me want to rip my hair out. It’s a low bar, but I feel like at least one of them on this list deserves a 3.
3/5 background music: the album it was good tho
Culture Vulturing 101 except, by god, it's a really fun album. Doesn't overstay its welcome and just sails through a bunch of capably performed tunes. Yes, there are better originals out there, and you should seek them out, but this was a pleasant surprise. That's it. That's all I got. 3 HIGHLIGHTS: Elvis, was a hero to most, but he never meant shit to me. - Chuck D
4 stars for there being a direct correlation between this albums release, and a spike in the pregancy rate for 18-25yo's back in 1956.
Great
It is pretty good for its time and the mix of country, blues and rock of this album is pretty good so I like this very much. Blue Suede Shoes, Trying to Get to You, I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You), and Blue Moon are the strongest of this album.
Nie mój vibe, może jak byłoby ciepłej i więcej słońca, to kto wie
An ablum full of rock 'n' roll classics introducong the world to Elvis.
I mean this is great
ist mir irgendwie alles zu aufgeregt :/
I think he's the one we want. He's got a nice thing. He's not bad with the singing and the playing and the shaking of the tochis.
The King continues to reign after 70 whole years. When I first listened to Elvis Presley's debut LP back in 2024, I had a very dismissive outlook on the record. While I definitely had respect for Elvis for bringing rock n' roll to mainstream audiences and changing the face of music as we know it, I felt that the music hadn't aged as well as one would expect from the biggest name in rock music. However, after giving this record a relisten, I think I can finally meet the album where it's at and enjoy it for being a simple but effective collection of tracks. There's a feeling of freedom on this record that just isn't present in the rest of Elvis' discography, which can easily be attributed to this being his first big release before his meteoric rise to stardom. As such, the album gives off the idea that Elvis is just hanging out in the studio, singing whatever songs he feels like and having a good time. All the tracks showcase his innate showmanship as well as a charming exuberance, whether he's charging his way through a rock n' roll standard or crooning a softer ballad. Some covers fail to match the original ("Tutti Frutti" is one such example), but the overall project is solid and very fun. Standout Tracks: Blue Suede Shoes, I Got a Woman, I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You), Blue Moon, Money Honey Score: B+
Not for me.
Saying someone can burn your house and steal your car as long as they don't mess with your shoes is crazy imo
Blue suede shoes is a classic. Solid album. Surprised by his vocal range, I'd only ever heard him do low voice before.
A good collection of different moods. His higher range didn't have as much support as I would have liked, lent itself better to sad songs rather than tender. Can see how it made such an impact when it came out.
Goated album
non il mio prefe
Fell asleep at the second song.