Elvis Presley

I've officially reached album number one hundred on this journey. I was expecting to get a big name artist today. So elvis does fit within that category. With all the context, we now have about how the music industry profited off the backs of Black American artists for people like Elvis to step into the limelight, it makes it hard not to critique. I think Elvis is talented. He has a nice voice and generally speaking, he does have a very strong presence. But so much of this album falls really flat. For me, the worst offender was 'Tutti Frutti'. It lacks any sense of character and Elvis attempts to do a vocal growl on some parts of the song. For me that just annoys me and made me question why I wasn't just listening to the little richard instead. Yes, this is an important album, but it's important in the context we have it now and less so to do the actual quality of the music. If we're talking about quality, this album is very mid. It does not particularly interest me and like I've mentioned previously, feels quite flat at several points. Fav Track: Blue Suade Shoes

Iconic album with iconic cover for sure. However considering the similar music around, there have been quite a few better rock n roll albums, but just how 50s America decided to ignore that fact, seems like the list creators also decided that they don't exist.. This is solid, for sure 3 stars but I feel like a lot of non-original track here were done wy better by black artists - Billie Holiday's version of Blue Moon for example is superior. Anyway, probably 3.5 on RYM.

Meh. Elvis' voice is fine, I don't think it's anything particularly special. The backing is quite good, not least because the period means that it's all real instruments and musicians. Definitely preferred the more upbeat tracks to the ballads, I don't think Elvis' voice is good enough to be the sole focus, and on those tracks, it tries to be. Credit because Elvis is undeniably iconic, and had a huge influence on music and culture, it just strikes me that a lot of his popularity stemmed from sex appeal rather than musical prowess.

Great length plus London Calling cover. Obviously doesn’t hit the same as it did 70 years ago.

I lowkey don't know any Elvis lore but he seems like he would've been a fun guy to know back in the day. Solid album but just a bit too 50s/60s for me. 3/5

I like the cover

Listening to Elvis’s version of “Tutti Frutti,” the swag gap between him and his non-white “peers” has never been more apparent. Given the short runtime, I was able to play this multiple times today, and while I certainly appreciate the historical significance of Elvis and this particular record, it’s difficult to extrapolate my feelings on his music from what I know about his career and the cultural conditions that made him the biggest star in rock history. Still, he has his moments. His energy can be infectious at times, and every so often, the charisma of his rock-a-doodle drawl is enough to make me feel like a teeny-bopper in the 50s. Fav Tracks: Blue Suede Shoes, I Got a Woman, Blue Moon Least Fav: Tutti Frutti Score: 4.5

It's good for what it is. Unfortunately, so much of what he recorded was stolen, not by him, but by the publishers that gave him permission to record. Those publishers withheld money from the black artists that wrote so many of his songs. That's not dig on Elvis the man, it just takes the shine off so many of those songs, which to be honest, I don't think he actually put much of a shine to.

I gotta say it again: this site has been going nuts with the landmark releases as of late. In the span of nine albums I have rolled Never Mind the Bollocks, Bad, Ziggy Stardust, The Low End Theory and now Elvis Presley's debut album. I kind of want to see how long this chain lasts. I don't have much to remark about this album going in, though Elvis has surprisingly been absent from my list until now (this is my first album of his and it's No. 588). I also didn't know until recently that the typesetting on the London Calling album cover was a reference to this album. That's all I've got for the opening commentary. Might as well jump into it. Yeah, it's Elvis. I'm grateful to be relishing in some pure, unadulterated music history right about now, though I don't think this album is all that special. His iconic drawl isn't apparent on this music, which makes it unlistenable, irredeemable garbage. What's left over is alright, however. Elvis doesn't have much sway over this music, though he is an adept performer, delivering his vocals with a commendable level of passion and swagger. The instrumentals are nothing to write home about, though they are adept. I liked the ragtime/rock pianos and the guitars were competent as well, though I do find the percussion to be a little flimsy. All in all, this was a fine listen. I appreciate the concise runtime and it wins big on the iconic factor. I get the impression that three list albums might be too many for Elvis when considering how dated his music is, though I'm confident that this one is in here on good authority. Big thumbs-uppy from me. I cosign this inclusion.

Chill. And sometimes fun. This is solid chill house party material.

Never cared much for Elvis but enjoyed this one. Just some short fun tunes

From a cultural aspect, legitimately indispensable and wholly essential. From a musical perspective...not as much, in my opinion. Elvis is best understood as a singles artist and this album is "fine" but it's not a mind-blower by any means.

Good shit with some classics and I like his early stuff but not phenomenal.

I’m all shook up

Love blue suede shoes the rest didn’t really grab me, felt classy listening to it

I never listened to a full album by Elvis, just the songs my mom made me listen to! I can see why the kids (like her) loved him when he came out!

I can hear his hips gyrating

Pretty decent actually I'm just not a fan of the old ass rock & roll stuff from this time period, some good stuff here though for sure

For some reason it wasn't exactly the sound I was expecting it. I guess I'm not as familiar with elvis as I thought. Alright album. I feel the artwork is more iconic than the album itself

I'm kinda drunk rn and I listened to this album like 12 hours ago. It is fine. It is more influential than it is good. Mid 3.

Good Elvis album. Fun to hear some of his more mainstream "normal" voice in a couple of these songs like "I Love You Because", "trying to get to you" and "I'll Never Let You Go" I'm not sure I'll ever rank a single Elvis album super high since he released so many - as stand alone albums they were never perfect, but they all have a couple bangers. Fave Songs: Blue Suede Shoes, I Love You Because

I haven't listened to a lot of his music but this made me want to dance!

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A little rough around the edges, but pretty fun. The vocal affect he's trying on One-Sided Love Affair are laughably bad.

Pretty iconic, even if not his songs.

Elvis isn't for me. It's fine, but morning to go crazy for. With that said, he was very influential in early rock.

I've never been an Elvis fan and this album didn't change that.

Elvis is essential. But also very silly

The album simply felt like classic rock and roll to me. It has probably influenced countless musicians, directly or indirectly. My favorite track was Blue Suede Shoes, whose lyrics celebrate taking pride in what makes you who you are.

Wasn't as good as I was expecting

A solid effort, was expecting a bit more

Another dozen songs in under half an hour. A bit samey, but there are some classics on here.

There were a few soundtrack worth songs. Tutti frutti and stuff like that just isn’t my taste.

i don’t like when he tries to be upbeat

Decent enough listen

Whilst not his best performance, and far in quality from his live work, it is still one of the most significant albums in history. For that alone, it does deserve some recognition. 8/10 [KEEP]

Heard Before? Yup. Notes: I had a hardcore kitsch phase with a picture of Elvis in every room of the house, including a print of this album cover. Verdict: It's the fulfillment of everything 50s rock n roll could be: silly, sexy, and stolen. Listen Again? You can't really unhear these songs. They are always there, lurking behind everything that was made after them.

Historically significant. Has one or two ok songs but the covers are truly awful. One sided love affair was the stand out worst song on here. 2.5/5. Raising to 3.

icon album, iconic cover, a couple of legendary songs which Elvis used to inspire the next generation

Don’t you fucking touch this man’s shoes!!!

I like blue moon, trying to get to you, and I’ll never let you go (little darling)

No puedo con este tipo 2.7

gentrified bullshit. that being said

Ponderous in parts, some classics too. Obviously, the recordings have dated and aren't as clear as you'd get now days. I just find it hard to say that this was ever massive, or that Elvis caused a huge stir around the US, that energy doesn't come from these records.

Aunque el genero para mi se quedo bastante estancado en el tiempo, para una escucha esta bien y da a entender el papel de elvis en la epoca 7/10

I think it's fair to say that this album Had Its Time. A very important album and fun to listen to while it was on, will I ever go back and listen again probably not lol. But there is a star power and charisma boost that puts this just into 2.5 rather than 2 territory for me so rounding up that is a 3. "You caused me to lose all my women" excuse me?? 1950s you could just say whatever the hell you wanted to a romantic partner in a song. why are they always so materialistic and whining about money I wonder

I never tire of “Blue Suede Shows.” It sounds like Elvis is having a good time. The switch to “I’m Counting on You” is jarring after the fun. Picks up again with “I Got a Woman.” I prefer energetic Elvis to sad or crooning Elvis. Little Richard’s “Tutti Frutti” is much better than the Elvis version and the standard for a reason.

Elvis can cover – he's Elvis. I watched Grease at a veryyyy formative time, so. ✅✅✅ I've Got a Woman ✅✅✅ Blue Moon

A+ back from vacation album. 2 minute songs, easy listening, but heavy on the women should stay in the kitchen. When country and blues became rock and roll. More of a history lesson than an amazing album.

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Not really a fan, but containing the two hits "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Tutti Frutti" I have to give it the three stars.

Woah momma. Nice and short, gold voice and nice musics. There are better versions of these songs by other people sometimes, but as a a collective it's kinda good

Exactly what I would expect from an Elvis album.

the sound of musical colonization

gem (norsk, ikke engelsk)

Fine

Elvis is important, sure, and you can’t talk anbout record music without him. Otherwise, I didn’t want to and you can’t make me do it again.

Understanding and acknowledging the controversy behind this album and Elvis in general should be the norm when it comes to listening to him. With that being said I don't think that should affect someones rating just the understanding of the album. Now for my opinion; I think this album is great, still sounds really fun and catchy for being almost 70 years old. The quality is just a hurdle anyone will have to get over so suck it up, and the music is short sweet and a blast. I can see why girls were going crazy over this guy. Really solid debut.

as mais lentas sao as melhores pena q a maioria deve ser roubada de 30 artistas pretos diferentes

ooh mama eu gostei das mais lentas dele ooooh

Still holds up. Sounds like it was recorded in outer space or he was standing 10 fr from the mic. I’m counting on you is favourite.

I mean, there's no arguing that the man was one supremely talented individual in the right place, at the right time. I went into this album expecting it to be a struggle. It wasn't a struggle, but it's also something I would not intentionally choose to endure. At least the songs are short.

viva el rock and roll

The king.

Definitely understand the appeal a bit more but nothing that I need to listen to again

Alright

This album is essential in chronicling the history and growth of rock and roll. Elvis is a super important figure and his voice is so versatile on the different styles present here. Not a fan of his version of Tutti Frutti. Listening in 2026 this still holds up as a good album. Favorite songs were Blue Suede Shoes, Trying To Get To You, and Money Honey.

alright

Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley Lenneth Houmous - Lenneth Houmous 3.0 5/12 I Love You, Because

5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background No denying the influence this album had over the trajectory of rock throughout the rest of the 50s and beyond, but when I reach for an album to listen to, it is really (if ever) this one.

blue suede shoes - 4.2/5 im counting on you - 3.3/5 i got a woman - 2.8/5 one-sided love affair - 3/5 i love you because - 3.8/5 just because - 3.9/5 tutti frutti - 2.2/5 trying to get to you - 3.3/5 im gonna sit right down and cry - 4/5 I'll never let you go - 3/5 blue moon - 2.8/5 money honey - 2.5/5

Great voice, just not my favourite era of rock or pop

Not too shabby.

Credit where it’s due, the transition from “I Love You Because” to “Just Because” is genuinely hilarious.

It's finally clear where the Clash got the inspiration for their London Calling album cover! A really interesting collection of moods and styles When my kids ask about Elvis, this will be a great place to start

Its aight. The slower songs are actually more if the vibe

🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑 (should be a star higher given historical context but could go half a star lower on enjoyment) Sacrilegiously, this is fine. Elvis has a great voice, inspired some of the best musicians of all time, and, uh, was tactically deployed by record labels to make "black music" palatable, which is why he has soooo many covers. That's obviously bad, but I'm not trying to make a statement with my rating or anything—maybe I'm not woke enough, but that doesn't seem like something I want to pin on Elvis himself. Whoever chose these songs to cover had palatability in mind, though, because they're all pretty bland, man. I feel like the Elvis I like has a bit more of a blues edge to it—at the very least a crunch or a different key. There just doesn't seem to be much going on with this one, you know? 1: Bad | 2: Okay, No Desire to Revisit | 3: Good, Conditionally (OR Inconsistent Mix of Qualities) | 4: Great (OR Technically amazing but missing the sauce emotionally) | 5: Amazing

Honestly, Elvis is so overrated that I can't take any of his stuff seriously. He didn't even have that great of a voice. Everybody says it was "groundbreaking"...so, I guess, but, Meh.

Cute! Reminds me of my grandma <3 6/10

Not a best ever. I like him, he’s a great performer, but it seems like a different category.

It’s ok!

lovely, this was his funny era

Not my cup of tea, but appreciate the talent

Why anybody would listen to an Elvis cover over the original is beyond me.

It's Elvis. Not really for me, but I get it.

Hat mich schon Schmunzeln lassen, aber ist dann nach 28 Minuten auch genug.

Le son qui me parle le plus c'est "I love you because". Le reste me semble plutôt anecdotique mais pas nul. Pas d'artifice juste une voix de fou et de l'acoustique. Ça fait du bien aussi. C'est fou comme c'est pas trop mon truc donc je vais mettre 3 mais le talent est indiscutable. La façon dont il joue avec sa voix c'est vraiment impressionant.

This gets an “it’s fine” from me, but it can’t be overstated how dogshit everything else on the radio was when Elvis broke out. There’s a reason everyone lost their minds over this guy.

he is so happy to copy “London Calling” cover

Few bangers, and great energy, but some tracks are quite slow and off kilter. Still a great first record from the king.

6/10

Is it good? Honestly, not really, but Elvis did it first so credit where it's due.

Not sure why they had to record some of the songs inside a toilet cubicle.

Album #157 Elvis Presley: Elvis Presley I wonder if anyone leaving a review on this album didn’t feel the need to mention how Elvis ‘stole’ from black culture. It’s such a reductionist view of art and how it works. Yes, Elvis borrowed heavily from many black musicians, and I’m sure oftentimes he didn’t give credit (if ever). I’m not even trying to defend Elvis specifically, but I hate the idea that if a certain form of art comes from a culture outside your own, you are not able to participate in it. At the end of the day, if Elvis was purely a carbon copy of all those who came before him, then why did he go on to become the most famous man on the planet? Was it because he was white? Though that probably did play a part in why he appealed to White America, he was still incredibly popular amongst non-white people, too. The fact is that Elvis, whether a trailblazer musically or not, was a generational entertainer. He had the look, the charisma, and the musical ability to captivate a crowd like no other; did he steal that as well? Art and music are so much more than riffs and melodies; presentation and aesthetic play just as big a part. So though he was operating on an already established sound, when produced through his own aesthetic, it became a much more appreciated product. Why is it that people want us to be divided, want to draw lines in the sand about who can and can not create certain sounds that they like, just because the people who first made them looked different? You even hear this about someone like Paul Simon, who loved African music and made a tribute album to Africa, collaborating with many local artists; and yet, instead of that being a man putting his own spin on music he loves, it’s theft. It’s like saying that a kid who loved mob movies growing up can’t make his own because he’s not Italian. It’s pretty obvious to everyone with some knowledge of musical history that African-Americans were by far the best rockers in the 50s, so really, who else was Elvis supposed to enjoy and emulate? Why can’t it be a case like Arctic Monkeys being inspired by The Strokes, just two contemporaries, in which one was inspired to create their own music based on the other's? Anyway, I read some reviews that annoyed me, but yeah, the album is pretty good today, excellent when it came out, but ultimately not something I would strive to listen to regularly. Best Songs: Blue Moon, I’m Counting on You, Tutti Frutti Worst Song: Just Because Score out of 10: 6.5

I never got the Elvis love. He's a talented vocalist with great range, and I have come to appreciate his curation of other obscure songs by black musicians, but he just doesn't do it for me. Love the fits though.

Great voice, but very, very dated.

You can most definitely tell this is from the 50s I think if I was a teenager back then I would’ve liked this more but it’s pretty classic

He’s pretty good value

Me gustó bastante. Escucho las canciones pensando en la película Priscila y se me parte un poquito el corazón. Muy muy buena imagen para la portada.

Fff

This site really needs to add half stars because this is the most 3.5 star album on the list.

Not his best but still great to listen to a classic from the king, his influence on everything is so apparent

A classic. Must’ve been insane to hear this when it came out.

I'm sure this is like what I said about Wu-Tang's first album. That it was innovative, creative, etc. But at this point, I just hear a man covering other people's songs. 2.5/5

good album just not really for me

Tällä kertaa sitä toista Elvistä. Tämä levy oli varmasti aikoinaan kova juttu, mutta nykyään vain... ihan ok.

It’s easy to hear why Elvis Presley became such a massive figure. Even this early on, there’s a lot of charisma in the performances — he sounds energetic, confident, and completely comfortable blending rhythm & blues, country, and pop into something that felt new at the time. You can definitely hear why people point to this period as one of the starting points of rock music. As an album, though, it’s more interesting historically than musically for me. A lot of the songs feel more like snapshots of Elvis’ early sound than a fully satisfying record on its own. There’s energy and charm throughout, but it can also feel uneven and a bit dated at times. Still, Elvis himself carries a lot of it. Even when the material isn’t especially remarkable, his presence is hard to ignore. You can already hear the blueprint for the kind of rock star that would dominate popular music for decades afterward.

Guess I'm not an Elvis fan. Its fine. Its early rock and roll sung by the guy with *the* voice. I suppose its groundbreaking for its time, even. But I could take it or leave it, myself.

Элвис молодец, сделал большой вклад в музыку но я просто такое вообще не люблю

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It’s Elvis! One of my Mount Rushmore favs, but not my top Elvis Presley listen. Perhaps consider “ELVIS COUNTRY”

Fine, but for as groundbreaking an album, it didn't feel that way

Should be higher than 3, but for the sake of consistency, this is what it has to be. 3.5/5

fun but bit samey

Enjoyed this more than Elvis Is Back. There's a rawness and energy in this, and a little less (but still lots) of the schtick

3.0 - Ok

20th Century Icon

s erste lied lowkey s beste nocher iwie mid

3/5

Elvis's debut! This is pretty quaint rock and roll these days, full of cheesy love songs and ballads, but it's still kind of fun to listen to. For me, Elvis's voice is kind of annoying at times. It's interesting to hear how different he sounds from track to track too with 50s recording equipment. It's a short and sweet album, not bad but something I'm probably not going to go back to. A solid 3.

Perfectly fine

Elvis inventó los hits de 2 minutos, era un n&e muy talentoso. Nomás que algunas canciones están grabadas medio chafa y se les oye mucho eco xd

Classic Elvis. Hard to be neutral when his songs and influence are everywhere

Yeah, it’s been awhile. Not sure I really need to hear it again, but ok. Yeah, I know I should rate this higher than 3… but I just can’t. I’m sorry. I know he’s the king and all… but there’s just so much I’d rather listen to. Boolean rating, well yes, I do suppose I needed to hear this before I died just because he’s Elvis.

It’s fine

50’s Rock ⭐️Tutti Frutti

Has a cover of “blue moon” which is a Manchester city chant so pushed it above a 2.

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A true must hear before you die, if only for the A bomb it set off in popular music. Of course, Elvis wasn't doing anything a number of black artists weren't doing already, and better. And I think he was the first to cop to that. But he did bring this music to the masses, tied with a handsome pouty bow, and his Blue Suede Shoes still kicks ass. Some of the other tracks are pretty mid and his Tutti Frutti is a miss for me. Only Richard could sing that one

I'm not an Elvis fan, and having this come right after Muddy Waters showed exactly how derivative he was. At the same time, with tracks like Blue Suede Shoes you can see why he was seen as revolutionary. If this was the first time you heard Tutti Fruity or I Got A Woman it would blow your mind - but do they stand up to Little Richard or Ray Charles? I don't think so. Really, this is probably a 2, but it gets bumped to 3 for historical importance and that album cover, which truly was influential.

Good album that objectively it started the transition of blues and rock black influence music to mainstream so it very important as an album. Thinking before they were all singing super clean an legible abd this white boy comes and sounding different like a bad bunny today almost inelgible and shaking his ass making an immediate impact in music. Its a good album not his best but a couple of covers that lead to people learning about some black artists overnight. The first song really fets you kindo of wow this is cool and it cools down a bit in the next songs which are slower and that kind of took off a bit of my excitement from the initial cord. Still a good album but overall has more importance for what it meant than its music and production.

6/10 Sounds very dated now, especially the slow stuff that just makes me think of my grandparents. His versions of Tutti Frutti,l and I Got A Woman sound strangely anaemic too. However, there's no denying this is a significant recording and, while I've tried to avoid judging things on that, it has to be worth something.

There is nothing new for me to say about Elvis Presley. I'm gonna try to cobble together a review, but really this artist casts a shadow so large and so dense it has its own gravity. Most of the words that could be said have already been covered. The landscape of music has changed so drastically since the 1950s that this one is an artifact from the before times. Before the Album era. There's only one album on this list that is older that this Elvis Presley album. And here so near the beginning you can see it. This is young Elvis. He's got energy, he's got talent, he's got charisma. He also has other people's songs. Elvis brought rock and roll to the mainstream of culture. He is a focal point. He was a competent enough musical talent that happened to come of age at the perfect time for his blend of talents. And so the fame and success came with it. All the arguments about the origins of rock and roll, the segregation of music reflecting the segregation of America at the time, and the exploitation of teenagers as a new economic force to market to also all get focused on Elvis Presley. And the album is fine. It tops out at a 3/5 for me. It is a sound that is so foundational and ubiquitous that is nearly impossible to hear with new ears. It is, however, a revelation to go back and listen to the original artists versions of these songs as well. This album clocks in under 30 minutes, and its easy to find "Elvis: The Original Artist" type playlists on most streaming services so you got the time and opportunity. It was for me. I hadn't really done that before and did so today. It was like breathing new life into each track. Highlights for me were Roy Hamilton's "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry" & Ray Charles "I Got a Woman." Both have so much more life in them. I still appreciate Elvis, he ain't coming off a few of my playlists, but his versions will always be heard with an asterisk.

The king!!

It’s Elvis. It’s dated, and it’s not his best material, but at least it’s pretty fun.

One of those that's next to impossible to listen to outside of the 'influence', 'for its time' and 'pathbreaking' and 'changed everything' descriptors that turn it into a sacred artifact in ROCK HISTORY. It's a lively combination of jump blues, high energy RnB, and honky tonk - all the most danceable music the mid 50s had to offer distilled into one super charismatic package.

This is an impressive debut by today’s standards. Can you imagine how world changing this was in 1956? Long live the king!

King shit.

We all know why this is on the list. Not for its brilliant music or whatever, but for the fact that its the first album from the first BIG rockstar. I'm not really a fan of it, thas a nice groovy vibe to it but deffo not an album album, Blue Suede Shoes is the big standout track, the rest would be found playing on the background. 3/5

Elvis just put out great sounding rock/bluesy albums and this is one of them.

Understand the historical importance. Not going to listen to it very often these days

i can see why he was so famous lol. pretty good but nothing crazy (maybe at the time it was though) fav song: Blue Suede Shoes

Very much a product of its time, the energy of the first half is pretty damn infectious but things start to fall off towards the end. Overall an interesting look at the start of Presley's career, but not an album you should feel obligated to own or listen to.

Not a big Elvis fan but this is a solid album, would do 3.5 stars if I could

I don’t know what to say about this one. It’s hard to accurately rate a record from this era. It feels so dated. Which is wild, because the music from the 60s, just 10 years later feels very relevant and present. I don’t know, it’s Elvis.

some hits on here for sure, but overall didn't do a whole lot for me. I did enjoy the feeling of the live band in the studio throughout even if the songs themselves weren't my favorite.

This is kinda the same as when we got Run-DMC a few weeks back. It's good for what it is, but compared to what came after, it doesn't hit as hard as it obviously did in 1956. It's hard to listen to it now without thinking of John C. Reilly in Walk Hard. I generally liked the more upbeat songs, and some of the slower ones caught me by surprise when he wasn't doing the "Elvis voice." Listening to this back to back with Nine Inch Nails gave me whiplash, though. Someone who was toe-tapping to "I Got a Woman" when they were 10 would have been 48 when "Closer" was getting radio play. It seems like they're 1,000 years apart.

Sinners has some good points

Dated, sure. Not unpleasant but sounds a little formulaic. I actually enjoyed it more than I thought, was interested to learn that he didn't write any of these songs. There is hope for me.

I can’t say I know a lot of the “non-hits” from Elvis and they’re fine. I think this album is another prime example of something that was interesting at the time because it was new and shiny, and didn’t have to be particularly earth shattering. Maybe it makes me boring, but if I’m going to listen to Elvis, I’ll take an album with some of the hits.

Ritmos curiosos

Good album. A mix of upbeat songs with ballads. Basic song construction throughout the album.

What to say about Elvis??? His music is about as important as Britney Spears was detrimental to what we hear now. Did he or his agent steal black music to make money off of it, most likely. But he is a very significant person to the sixties and seventies sound Solid album. 7.5/10 Top song Just because

Just OK

I didn't give this album the same attention as others, definitely didn't listen to it all in one go. not a bad album but I can't separate the art from the artist and even if I could his voice is pretty but I don't like the intonations he does anyway

Not bad

I’ve never actually listened to a full Elvis album before. It’s not a great album but it’s full of influence and history. Elvis really did just bring black music to white people fr

I get it’s a classic but just meh

some bops some would-be bops if i was born 70-80 years ago favorite song: just because

possibly a function of this being too "oldsey" for my ears. a ton of classics for sure though.

Enjoyed the classic songs I grew up on

Got this white boy moving more than I had anticipated. Not my cuppa, but I can appreciate it.

- My mood wasn’t even bad but it improved instantly when the album started this first song is fire - Reminds me of the stuff my family listened to a lot when they were with my grandpa at family gatherings - Songs are hit or miss but the misses are just a little meh - I think I generally like the slower love songs a lot more than the upbeat ones but they’re not bad Rating: 6/10 Fav Songs: Blue Suede Shoes, I Love You Because, Just Because, Blue Moon

262/1001 Elvis Presley - s/t Heard before? ❎ Revisit? ❎ I got on with this more than the previous albums I've got from him and that's purely down to the fact that there are more upbeat numbers (albeit heavily borrowed) than him crooning away as before.

firstly, i had pulled out The Clash - London Calling about a few hours before I checked the generator. Crazy coincidence. for the album, i get why elvis did not fw the beatles when they came out. it’s definitely about someone’s voice and lyrics overtop of sound styles they’ve heard from the greats, and they’ll keep seeing until they become great. i couldn’t get into this album until the last 3 songs, where i finally started to understand what elvis brought to the evolution from rock and roll. aside from being one of the very first pop sensations, his impact on music feels divided by his physical performance and his records. the ballads are much more unique and interesting just listening to them, but he’s a better entertainer when he copies those of chuck berry and little richard. overall, this was a great album to listen to and try and put myself in the mind of the times

Well going through this list when an album from the 50's shows up I don't get to excited. Sonicly and production wise they are always a little flat Elvis bucks that trend. The recordings seem more alive than others of the period. Now when Elvis shows up on this list I will be more excited. Excellent Listening experience with this album.

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

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.

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?

Favorites: Blue suede shoes, I got a woman, I love you because, trying to get to you

Kind of enjoyable. Better than expected.

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! ;)

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

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

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

Some wild production choices for an album this age.

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

nothing special

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.

Bit of classic tunes. Didn't mind it but won't listen again on purpose.

Made me think of Carol

Hmmm. I guess I like Elvis.

I don't mind a bit of Elvis, it's different. I found some of the tracks, however, a bit slow and uninspiring.

Classic mehr nicht

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Couple of decent tracks but there’s much better Elvis than this

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.

The day white folks found rock and roll.

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.

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 🤔

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

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

It’s fine

So that's why people thought he was black

It’s an okay album. Most of the originals are better but it fits together well

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.

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.

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.

guardé varias. me bailé un poquito, entretenido.

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 😃

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.

🙂

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.

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

It's definitely Elvis alright. Blue Suede Shoes is an all-time classic, but it's not enough to carry the whole album.

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.

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

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

nice enough

Opens strong then gets a bit repetitive

It’s Elvis, iconic, classic, but so many of these covers aren’t as good as the OG songs.

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.

It's fine, nothing remarkable.

Nostalgie d’une époque que je n’ai pas connue

Imagine if every artist just did covers of one another, music would be pretty boring

Influential and iconic but in truth fairly middling - only Blue Suede Shoes really stands up. 6/10

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.

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

Most tolerable Elvis album so far

Muy bueno Elvis, pero no deja de ser un álbum de versiones. Mimimimi

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

obviously incredibly influential and i do appreciate that but gosh some of the lyrics made for painful listening

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

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

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.

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 has some good rockabilly, jams, and some classics.

It’s the same song again’

Okay.

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

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

Saying someone can burn your house and steal your car as long as they don't mess with your shoes is crazy imo

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.

non il mio prefe

Well its the classic Elvis ... isn't it?

Mama i just want to wiggle

While I wouldn't put this on to listen to on my own, I enjoy this enough but I really appreciate it for what it was in music history