Postby Christopher » Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:27 pm
´bout the artwork:
didn´t like it back then, when i first discovered the album as a teenager in the 80s; don´t like it now.
in my opinion, it´s one of his worst. unfavorable facial expression, a toothless mouth (similar to the "on stage" album), his pose not much better (like he is dying to go to the loo!).
´bout the album:
didn´t like it much at first, since there was zero rock´n´roll on it and almost only ballads. "it´s ok, but he has done better albums", i would have answered then.
the only real higlight was "for ol´ times sake", but what a pearl that was, with e´ sounding so authentic, (world-) weary, tender and melancholic at the same time - worth the price of admission alone. it even sounded better the following decade, when another take was released on "essential elvis vol. 5".
but it grew on me over the years.
still thinking "it´s ok, but he has done better albums", when i discovered the poll, i decided to count my favourites on it.
counted to six out of ten and then realized, it must be better than "ok".
the other favourites:
"are you sincere"; - the sensitivity in his voice always gets me ... unsure, if she feels the same.
"i miss you"; - typical elvis theme about lost and irretrievable love, like so many others; still, very convincing. brings tears to my eyes, when i´m in the right (or wrong) mood.
"girl of mine"; - "that´s how he must have made love" was i always thinking. romantic, playful, tender and kind of innocent. the boy, that never grew up. love to sing along to it.
"sweet angeline"; - much like "i miss you", but not that depressive; with a rather positive tone - "let´s be thankful for the little love we´ve had". i can imagine him playing it at the piano during night hours at "graceland".
"three corn patches"; - not a fan favourite in general, poor voice, i know all that, but it´s driving beat and uptempo mood is good enough for me.
watch me, singing along, when i´m riding my truck out on the country roads, heading home
(even if it´s no truck and no "country road" either, in reality).