The Jukebox Rebel

Far too tame, far too often is the story on the latest Elvis album, only occasionally saved by some decent R n B offerings. There’s no doubting his ability to caress and serenade – if that’s your bag then you’ll love it. “Gently” sums up all that’s wrong with much of Elvis 60s catalogue – pathetic lyrics, timid playing, general all round squaredom. The rocking rhythms of “I’m Coming Home”, sequenced immediately afterwards, almost seems to serve as an apology. The brilliance of “Elvis Is Back!” is a long-distant memory just 14 months later.

The Jukebox Rebel
15–Aug–2008

A1	[02:19] Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires - There’s Always Me (Don Robertson) Pop Ballad
A2	[02:36] Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires - Give Me The Right (Fred Wise, Norman Blagman) Blues / Rhythm n Blues
A3	[02:43] Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires - It’s A Sin (Fred Rose, Zeb Turner) Pop Ballad
A4	[02:34] Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires - Sentimental Me (James T. Morehead, James Cassin) Blues / Rhythm n Blues
A5	[02:06] Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires - Starting Today (Don Robertson) Country
A6	[02:18] Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires - Gently (Murray Wisell, Edward Lisbona) Pop Ballad
B1	[02:24] Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires - I’m Coming Home (Charlie Rich) Rock n Roll / Rockabilly
B2	[01:51] Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires - In Your Arms (Aaron Schroeder, Wally Gold) Blues / Rhythm n Blues
B3	[01:58] Elvis Presley - Put The Blame On Me (Fred Wise, Kay Twomey, Norman Blagman) Pop
B4	[02:10] Elvis Presley - Judy (Teddy Redell) Blues / Rhythm n Blues
B5	[02:16] Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires - I Want You With Me (Woody Harris) Blues / Rhythm n Blues
B6	[01:38] Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires - I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (Fred Wise, Ben Weisman) Pop

ratings by TJR