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Review : Elvis Sings Guitar Man FTD Special Edition 2 CD Set

Coming in the deluxe 7" packaging we've become accustomed to with FTD this release is another stunner. The sound quality is universally excellent throughout. Snap this one up, you won't be disappointed!
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, Elvis Articles, FTD News June 9, 2013 - 8:33:10 AM Read more

Review: Elvis : Peace In The Valley (The Complete Gospel Recordings)

Elvis : Peace In The Valley (The Complete Gospel Recordings) is a long overdue triple CD release. In 1994 we were treated to the excellent double album 'Amazing Grace' and more recently to a number of good (if forgettable) mid-price gospel albums. This set is a fitting testament to an often under-appreciated segment of Elvis' incredible musical legacy. Many fans will be surprised at the breadth of tracks on this release.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, Elvis News June 1, 2013 - 6:13:00 PM Read more

Review : Good Times FTD CD

FTD's version of Good Times turns out to be a fine upgrade of the original album, truly capturing the spirit of a collectors label by bringing the original cuts together in pristine sound quality along with tons of additional takes. Ten years in, FTD seems to have hit its stride, and its Classic Album series has become essential.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Troy Yeary May 18, 2013 - 2:34:57 PM Read more

Review : Nevada Nights FTD 2 CD Concert Set : August 19 & 21, 1974

Nevada Nights is an excellent FTD double delight and a chance for fans to obtain these shows in the best sound. The sound features Elvis sort of somewhat up close, up front sort of between Fort Baxter and the DAE sound - listenable and warm to the ear ... A great release!. This review, originally published in 2008, we present to you again as it contains many unique songs along with dialogue from Elvis, making it an essential part of any fans collection ... This first CD features the famous opening night : August 19, 1974, where Elvis departed from the conventional opening - not starting with Also Sprach Zarathustra or See See Rider - instead opening with Big Boss Man - and including many songs he had not performed live before.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Geoffrey Mc Donnell April 2, 2013 - 4:19:53 PM Read more

CD Review : Elvis Presley: Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite

If you are old enough to remember the original broadcast of Elvis Presley's Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite, then it is a safe bet that you are over the age of 40. It was almost exactly 40 years ago that the huge event was first shown on American television, on April 4, 1973. [With the live broadcast to much of the rest of the world on January 14, 1973] To celebrate this momentous anniversary, RCA Legacy have just released the double-CD commemorative package of Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite. There is no question that this is the definitive edition, and Elvis Presley was absolutely in top form on both nights. For the curious, Aloha From Hawaii is not a bad place to start to see for themselves just what all the fuss was (and remains) all about.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis Articles, Elvis CD Reviews March 29, 2013 - 4:08:13 PM Read more

Super Deluxe Edition Review : Prince From Another Planet

Why can't all music releases be this good? Sony/RCA/Legacy have come up trumps with Prince From Another Planet - an Elvis release which celebrates The King's only New York concerts, in Madison Square Garden in the summer of 1972. What most impresses about this set is the packaging. The care and attention that has gone into creating an eight-inch square slipcase, (with the original design respected) a six panel gatefold wallet holding the discs (again with superb artwork) and a 52-page booklet that is everything you want to accompany an archival release - fantastic photography, reproductions of original newspaper reviews, an absorbing essay ... The CD audio in this deluxe edition has been remixed by Michael H. Brauer (mastered by Vic Anesini), the idea being to put the listener in row four of the audience, right in front of the performance ...
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis DVD News, Elvis Articles March 13, 2013 - 6:09:04 PM Read more

Review : Prince From Another Planet : 40th Anniversary Madison Square Garden 2 CD + DVD Set

On first opening Prince From Another Planet' I was first surprised and then delighted by what I found. While the layout images presented prior to release were very good I was expecting a large 'digi-pack', and while that would have been very nice, the 'box set' presentation that Sony have clearly gone to a lot of trouble to produce is something extra special. Now the important stuff : How does it sound?
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis Articles, Elvis CD Reviews, By David Troedson February 8, 2013 - 12:31:14 PM Read more

Review : I'll Remember You FTD CD

This concert has been a pleasure to repeat listen too. Thus I must recommend I'll Remember You, not really for any content (as it's the same as Aloha From Hawaii) with 'Until its Time' swapped from 'Burning Love' and it is an extremely short show too, but for the sound quality clear throughout!
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Geoffrey Mc Donnell January 22, 2013 - 6:09:01 PM Read more

Review : Elvis : Back In Memphis : FTD Special Edition 2 CD Classic Album

Review of the FTD release, Back In Memphis, by Troy Yeary. When I first heard the original 'Back In Memphis', over twenty years ago, I was surprised by my disappointment. After listening to this expanded FTD release of the album, I am surprised yet again. Not by disappointment this time, but by how much I enjoyed it.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, By Troy Yeary January 15, 2013 - 8:29:43 AM Read more

Review : 3000 South Paradise Road FTD Special Edition 2 CD Set

Receiving both the Follow That Dream CDs, Back In Memphis and 3000 South Paradise Road on Friday I would have thought that 'Back In Memphis' would have been first into the CD player but possibly taken by the stunning artwork I decided to play '3000 South Paradise Road' and I found that it not only contains a brilliant performance by Elvis but quality sound to match, which in particular did more than surprise me. This is a unique performance by Elvis with stand out songs, What Now My Love, My Way, An American Trilogy and Fever ... of particular interest are Elvis' comments after My Way, where he says 'that's a very good song ... I wouldn't want to associate it with my own personal life ... now the end is near and all that jazz... it's a nice song, it's okay for Sinatra but ... I haven't even ate it up and spit it out yet, still chewing on it ...
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, By David Troedson January 14, 2013 - 9:59:09 PM Read more

Review : Elvis Back In Memphis

It seems like every great artist has at least one album in their catalogue that is universally ignored due to the greatness of the album that proceeded it. January and February of 1969 is a month that occupies a special place in rock history, specifically 6 days in January and 5 days in February.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles January 2, 2013 - 10:42:33 PM Read more

Review : Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas FTD 2 CD Special Edition

FTD's treatment of Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas, released  this month with the help of outtakes not being overdubbed in any way ... reveals a more intimate and sensitive side of the Christmas recordings that took place in Nashville during two nights in May, 1971. When released on the original album back in 1971, Felton Jarvis had just about used every trick in the book when it came to making overdubs on If I Get Home On Christmas Day, adding strings, horns and a lot of backing vocals, creating what I like to call a 'bombastic Elvis sound'. Listening to the alternate takes, especially the early ones, you can almost be fooled into thinking it's another song, it sounds so much more intimate. Read the review and view cover art ...
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Thomas Melin December 6, 2012 - 5:26:20 PM Read more

A Man From Elvis Presley Boulevard : Review of the new FTD album From Elvis Presley Boulevard

A Man From Elvis Presley Boulevard : A Review of the new FTD album 'From Elvis Presley Boulevard' by Troy Y.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, By Troy Yeary November 28, 2012 - 7:26:38 AM Read more

Review : Elvis Sings The Blues CD

Elvis Sings The Blues ... is a perfect combination making for one very nice listening experience ... The producers of this release also clearly recognized that it was going to be something special and have produced a stunningly beautiful three panel digi-pack, the front cover is ART and it fits the theme perfectly, as does the disc which while not a 'picture disc' as such there has clearly been much though and work put into the design. In addition on opening the flap you will find excellent liner notes ... A wonderful release of the 'classic' 1980 LP done to perfection like no other label can ... This is a limited edition digipack of 500 copies.
 Elvis Presley Bootleg CDs & DVDs, Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews October 11, 2012 - 9:22:54 PM Read more

Review : A Boy From Tupelo : The Complete 1953-55 Recordings FTD Book & 3 CD Set

Immediately on hearing the first song I played [I started with disc 2] from the 'A Boy From Tupelo' set, [Harbor Lights] I just instantly felt - knew - I was hearing something for the first time, something very GOOD.
Updated with more thoughts after continued listening, along with other input, and feedback comments ...
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, FTD October 10, 2012 - 7:57:53 AM Read more

Review : No matter where you listen, Elvis By Request captivates

Yesterday, [August 25] Sony Music Australia's Elvis By Request: The Australian Fan Edition arrived here - so I thought I'd take a few moments to present a brief review. Worldwide, but with a special emphasis on Australia, fans were able to select from over 800 Elvis performances in online voting earlier this year. The ranked results of that voting determined the contents of 'Elvis By Request', 40 songs spread over two CDs.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Australia, By Troy Yeary August 30, 2012 - 9:05:58 PM Read more

Review : Boston Garden '71 FTD CD

Despite performing more than 1,000 shows between 1969-1977, there are several concerts which stand out among Elvis fans for one reason or another. One of those concerts was a one-time only performance in Boston during the fall of 1971. For many years, this historic and rare concert made the rounds on the import release circuit in varying degrees of sound quality. But thanks to the good folks at the 'Follow That Dream' (FTD) Collector's Label, Elvis fans can now enjoy the ultimate release of this fine performance.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, FTD, By Mike Hermenet June 22, 2012 - 2:03:45 PM Read more

Review : On Stage : February, 1970 : FTD 2 CD Special Edition Classic Album

Mike Hermenet and David Troedson have teamed up to Review the On Stage : February, 1970 : FTD 2 CD Special Edition Classic Album containing a CDs worth of unreleased material from the FTD vaults. Updated.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Mike Hermenet, By David Troedson June 5, 2012 - 5:50:05 PM Read more

Lisa Marie Presley CD Review: The Best Thing Any Presley Has Done Since 'Suspicious Minds'

'... this might be the best thing any Presley has done since Suspicious Minds' ... Now that is one hell of a statement, and Elvis fans will beg to differ, but taken in context it is a fair summation of what is truly a magnificent album, and one that declares Lisa Marie Presley as a major recording star in her own right. Working with an all-cult-star team of collaborators Lisa Marie Presley has come back with a superior, Americana-styled effort that leaves her earlier, slicker, ill-considered musical efforts in the dust.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, Elvis News, Lisa Marie Presley May 25, 2012 - 7:25:00 PM Read more

Review : The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956 CD / Book

One of the most interesting things to hear as you listen to these performances is the confidence that Elvis clearly gains with each appearance, becoming more assertive and aggressive as he performs for the fans. Along with Elvis' increasing level of comfort, it's also interesting to hear the fan reactions with each subsequent appearance. From polite applause for his first appearance to outright pandemonium by the time he gave his final performance, listeners can clearly hear the increased excitement that Elvis caused ... The CD also contains the recent discovery of Elvis' last performance on the Louisiana Hayride in December 1956 as released on Sony's Young man With The Big Beat. This will be a more complete version of the show and for the first time, be speed and pitch corrected, which Sony has failed to master for their release.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, By Mike Hermenet May 17, 2012 - 9:14:00 PM Read more

The 8th Wonder Of The World CD from Venus

After hearing The 8th Wonder Of The World CD from Venus we can now tell you that indeed the sound quality is certainly better, even more clear than Madison’s outing and the packaging is much better. Te unique aspect of this concert in the huge Houston Astrodome is this that it is without an orchestra.
So it's pure Elvis with his band. taken from a first generation sources claimed!!!!
 Elvis Presley Bootleg CDs & DVDs, Elvis CD News, Elvis News, Elvis CD Reviews May 8, 2012 - 7:52:58 AM Read more

Review : Our Memories Of Elvis : 2-Disc Set from FTD

In 1979 Joan Deary had an idea for a unique concept album. The idea was to release an album featuring Elvis' recordings stripped down to basics ... the 'Pure Elvis Sound'. Many fans had commented that Elvis' later recordings suffered from too much overdubbing or 'sweetening', often causing Elvis' vocal performances to be buried beneath lavish, often over-the-top orchestral productions.The 'Our Memories Of Elvis' series has been long out of print. But now, thanks to the good folks at Follow That Dream (FTD) Records, Elvis' fans can stroll down memory lane once again with their release, 'Our Memories Of Elvis': Volumes 1, 2 & 3.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Mike Hermenet May 1, 2012 - 7:14:55 AM Read more

Review : Promised Land : FTD 2 CD Classic Album by Mike Hermenet

... For all of these reasons, and many more which I could spend all day talking about: Promised Land is now my all-time favorite Elvis album. It has taken almost 35 years to get here, but it was well worth the wait! ...
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Mike Hermenet February 20, 2012 - 11:00:40 AM Read more

Bringing It Back : Review : Elvis Today : FTD Special Edition 2 CD

In early 1975, despite Elvis' clearly fading desire to record new material (he hadn't recorded a new studio album since 1973), Elvis managed to step up to the challenge one more time. Elvis Today, released in 2005 by the Follow That Dream (FTD) Collector's Label provides fans with 2-CD's packed with all of the known material recorded between March 10-12, 1975 for the Today album in their Classic album series.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Mike Hermenet February 18, 2012 - 6:13:06 PM Read more

Elvis Country : Elvis Presley's Concept Album

Harley Payette explains why he thinks that the I'm 10,000 Years Old : Elvis Country' album 'tells us as much about the man who created it as anything he ever did'. In January 1971, RCA records slipped its latest Elvis Presley LP on the market, not two months after the previous one. That record, 'I'm 10,000 Years Old: Elvis Country', the singer's 30th of original material (excluding live collections, compilations and greatest hits sets), wasn't just another Elvis LP. It was an honest to gosh concept LP. The songs were not only linked stylistically and thematically, but all the performances were linked by splices of a song interspersed between each number. Even the cover wasn't the usual head shot of a smiling Elvis, concert pose, or movie still. In their place was a sepia toned photo of a very familiar looking young boy, Elvis Presley aged two.
 Elvis Articles, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD February 4, 2012 - 3:17:50 PM Read more

Review : Elvis Country : Legacy Edition

Before looking at the actual 'Elvis Country'/'Love Letters' albums I would like to address this particular release, the Legacy Edition, as the albums are currently available in more than one format. And also a brief look at the other titles released in the series so far. This is because I had my doubts about this release.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, By David Adams January 14, 2012 - 9:17:13 PM Read more

Review : Elvis (Fool) : FTD Special Edition 2 CD

I sometimes 'cheat' when I receive a classic album from FTD, playing the second disc with the outtakes first. Elvis (Fool) was no exception. I love the feeling of 'being thrown' into the studio, and this time around the first thing I heard was James Burton and Chip Young picking out the intro to '(That's What You Get) For Lovin' Me' and Felton Jarvis asking drummer Jerry Carrigan something about which cymbal he'll use ...
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Thomas Melin January 11, 2012 - 8:02:38 AM Read more

Review : Promised Land : FTD 2 CD Classic Album

The Promised Land album is indeed a classic but by including the alternate album and 'the making of' – it's now widescreen ... To sum up, Elvis took us on a trip to the promised land that's one hell of a ride ...
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD January 3, 2012 - 8:24:30 AM Read more

Review : Forty-Eight Hours To Memphis FTD CD : Recorded Live On Stage In Richmond, Virginia

Our focus today is Forty-Eight Hours To Memphis : Recorded Live On Stage In Richmond, Virginia : March 18, 1974, one of the latest CDs from Sony's Follow That Dream Records. The Forty-Eight Hours To Memphis title reflects that Elvis closed out his tour two days after this Richmond concert with a show in Memphis - portions of which became the 1974 album Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Troy Yeary, By Thomas Melin January 3, 2012 - 6:47:16 AM Read more

Review : Live In Vegas : August 26, 1969 Dinner Show FTD CD

If you believe some fans, surely we've already heard enough 1969 Las Vegas concerts. Now that Live In Vegas: August 26, 1969 Dinner Show is available from FTD, let's take a closer look at their claims.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Troy Yeary January 1, 2012 - 6:18:14 PM Read more

Review : Special Delivery : The Ultimate Elvis Presley Collectors Box

The Special Delivery : The Ultimate Elvis Presley Collectors Box contains an unbelievable soft cover book promoted in the pre-publicity as a 'unique 60-page Elvis & Priscilla Wedding Album', while I felt sure this was going to be the highlight of the box set I was not prepared for how comprehensive it is, and I must admit I did not know there where so many high quality photos of Elvis and Priscilla's Wedding available.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Video and Audio December 7, 2011 - 11:28:52 AM Read more

Review : The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956 CD

I would like to say the MRS / JAT Productions release of The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956 CD is a dream come true but I can't as there was no anticipation something like this would ever be released. For years now we have had the basic el cheapo compilation of the basic tracks but now we have a full CD with a running time of over 75 minutes that gives a very good overview of Elvis in concert in the 1950s.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, By David Troedson December 4, 2011 - 8:17:58 PM Read more

Review : He Touched Me : FTD Special Edition 2 CD

Here we have an excellent review of Elvis' Grammy award winning album and the latest FTD release, He Touched Me : FTD Special Edition 2 CD by Thomas Melin / Elvis Today for you : and watch for a joint review by Thomas and Troy Y. (Tygrrius) of '48 Hours To Memphis' coming soon to a great website near you! :-)
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Thomas Melin December 3, 2011 - 9:02:44 PM Read more

Review : Unedited Masters : Nashville 1970 CD

I've just finished listening to the new Venus release - 'Unedited Masters : Nashville 1970' and what a treat it is! Continuing the same theme as their last release 'Unedited Masters : Stax 1973' this contains mainly overdubbed masters in exceptional sound quality, which were either edited or faded for their official releases but are heard here for the first time in their entirety. All in all another winner from the Venus label ...
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Presley Bootleg CDs & DVDs November 5, 2011 - 4:21:53 PM Read more

Video & Audio Review : G.I. Blues : The Cafe Europa Sessions 4 CD Deluxe Set

The G.I. Blues : The Cafe Europa Sessions 4 CD Deluxe Set lived up to the pre-release publicity, in fact MRS sold themselves short in their description of the set !!! Cafe Europa is genuinely like a hardcover book with proper binding ... Putting the book 'aside', the four CDs contain nearly 4 hours of Elvis' officially UNRELEASED studio takes from the 'Café Europa' sessions, recorded for the movie ultimately titled G.I. Blues. The audio contained here includes the master recordings from the original soundtrack album 'G.I. Blues' plus, hours of alternate takes of all songs, with all the Elvis studio banter intact and, instilling new insight and live atmosphere into the complete making of this historic movie soundtrack. Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley MP3 Audio  Video audio preview.
 Elvis Reviews, Video and Audio, Elvis CD Reviews, By David Troedson October 18, 2011 - 9:17:17 PM Read more

Another Rave Review : Young Man With The Big Beat

The first two discs (40:21 and 54:51) included the remastered versions of the albums 'Elvis Presley' and 'Elvis', as well as 15 songs released as singles. Instant classics were 'Blue Suede Shoes', 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'My Baby Left Me', 'Lawdy, Miss Clawdy', Hound Dog', 'Don't Be Cruel', 'Any Way You Want Me' and 'Love Me Tender'. The non-hits are very worthwhile too. This set shows Presley was very good from the start, no matter what type of music he performed. She can see traces of his future religious music in 'I'm Counting on You' and movie soundtrack sin the jaunty 'Let Me'. He even is masterful on 'Old Shep', a weeper about having to put his old dog down, but being unable to do it. (In one of the interviews, Presley reveals that 'Old Shep' was the first song he ever performed in front of an audience.) Articles Read the review Shop Buy The box set.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, Video and Audio October 6, 2011 - 9:24:30 AM Read more

Reviewed and Rebooked at the International

Here we have two Reviews of Rebooked and at the International ... we get superb sound and more of a concert feel with much Elvis dialogue originally cut - here for the first time. ...  I am incredibly glad I took the plunge and invested in this release. The content (released and unreleased) is top notch and presented well, and great care was obviously taken in packaging, graphic design, and acquiring rare photos (and excellent sources for them). They don't come around like this every day. This is a release worthy of the engagement it represents. '... you won't listen to the Sony 'On Stage' release ever again after hearing this ...'
 EP, Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Presley Bootleg CDs & DVDs September 21, 2011 - 9:24:27 AM Read more

Elvis box relives 1956 : Review : Young Man With The Big Beat

To hear again in proper historical context what Presley did naturally to material by Big Joe Turner (Shake Rattle & Roll), Carl Perkins (Blue Suede Shoes), Ray Charles (I Got A Woman), Little Richard (Tutti Frutti) and Rodgers & Hart's 1934 Blue Moon is to realize the extent of his interpretive genius. And how much more self-assured he sounds on Disc #2! It's like night and day. Read the review, View the promo video, Buy this limited set.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews September 11, 2011 - 11:08:12 AM Read more

Review : Fashion For A King & July 1, 1974 : Omaha, Nebraska Concert CD

The July 1, 1974 concert included with the new FTD book release, Fashion For A King proves that you do not have to have a stereo recording to have A grade sound quality. And this soundboard recorded concert is in A grade sound quality and it also may just about present us with Elvis' best concert performance from 1974, to my ears it is anyway. The sound is crystal clear and Elvis is in top vocal form, he certainly gives a far better overall performance, in my opinion, than the famous Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis concert recorded just three months prior ... The book is stunning ... a photo book ... also a tremendous photo book detailing Elvis' jumpsuit's and a detailed information book and then it is of course a great reference book ...
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, By David Troedson August 24, 2011 - 5:25:55 PM Read more

Review : Stage Rehearsal FTD CD

Review of Follow That Dream Records' latest release, Stage Rehearsal ... However, I can understand and appreciate their desire to make this a quality listening experience. After all, we were Elvis listeners prior to becoming Elvis historians! In this case, entertainment value won out over historic context. Considering how much I otherwise enjoy this CD, I can forgive them that. Buy Stage Rehearsal : You won't regret it.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Troy Yeary August 5, 2011 - 10:36:12 PM Read more

Review : Jailhouse Rock Volume 2 FTD Special Edition 2 CD Set

When it was announced that there would be two volumes of Jailhouse Rock in the Classic Album (Movie Soundtrack) series, I wondered how they could make four good CDs out of what was a movie with such few songs. Well after giving both discs of Volume 2 a spin, I can tell you the answer is they sure can.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By David Troedson May 8, 2011 - 11:30:00 PM Read more

Review : Chicago Stadium 2 CD 1976 Soundboard Set From FTD [Two Concerts]

The 96th release from the FTD label - Chicago Stadium - is a fantastic time capsule of a much healthier, more focused Elvis as he began the final quarter of 1976 with a renewed sense of performing enthusiasm and that excitement comes through clearly both in Elvis' performance as well as the fan's reactions. All Elvis fans should dust off a space of honor on their shelf for Chicago Stadium!! Both shows on Chicago Stadium are taken directly from the RCA soundboard tapes and are in great quality. Read the review | Buy the CD.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Mike Hermenet March 29, 2011 - 11:15:18 AM Read more

Review : Elvis Is Back! 2 CD Legacy Edition

What do 'Elvis Is Back!' and 'Something For Everybody' have in common? Nothing I thought. But play disc two of this set immediately following the end of Elvis Is Back! on disc one and it is as if the two albums were meant to be a double album release to begin with. Read more | Buy Elvis Is Back! Legacy Edition.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, By David Adams March 4, 2011 - 10:11:14 AM Read more

Review : Elvis Is Back! FTD Special Edition Elvis Presley 2 CD Set

Rolling Stone [2011] gives Elvis Is Back! a whopping 4.5 stars and says 'Recorded when Presley, was 25, fresh off a. two-year military stint and musically fit. to burst, Elvis Is Back! might be the King's greatest non-compilation LP: wildly varied material, revelatory singing, impeccable stereo sound'. The best way to buy this classic album is in the form of the Official Elvis Presley Collectors Label double CD Special Edition complete with original album, all the singles recorded at the sessions in March and April 1960 and importantly multiple alternate takes where you can hear very strong alternate versions while at the same time listening to Elvis produce this important album, and the worldwide hit singles, It's Now Or Never, Stuck On You etc.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD February 21, 2011 - 11:18:00 PM Read more

Rave Review From Rolling Stone For Elvis Is Back

Elvis Presley continues to wow critics! Rolling Stone is raving over the upcoming release Elvis Is Back!: Legacy Edition. The magazine gives the album a whopping 4.5 stars, saying 'it might be the the king's greatest non compilation LP: wildly varied material, revelatory singing, impeccable stereo sound'.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews February 20, 2011 - 5:13:57 PM Read more

Elvis : The Gospel Collection is a great collection with a couple of surprises

Elvis : The Gospel Collection is a great collection of gospel songs. The CD has 16 selections, both studio and live versions of How Great Thou Art and a couple of surprises. The first is the live medley of three gospel songs, not available elsewhere in this sequence, Help Me; Why Me Lord; How Great Thou Art and O Little Town of Bethlehem is from the Elvis Christmas Duets CD with Karen Fairchild & Kimberly Schlapman (uncredited). The sound quality is incredible. Sony outdid themselves with this CD release. An exceptional CD.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles November 30, 2010 - 12:59:15 PM Read more

Review - That's The Way It Is FTD 2 CD Special Edition

Though That's The Way It Is eventually became my favorite album, it had to grow on me over the years. Though often overlooked, That's The Way It Is contains some of the best songs and performances of his entire career ... this 2008 re-issue turns out to be a must-have for serious fans ... This is the definitive look at the That's The Way It Is portions of the June 1970 Nashville sessions.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Troy Yeary November 20, 2010 - 8:02:08 PM Read more

Review : Elvis As Recorded At Boston Garden ‘71 FTD CD

Taken as a whole, Elvis As Recorded At Boston Garden '71 is a strong release. Concerts probably should not be picked apart song-by-song as I have done here, as it is the overall experience that counts. Elvis more than delivers a fantastic show. This is one of many concerts where I find myself wishing that I could have somehow been there. The sound quality is impressive, considering that it is a soundboard recording. I love how FTD tied in the album art with the Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden album. The liner notes and photos by Avenell give this release a personal feel and warmth. A must-have for fellow fans of the era.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Troy Yeary November 19, 2010 - 6:15:15 PM Read more

Elvis Fan's Review of Viva ELVIS - The Album

'Phenomenal and amazing'. That's how Elvis fan Brian Quinn is describing 'Viva ELVIS - The Album', which will be available worldwide on November 9. Here is Brian's review: I have just listened to 'Viva ELVIS - The Album', which was very kindly sent to me by Sony UK and I am not afraid to say I am in tears. It is PHENOMENAL and the sound AMAZING. Truly a listening and emotional experience and genuinely revolutionary in concept which should give it an excellent chance for a Grammy Award next year. This is truly Elvis for the 21st Century.
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews November 6, 2010 - 6:19:02 AM Read more

Review : Welcome To The Jungle - The Last Farewell CD

The third CD from the 'Welcome To The Jungle' series is an essential release! First of all the soundquality on this third release is nothing less than excellent just as it was on their first two releases of the series with recordings from the Jungle room sessions. More than that we get around 20 minutes of unreleased studio material which is quite an art nowadays! On top of it all we do get a nice designed product with a 16-page booklet and very well written liner-notes. Way to go, VENUS! Highly recommended!
 Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Presley Bootleg CDs & DVDs October 24, 2010 - 12:58:30 PM Read more