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5.0 out of 5 stars
No sophomore slump for the King!, March 5, 2008
This review is from: Elvis ( Paper Sleeve Collection Mini LP 24 bit 96 khz ) (Audio CD)
This was Elvis' second album and is on par with his excellent first album. Like the first album, this one topped the US album charts and sold millions. In an apparent effort to tame Elvis' alarming image, RCA used a cover shot that would have been more appropriate for a Gospel album than an edgy Rock and Roll album (contrast it with the cover of his first album). While no big hit single was included on the album (in the 1950's singles and albums were considered separate products and hit singles were often excluded from albums so as not to hurt sales of the single), several songs were released on EP's and were minor hits including: Love Me, When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again, Paralyzed, and Old Shep. Some other songs were international hits like Rip It Up and Ready Teddy.
While this is a nice release, I would recommend you get the US release instead. It is cheaper and includes bonus tracks not on this one.
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