Artist: Elvis Presley Year: 1956 Genre: Rock and Roll Grade: A+ On the heels of his landmark debut and supporting singles, Elvis Presley shot to international superstardom the likes of which had never been seen before or since. And while some may dispute Presley’s innovation and originality, one only need listen to his 1956 debut album to […]
Johnny Burnette and the Rock ‘n Roll Trio
This is rockabilly at its most raw.
Grade: A
Coronation of the King
Elvis’ first two albums, both released in 1956, began a seismic shift in modern musical history. His second album remains a benchmark.
State of the Union I: January-February ’18
Every two months, I will give a comprehensive wrap-up of the happenings of the music world. For more comprehensive analyses, look towards specific album reviews (plenty of links in the article). I hope you will find my opinions insightful and honest. My only credentials are that I listen to a LOT of music. Rock and Roll […]