Is Elvis Now a good place to start with Elvis Presley?

Yes, Elvis Now is recommended as a starting point for new Elvis Presley listeners. A reflective collection blending soulful ballads with a hint of gospel fervor, showcasing Elvis's vocal prowess in his later career. Released in January 1972, 'Elvis Now' is situated in a transitional phase of Elvis Presley's career, coming just after his 1969 comeback special and the subsequent successful album 'Elvis: That's the Way It Is'. By this time, Presley was grappling with personal struggles while still maintaining his status as a cultural icon, which shaped the emotional depth of this album.

Who is Elvis Now for?

Elvis Now works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, emotive vocals for quiet introspection and for late-night winding down.

How many songs are on Elvis Now?

Elvis Now has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Elvis Now

Elvis Presley · 1972

32 min · 10 tracks · blues

A reflective collection blending soulful ballads with a hint of gospel fervor, showcasing Elvis's vocal prowess in his later career.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Hey Jude — This cover highlights Presley's ability to infuse his own emotive style into a contemporary classic, bridging generational gaps.
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Help Me Make It Through the Night Start here — The track showcases Presley's soulful delivery, turning a simple plea into an evocative expression of vulnerability and longing.
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We Can Make the Morning — This song encapsulates hope and resilience, featuring lush arrangements that complement Presley's powerful vocal performance.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Elvis's vocal range with varied arrangements but lacks a strong cohesive narrative.

What we noticed

Elvis's vocal delivery varies from intimate and reflective to powerful and soaring, particularly evident in his rendition of 'Hey Jude'.
Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements that enhance the emotional weight of the songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
emotive vocals for quiet introspection
for late-night winding down
gentle melodies for relaxed listening

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy excitement
prefer fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Showcases Elvis's vocal prowess during a transitional phase in his career.
Career context: Released in January 1972, 'Elvis Now' is situated in a transitional phase of Elvis Presley's career, coming just after his 1969 comeback special and the subsequent successful album 'Elvis: That's the Way It Is'. By this time, Presley was grappling with personal struggles while still maintaining his status as a cultural icon, which shaped the emotional depth of this album.
Stylistic neighbors: Chuck Berry· Little Richard· Buddy Holly