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Promised Land

CD

Promised Land
Rating:
4.0 / 5
Released: 1975/01 by BMG
We have to admit that this a damned fine collection of Elvis songs, which will probably end up in our CD-player regularly.

ElvisNews review

Hurray! They didn't change the coverart to the awful cover published on the Internet in the weeks before the re-release. They did use that photo, but on the backside of the inlay.
The liner notes are decorated with some good live pictures, but again in a not so well quality. Behind the CD the sleeve of the single "If You Talk in Your Sleep" is showed.


The soundquality of this release is slightly better than previous releases of this material on other releases. When compared to the first release on CD of this album, we can say the remastering of the tracks is much better. On e.g. "It's Midnight" we now hear a lot of instruments much clearer now.
We have to admit that this a damned fine collection of Elvis songs, which will probably end up in our CD-player regularly.

Original review 1975

Elvis Presley really hits home, and this record shows his ability once again to perform country and pop together or separately. For the first time in quite awhile, Elvis uses his voice for all its beauty. Strangely enough, he is still developing his voice in other areas and it sounds great. The selection of tunes will give him a chance to score in many markets. Best cuts: "Promised Land," "Love Song Of The Year," "It's Midnight," "If You Talk In Your Sleep," "You Asked Me To." Dealers: This album deserves the Word.

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Tina S wrote on May 22, 2005
apart from Elvis Country this album is his best 70's album
Rating: 5 / 5
JimmyCool wrote on March 11, 2007
EXCELLENT! I love it, specially the expanded version ;)
Colonel wrote on April 07, 2007
I agree. It's probably my favorite 70s-album by Elvis although the title track doesn't fit with the rest of the album. I wonder why they left off "I've got a thing about you baby" from the "Good times"-part... Therefor I give "only" 4 stars
Rating: 4 / 5
JimmyCool wrote on April 18, 2007
They left "I've Got A Thing About You, Baby" off, because that session has nothing to do with this, so it has to be included on an expanded version of "Raised On Rock"
old shep wrote on August 16, 2007
one of my all time favourite albums, great songs and Elvis voice was magical.
Rating: 3 / 5