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It's almost a pity he's dropped the country influence that has tainted his writing, especially the ballads from the second album. The slower numbers here are wandering lounge style affairs that lack the direction of previous classics like "Stranger in The House." | It's almost a pity he's dropped the country influence that has tainted his writing, especially the ballads from the second album. The slower numbers here are wandering lounge style affairs that lack the direction of previous classics like "Stranger in The House." | ||
Even "Almost Blue" (included as a song in its own right on this album) is itself a rambling affair that has none of the bite of so many of his songs, despite the panache that | Even "Almost Blue" (included as a song in its own right on this album) is itself a rambling affair that has none of the bite of so many of his songs, despite the panache that he’ll never lose. | ||
But ''Imperial Bedroom'' is still a winner. The opening track "Beyond Belief" has Elvis singing with a silky yet muscular voice oddly betraying the brittle lyrics of the song. ''"Don't get smart or sarcastic, he snaps beck just like elastic"'' he croons over layers of organ, synthesizer and harmonies sparking off in odd directions. | But ''Imperial Bedroom'' is still a winner. The opening track "Beyond Belief" has Elvis singing with a silky yet muscular voice oddly betraying the brittle lyrics of the song. ''"Don't get smart or sarcastic, he snaps beck just like elastic"'' he croons over layers of organ, synthesizer and harmonies sparking off in odd directions. |
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