This was Elvis´ first studio LP after being in the army for 2 years.(Try and picture one of today´s artists being drafted and pulled away from the spotlight for 2 years!) "Elvis is Back" is a remarkable record: Pop, gospel, rock, blues (and, oh, the blues on this record!)...this is pure Elvis! He would go on to record a couple of other great studio LPs in the early 60s ("Something for Everybody" and "Pot Luck,") but, unfortunately, all would be overshadowed by the soundtracks. When "Blue Hawaii" topped the album charts for 25 weeks, the dye was cast: Elvis would be stuck doing 14 song "travelogues" for another 7 years; but this album catches Elvis in great voice and spirit. Elvis was back, baby! Buy this record!