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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 38, Number 11. May 29, 1975

Rock'n' On — Elvis Presley (RCA Victor)

Rock'n' On — Elvis Presley (RCA Victor)

"24 All-Time Rock 'n' Roll Hits" is what it says on the cover of this fine double album, and that, cats 'n' kittens, is just what you get. Regardless of what he's into now, there is no denying that Elvis made a vital contribition to rock during the 1950's and he should never be forgotten for this.

This album is quite something: for a mere $5.50, you get a double album containung all but a h andful of Elvis's finest achievements. This has to be the best value for money of any record currently available in NZ. You name it, and it is probably here:

"Hound Dog", "All Shook Up", "Heartbreak Hold", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Jailhouse Rock", and ballads like "It's Now or Never", and "Can't Help Falling in Love." Great stuff, one and all. These tracks are timeless, as fresh and vigorous now as in the '50's.

The album has a good sleeve notes, giving recording dates etc. — I wish more oldies compilations would do this! My only criticism, and a major one at that, is that many of the tracks are in very crude, 1950's stereo rechannelling, and it sounds bloody awful. The best thing on these tracks is to shift the balance over to the left channel, thereby cutting out the echo in the other channel. Still, at $5.50, no-one could say they're hard done by.

Some classic slabs of rock'n roll history, then, and at a very reasonable price. No rock music collection is complete without some Elvis, and thus album is just right for starters. It'll sell a bomb, make no mistake!