I agree that he has been historically overrated by rock critics. Elvis is a good musician of diverse interests, but no particular work really stands out. OTOH, almost anything his wife (Diana Krall) covers seems absolutely brilliant.
Yes, I did mean to stray off topic because I am enamored of Diana Krall.
>.no particular work really stands out.
I saw him quite a bit in his early rocker days. Great Live shows...first few rocking albums.
As far as works standing out, IMO, King of America is a masterpiece.
But, tastes vary and you may not get the same results.
Hey...Peel me a grape!