Verdict
Everything looks and sounds excellent, but why so much handicraft bullshit and so little outtakes?
(C) Follow That Dream Records / Sony Music Entertaining
In late 2016 FTD released a collector's edition of "Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 4". The set included two cds and a booklet, housed in a 7" digipak. The first disc presented the tracks of the album, bonus songs and outtakes. The second disc featured the mono version of the album. The stereo recordings were mastered and mixed by Sebastian Jeansson, the mono recordings were mastered by Vic Anesini.
In this review I only deal with the songs, that are neither included on the album, nor on any other items of the classic catalogue. For a review of "Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 4" tap HERE.
Lonely Man (take 3)
Elvis sings a bit cautiously and the song is played a tad slower.
A Mess Of Blues (splice of takes 4 & 3)This track is nothing but a filler. It's useless to splice a false start and an outtake to create a "new" version of a song.
Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello (take 3)The third take is very close to the master.
Kiss Me Quick (takes 8 & 9)Elvis has quite some trouble with the timing, after 40 seconds the take is canceled. The 9th attempt is a complete performance. Elvis performance differs to the master, the up tempo-part also deviates from the released version.
Suspicion (splice of takes 4 & 5)Another handicraft work from FTD.
Gonna Get Back Home Somehow (take 4)The fourth take is performed with a little less zest.
What'd I Say (splice of takes 3 & 4)Once again the FTD guys riged a "new" performance up.