Sings Elvis

by Danzig

Overview

It's widely acknowledged that Glenn Danzig was one of the very best singers to emerge from hardcore punk, and the guy could carry a tune far better than his peers, most of whom confined themselves to an angry, sneering bark. It was always clear that Danzig's semi-operatic howl was informed by some for-real singers, most notably Roy Orbison, Jim Morrison, and especially Elvis Presley. It's no great shock that Danzig has chosen to acknowledge one of his greatest influences, but Danzig Sings Elvis will probably surprise many of his longtime fans. If you were expecting Danzig's usual dark-hued metal sound here, think again. Danzig Sings Elvis goes entirely the opposite direction, with spare, minimal backings that hover quietly in the background with his vocals mixed way out in front. Danzig's sincerity is clearly obvious, as he mimics Presley's phrasing on most of these tracks, and draws up a set list leaning toward lesser-known tunes like "First in Line," "Pocket Full of Rainbows," and "Like a Baby" rather than the most obvious hits (no "Hound Dog," "Jailhouse Rock," or "Love Me Tender" here). Clearly a labor of love and a heartfelt homage, Danzig Sings Elvis finds the punk/metal icon exploring his musical roots in a new and unexpected way. ~ Mark Deming

Product Details

Release Date:	10/23/2020
Label:	CLEOPATRA
UPC:	0889466212413

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Danzig   Primary Artist
Tommy Victor   Guitar
Glenn Danzig   Guitar
Joey Castillo   Drums

Technical Credits

Beverly Ross   Composer
Frank Ockenfels   Cover Photo
Sam Bobrick   Composer
Anita Steinman   Composer
Arthur Gunter   Composer
Corey Soria   Photography
Johnny Chistopher   Composer
Pearl King   Composer
Faron Young   Composer
Ben Weisman   Composer
Eddie Cooley   Composer
Fred Wise   Composer
Wayne Carson   Composer
John Davenport   Composer
Mark James   Composer
Jerry Leiber   Composer
Jesse Stone   Composer
Mike Stoller   Composer
Aaron Schroeder   Composer
Tom Jans   Composer
Dave Bartholomew   Composer
Glenn Danzig   Instrumentation
Brendan Dekora   Engineer
Bill Emerson   Composer
Chris Rakestraw   Engineer
Howie Weinberg   Mastering
Abner Silver   Composer