Number 11: The Sun Sessions

Album: The Sun Sessions

Artist: Elvis Presley

Recorded: 1954 - 1955

 Released: 1976

Information: Elvis and his band were playing in the studio when someone came over the intercom and asked "What are you guys doing?" Elvis replied that they were just messing around. This "messing around" continued and was recorded. Some of the material was released on his debut and scattered across other releases, but this marks the first time that the sessions were compiled and it gives an interesting view into the "birth" of a genre.

High Points: The best song is the first one, once again. It starts off with "That's All Right" which is considered one of the first rock and roll records. Elvis is young and full of life and it really comes across in this recording. It's him having fun, but the consequences of this record are much bigger than he could imagine.
Low Points: I don't particularly think "I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine" and "I Love You Because" are that great.

Is it Great? Historically, yes.

Elvis entered Sun Studios and played with his backing band, making mostly private recordings. However, this would come to pass. Elvis would eventually release commercial recordings and would take over the world with his music.

At this point, the world needed someone like Elvis. They needed someone to come in and take over. Music, it seems, had run a bit dry, and needed a rejuvenation.When Elvis released his first single, fans began to obsess over him and his new sound and he would score hit after hit in the '50's. He blazed the trail for future artists, the likes of Little Richard and Chuck Berry.

With all that said, I don't find this album very impressive. Rock and roll was about energy, having a certain kick. Elvis could really nail that on certain songs, but he doesn't do it often. There one or two great songs, a lot of okay songs, and a few that aren't so great. 

So, number 11? In terms of quality, for me, probably not. However, in terms of significance, I would say it deserves a spot that is high on this list.