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Romantique
Rock · 1993

Romantique

Elvis Presley

A curated collection of Elvis's most tender moments, where his velvet baritone meets lush orchestral arrangements for a night of timeless, candlelit romance.

1993 · Euro Star

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Romantique captures Elvis Presley not as the firebrand of rock and roll, but as the world's premier balladeer. This is the sound of the velvet years, where the raw energy of the fifties has been refined into a sophisticated, emotive baritone that feels like it was recorded specifically for a late-night audience of one. The production is characterized by a thick, analog warmth, with strings that swell and recede like a slow tide, providing a luxurious cushion for some of the most vulnerable vocal performances in his catalog.

Moments Worth Listening For
the way his voice drops to a near-whisper during the bridge of a classic ballad, highlighting the natural grit in his lower register
the swelling entrance of the Jordanaires' harmonies that perfectly mirror the rising intensity of the orchestral strings
a sudden, soaring high note that breaks the intimate crooning, reminding the listener of his raw power before settling back into a gentle vibrato
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Romantique sound next to the rest of Elvis Presley's catalogue?

Candlelit+2.4σ

Candlelit saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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