Elvis was part of the "New Wave", the music that came after punk-rock in the 1970s, or was mixed up with it. They took the attitude, and the trimmed down and sparse arrangements, but wrote more complex and interesting songs. Elvis was one of the "angry young men" of the era, along with Joe Jackson, Nick Lowe, Graham Parker, among others. But he could write beautiful songs. Here's one of my favorites from his first album. Alison
Thanks for the comment and the audio link. Unfortunately, my speakers have crapped out and I cannot hear the song. But I will keep this thread on my favorites and as soon as I can get them working again I will listen to it.