Every few years brings another and different iteration of
Elvis Presley
's gospel recordings, and at four discs,
I Believe: The Gospel Masters
is the biggest ever released by
RCA
, including every song from his three gospel LPs and one gospel EP. That accounts for only three-quarters of the program, the other fourth consisting of sacred odds-and-ends throughout his catalog, mostly from his soundtracks or the live show
Elvis on Tour
, which included a five-song gospel set. Also included are three home recordings and one track from
NBC-TV Special
, the 1968 comeback show.
Elvis
' gospel work is still among the best that's ever been produced in that large and talented genre, and he excelled in virtually every setting. ~ John Bush