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Elvis is Back! is the fourth studio album by Elvis Presley, released on April 8, 1960. This milestone record marked his musical comeback after serving in the U.S. Army. It is highly celebrated for its mature, rich sound and was his first album released in true stereo. The Year: 1960After a two-year hiatus in the military, Elvis returned to the United States on March 2, 1960. His manager, Colonel Tom Parker, quickly sent him to RCA Studio B in Nashville. During recording sessions on March 20 and April 3, Presley crafted what many consider his artistic and vocal peak. Musical Style Rather than sticking solely to 1950s rock and roll, Elvis branched out. The album is a beautiful mix of: Rockabilly (like "Make Me Know It")R&B and Blues (including "Such a Night" and "Reconsider Baby")Pop Ballads (like "The Girl of My Best Friend")Jazz (a sultry, smoky cover of Little Willie John’s "Fever"