Movin' Up (album)

Movin' Up was the debut album for the rock/pop trio The Elvis Brothers. The album was released in 1983 on Portrait Records. The album was recorded at the Power Station in New York City, and produced by Lance Quinn and Tony Bonjovi.

The album was reissued in 1995 by Sony/Recession Records with their second album Adventure Time, with both albums on a single CD.^[2]

Reception

Writing for Allmusic, Jim Worbois described the album as "a nice LP of light, enjoyable, pop songs."^[3]
Renown music critic Robert Christgau said "If you're really committed to the 'fun' only unpretentious pop can provide, you might as well go directly to these proud posers, who generate hooks in an abundance that will shame whatever 'authentic' locals you retain a sentimental yen for. Connoisseurs of pop plasticity will get an additional kick out of how affectlessly they shift from the usual ersatz teen romance to equally meaningless and equally commercial outlaw and rebel themes. Plus an uncanny Beatle impression on 'It's So Hard.' B- "^[4]
Ira Robbins wrote: "Movin' Up traverses a panoply of mildly bent styles, from mock-Stray Cats ("Fire in the City") to Dave Edmunds-ish nostalgia ("Hey Tina") to Anglo-pop ("Hidden in a Heartbeat") to countryfied rock ("Santa Fe") and much more. Sure, they futz around a lot (especially onstage), but their silliness never interferes with the serious task of playing catchy pop with maximum gusto. It may not have meant a lot, but the first album is truly mega-fun."^[5]
The Rolling Stone review said: "The band's debut LP is a twelve track instant party that's more fun than a garbage pail full of vodka and Gatorade."^[6]

Tracks

(I Know You) Shake It
It's So Hard
Hidden In A Heartbeat
Hey Tina
Red Dress
Fire In The City
Here We Go Again
Movin' Up
Santa Fe
Full Speed Straight Ahead
You Got Me
Long Gone

Personnel

Rob Elvis (Rob Newhouse) - guitar, vocals
Graham Elvis (Graham Walker) - bass, vocals
Brad Elvis (Brad Steakley) - drums

External links

Movin' Up (album) at Discogs (list of releases)
Movin' Up at AllMusic

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