Rex Orange County, Elvis → Song Review

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Rex Orange County, assisted by Brendan Yates of Turnstile, delivers a heartfelt, memorable, and soulful ballad with “Elvis.”

“There’s no one else I wanna face a new hell with.” Now that’s quite a lyric, Rex Orange County. The talented English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is on fire in the smooth song, “Elvis.” “Elvis” is the second track from Alexander O’Connor’s 2026 album, Dream Fatigue. O’Connor collaborates with Turnstile lead vocalist Brendan Yates. O’Connor, Yates, Dylan Wiggins, Mustafa Ahmed, Ashton Simmonds, Devonté Hynes, and Aaron Paryce Cheung composed “Elvis.” O’Connor, Yates, Wiggins, and Ahmed produced it.

“Elvis” shines early on.  The guitars sound celestial early on. Later, strings amplify the celestial vibes in their lush and warm glory. Still, the star of the show is Rex Orange County.  He ate and left no crumbs! He sounds expressive and soulful singing the first verse and chorus. He has lots of questions: “Baby, we haven’t touched in so long / Is your skin cold? / Are you at home? / Is there anything wrong?” The chorus is the section to beat, with memorable melodies, lyrics, and indisputable authenticity:

“I’m not so calm, I shake my legs like I’m Elvis

I wanna be your only friend ‘cause I’m selfish

I wanna stay here forever like it’s Vegas

There’s no one else I wanna share this hotel with

There’s no one else I wanna face a new hell with.”

Brendan Yates joins ROC during the second verse, another winning moment. Once more, Rex performs the chorus, followed by the bridge (“As I take stage in the middle of nowhere / I feel you slipping away”). Yates takes the reins, performing the third verse. Like Rex, he sounds amazing while delivering contrasting vocals. “Baby, we’re six thousand miles from home,” he sings sincerely, and continues, “I wanna say that I’m willing, but something in me is lost.” “Elvis” is a brilliant collaboration between Rex Orange County and Brendan Yates.  Superb vocals, memorable songwriting, and stunning production, including lush strings, make this song utterly sublime.

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