Electric Light Orchestra (pop, rock, favorite songs, album, cover)

Chives · 11-29-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

least favourite is Mr. Blue Sky cos Lynne's trying too hard to be The Beatles

So I'm not the only one who has flashbacks to A Day In The Life on this track? I still like Mr. Blue Sky, though.

I remember getting a copy of A New World Record out of the dollar bin at my local record store, back when I was REALLY cheap and was just getting into vinyl. I had heard of ELO from a friend but I didn't know what to expect, but for a buck I took the risk. It was awesome, mostly feel-good music and was one of my favorite dollar bins finds for a long time.

I got Out of the Blue for 25 cents a while later and I think it sort of turned me off from liking the group too much. For every song I really liked on the album there was another I had no idea what to do with. I still have a copies of Discovery and Eldorado sitting around (more dollar bin purchases!) and I should listen to them...eventually. So I guess I only "like" ELO so far. Don't love.

Unknown Soldier · 11-29-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chives

So I'm not the only one who has flashbacks to A Day In The Life on this track? I still like Mr. Blue Sky, though.

I remember getting a copy of A New World Record out of the dollar bin at my local record store, back when I was REALLY cheap and was just getting into vinyl. I had heard of ELO from a friend but I didn't know what to expect, but for a buck I took the risk. It was awesome, mostly feel-good music and was one of my favorite dollar bins finds for a long time.

I got Out of the Blue for 25 cents a while later and I think it sort of turned me off from liking the group too much. For every song I really liked on the album there was another I had no idea what to do with. I still have a copies of Discovery and Eldorado sitting around (more dollar bin purchases!) and I should listen to them...eventually. So I guess I only "like" ELO so far. Don't love.

I`d say Out of the Blue was their crowning achievement as a band and albums like A New World Record were just leading upto this. Discovery is a really average album but Eldorado is a great album and def worth the listen. The hidden gem though in the ELO catalogue is Time (its much more electronic based) and its an album I`ve always loved.

Chives · 11-29-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

I`d say Out of the Blue was their crowning achievement as a band and albums like A New World Record were just leading upto this.

It's possible that I just need to listen to it more. I've only listened to it twice, maybe three times. It's biggest fault is that it didn't grab my attention and since it's a double-album it's so much more of a "chore" to give a serious listen.

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

The hidden gem though in the ELO catalogue is Time (its much more electronic based) and its an album I`ve always loved.

Sounds interesting, at the very least. If it's a bit different in style from their other albums I'll consider picking it up.

Unknown Soldier · 11-29-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chives

It's possible that I just need to listen to it more. I've only listened to it twice, maybe three times. It's biggest fault is that it didn't grab my attention and since it's a double-album it's so much more of a "chore" to give a serious listen.

Sounds interesting, at the very least. If it's a bit different in style from their other albums I'll consider picking it up.

Its like most double albums, theres a bit of filler but less than a lot of other acclaimed double albums of that time period and the quality is there.

A typical electronic based track off Time

ELO - Yours Truly, 2095 - YouTube