I’m embarrassed to admit that until quite recently, the only Electric Light Orchestra song I knew was “Mr Blue Sky”, a.k.a. the song from that VW commercial a couple years ago. Boy, was I missing out! They have got to be one of the most underrated bands of all time. After some serious thought, I’ve decided that their five best records are:
1. Eldorado
2. Out Of The Blue
3. Time [Their 1981 concept album about time travel which has aged(!) surprisingly well... My current obsession.]
4. Discovery
5. A New World Record
Do yourself a favor!
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Jeff says:
Mar 14, 2008
I feel compelled to mention that, while cleaning out my parents’ collection of LPs to help them move into their new house, I happened upon an album entitled:
Belly Dancing for Your Man, featuring the music of the Electic Light Orchestra.
I guess I shouldn’t be cynical about things that may have had a hand in my existence.
“Redemption” is always the key idea…
John crowther says:
Nov 24, 2011
Well yes, it may very well have done and great music to be conceived to! A funny story, thanks, you made me laugh!
Mike says:
Dec 5, 2011
ELO is definately not underrated bro they were, and are, extremely popular around the world. They are even considered to have “started where the Beatles left off”.