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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4 responses to “Five Best ELO Albums”

1. Jeff says:

   03/14/2008 at 5:12 pm

   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…

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   • John crowther says:

     11/24/2011 at 6:41 pm

     Well yes, it may very well have done and great music to be conceived to! A funny story, thanks, you made me laugh!

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2. Mike says:

   12/05/2011 at 11:22 am

   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”.

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3. ChristianCreel says:

   10/29/2015 at 6:34 am

   The complete tracks of the NEW ALBUM ”Alone In The Universe” are listed here:

   http://www.electriclightorchestradiscography.com/2015/09/jeff-lynnes-elo-when-i-was-boy.html

   This will compete!

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