Category: Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra: “Roll Over Beethoven” (1973)
More Beatles than Berry and nowhere near Beethoven, it was a kindness that Ludwig was already deaf and dead.
[Review] Electric Light Orchestra: Electric Light Orchestra II (1973)
A re-tooled Electric Light Orchestra creates this imperfect but impressive frankenstein of classical and rock music.
Electric Light Orchestra: “Showdown” (1973)
ELO scores another hit with their update on the Marvin Gaye classic, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.”
[Review] Electric Light Orchestra: On the Third Day (1973)
This album pushes more of my buttons, especially in the middle.
[Review] The Electric Light Orchestra: The Night the Light Went On (in Long Beach) (1974)
An early live album that was banished to the continent for its infidelities, only to return partially restored and redeemed years later.
[Review] Eldorado: A Symphony by the Electric Light Orchestra (1974)
This concept album about an ordinary man’s escape into dreams is itself a kind of dream-come-true for prog fans.
Electric Light Orchestra: “Can’t Get It Out of My Head” (1974)
This is the single where their strawberry fields affections really blossomed.
[Review] Electric Light Orchestra: Showdown (1974)
A European compilation that brought listeners up to speed with “Showdown.”
[Review] Electric Light Orchestra: Face the Music (1975)
The band strikes gold with a streamlined sound and two hit singles: Strange Magic and Evil Woman.
Electric Light Orchestra: “Evil Woman” (1975)
Long before Cee-Lo gave an F there was this kiss-off from ELO.
Electric Light Orchestra: “Strange Magic” (1976)
The second single from Face the Music sets into motion a magical string of singles.
[Review] Electric Light Orchestra: Olé ELO (1976)
The best of the band’s first five albums, which weren’t exactly their best albums.