Afterglow cover

Afterglow

Electric Light Orchestra · 1990

211 min · 47 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · rock & roll

Symphonic arrangements intertwine with catchy melodies, creating a lush soundscape that defines Electric Light Orchestra's signature style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • for long reflective drives
  • lush soundscapes for evening relaxation
  • catchy melodies that invite sing-alongs
  • wave-like pacing enhances engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Afterglow' is a compilation album marking the tail end of Electric Light Orchestra's prolific career. Following their commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s with albums like 'A New World Record' and 'Out of the Blue', this album features tracks from various points in their discography, serving as a retrospective collection for fans.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· The Moody Blues· Genesis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 10538 Overture 5:33
  • 2 Mr. Radio 5:06
  • 3 Kuiama 11:20
  • 4 In Old England Town (Boogie #2) 6:55
  • 5 Mama 7:05
  • 6 Roll Over Beethoven 8:10
  • 7 Bluebird Is Dead 4:25
  • 8 Ma-Ma-Ma Belle 3:52
  • 9 Showdown 4:09
  • 10 Can't Get It Out of My Head 4:25
  • 11 Boy Blue 5:22
  • 12 One Summer Dream 5:47

Disc 2

  • 1 Evil Woman 4:18
  • 2 Tightrope 5:04
  • 3 Strange Magic 4:32
  • 4 Do Ya 3:44
  • 5 Nightrider 4:24
  • 6 Waterfall 4:11
  • 7 Rockaria! 3:13
  • 8 Telephone Line 4:40
  • 9 So Fine 3:54
  • 10 Livin' Thing 3:33
  • 11 Mr. Blue Sky 3:47
  • 12 Sweet Is the Night 3:26
  • 13 Turn to Stone 3:49
  • 14 Sweet Talkin' Woman 3:48
  • 15 Steppin' Out 4:39
  • 16 Midnight Blue 4:18
  • 17 Don't Bring Me Down 4:02

Disc 3

  • 1 Prologue 1:16
  • 2 Twilight 3:32
  • 3 Julie Don't Live Here 3:40
  • 4 Shine a Little Love 4:39
  • 5 When Time Stood Still 3:33
  • 6 Rain Is Falling 3:58
  • 7 Bouncer 3:13
  • 8 Hello My Old Friend 7:51
  • 9 Hold On Tight 3:07
  • 10 Four Little Diamonds 4:09
  • 11 Mandalay 5:20
  • 12 Buildings Have Eyes 3:56
  • 13 So Serious 2:41
  • 14 A Matter of Fact 3:59
  • 15 No Way Out 3:24
  • 16 Getting to the Point 4:29
  • 17 Destination Unknown 4:06
  • 18 Rock 'n' Roll Is King 3:07

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