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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks for long reflective drives lush soundscapes for evening relaxation
- 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.
- If you like
- pop rock, progressive rock, rock & roll
Afterglow is an album by Electric Light Orchestra, released in 1990. Symphonic arrangements intertwine with catchy melodies, creating a lush soundscape that defines Electric Light Orchestra's signature style. 'Afterglow' is significant as it captures the essence of ELO's innovative blend of rock and orchestral elements, showcasing songs that charted high during their original releases. The album helped introduce ELO's music to new audiences after a period of reduced visibility and received positive critical reception for its nostalgic value and cohesive presentation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Afterglow sound like?
Symphonic arrangements intertwine with catchy melodies, creating a lush soundscape that defines Electric Light Orchestra's signature style. Rooted in pop rock and progressive rock.
What makes Afterglow by Electric Light Orchestra notable?
'Afterglow' is significant as it captures the essence of ELO's innovative blend of rock and orchestral elements, showcasing songs that charted high during their original releases. The album helped introduce ELO's music to new audiences after a period of reduced visibility and received positive critical reception for its nostalgic value and cohesive presentation. 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.
Who is Afterglow for?
Afterglow works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, for long reflective drives and lush soundscapes for evening relaxation.
How many songs are on Afterglow?
Afterglow has 47 tracks, running approximately 211 minutes.
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 Standout 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 Standout 3:33
- 11 Mr. Blue Sky Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
211 min 46 sec
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