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ELO's Greatest Hits

Electric Light Orchestra · 1979

44 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · rock & roll

Orchestral rock anthems blend lush melodies with infectious hooks, creating a timeless sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious sing-along melodies
  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • timeless hooks for any occasion
  • for nostalgic afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 1, 1979, 'ELO's Greatest Hits' marks a high point in Electric Light Orchestra's career, following their commercial peak with the album 'Out of the Blue' in 1977. This compilation showcases their evolution from symphonic rock innovators to mainstream pop favorites, encapsulating their most beloved tracks up to that point.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· The Moody Blues· Genesis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Evil Woman 4:14
  • 2 Livin’ Thing 3:34
  • 3 Can’t Get It Out of My Head 4:24
  • 4 Showdown 3:56
  • 5 Turn to Stone 3:48
  • 6 Rockaria! 3:16
  • 7 Sweet Talkin’ Woman 3:49
  • 8 Telephone Line 4:40
  • 9 Ma‐Ma‐Ma Belle 3:37
  • 10 Strange Magic 4:09
  • 11 Mr. Blue Sky 5:05

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