Face the Music
Electric Light Orchestra · 1975
36 min · 9 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · rock & roll
Symphonic rock melodies intertwine with lush orchestration and catchy pop hooks, creating a vibrant sonic landscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- engaging melodic explorations immersive listening experience dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1975, 'Face the Music' was Electric Light Orchestra's fifth studio album and marked their transition into mainstream success. Following the experimental sounds of their earlier work, this album solidified ELO's unique blend of rock and orchestral elements, featuring hits like 'Evil Woman' that helped them break into the American market.
- If you like
- pop rock, progressive rock, rock & roll
Face the Music is an album by Electric Light Orchestra, released in 1975. Symphonic rock melodies intertwine with lush orchestration and catchy pop hooks, creating a vibrant sonic landscape. 'Face the Music' is significant for its commercial success, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart and becoming ELO's first album to achieve gold status in the U.S. The single 'Evil Woman' became a defining track of the era, contributing to ELO's reputation as pioneers in blending rock with orchestral music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Face the Music sound like?
Symphonic rock melodies intertwine with lush orchestration and catchy pop hooks, creating a vibrant sonic landscape. Rooted in pop rock and progressive rock.
What makes Face the Music by Electric Light Orchestra notable?
'Face the Music' is significant for its commercial success, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart and becoming ELO's first album to achieve gold status in the U.S. The single 'Evil Woman' became a defining track of the era, contributing to ELO's reputation as pioneers in blending rock with orchestral music. Released in 1975, 'Face the Music' was Electric Light Orchestra's fifth studio album and marked their transition into mainstream success. Following the experimental sounds of their earlier work, this album solidified ELO's unique blend of rock and orchestral elements, featuring hits like 'Evil Woman' that helped them break into the American market.
Who is Face the Music for?
Face the Music works well if you're into engaging melodic explorations, immersive listening experience and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Face the Music?
Face the Music has 9 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fire on High Intro (un-reversed) 0:33
- 2 Fire on High Standout 5:31
- 3 Waterfall 4:11
- 4 Evil Woman Standout 4:35
- 5 Nightrider 4:25
- 6 Poker 3:31
- 7 Strange Magic Standout 4:29
- 8 Down Home Town 3:53
- 9 One Summer Dream 5:48
Release Date
September 1, 1975
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
36 min 56 sec
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