Friends & Relatives
Electric Light Orchestra · 1999
145 min · 26 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · rock & roll
A vibrant collage of classic rock covers infused with symphonic arrangements and ELO's signature melodic flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- for long reflective sessions
- vibrant soundscapes inviting exploration
- engaging covers with symphonic flair
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek concise standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'Friends & Relatives' came during a period of revival for the Electric Light Orchestra, following their previous album 'Balance of Power' in 1986. This album features a unique arrangement of classic rock covers that showcases the band's enduring influence and adaptability in an evolving music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· The Moody Blues· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Black Night 7:37
- 2 Paint It Black 9:39
- 3 I Got It Covered 5:38
- 4 Scarabus 4:54
- 5 Wonderworld 5:05
- 6 Hole in the Sky 3:20
- 7 Gut Reaction 3:37
- 8 Slipstreaming 4:25
- 9 You 'n' Me 2:55
- 10 Hang Me Out to Dry 4:02
- 11 Ritual 4:03
- 12 Seafull 8:06
- 13 Do You Close Your Eyes 9:40
Disc 2
- 1 Smoke on the Water 10:25
- 2 Stormbringer 4:45
- 3 Rainbow 4:03
- 4 My Kind of Woman 6:09
- 5 She Took My Breath Away 4:34
- 6 Message in a Bottle 3:10
- 7 Whitesnake 4:21
- 8 Shake the Devil 5:41
- 9 Carolina County Ball 4:48
- 10 Clear Air Turbulence 7:37
- 11 Time & Again 4:02
- 12 Way Back to the Bone 7:08
- 13 Kill the King 5:30
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