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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks for long reflective sessions vibrant soundscapes inviting exploration
- 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.
- If you like
- pop rock, progressive rock, rock & roll
Friends & Relatives is an album by Electric Light Orchestra, released in 1999. A vibrant collage of classic rock covers infused with symphonic arrangements and ELO's signature melodic flair. 'Friends & Relatives' is significant for its commercial success, charting well in various countries and introducing new audiences to classic rock staples through ELO's orchestral reinterpretations. The album also received praise for its production quality, highlighting ELO's ability to blend genres seamlessly while honoring the original tracks. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Friends & Relatives sound like?
A vibrant collage of classic rock covers infused with symphonic arrangements and ELO's signature melodic flair. Rooted in pop rock and progressive rock.
What makes Friends & Relatives by Electric Light Orchestra notable?
'Friends & Relatives' is significant for its commercial success, charting well in various countries and introducing new audiences to classic rock staples through ELO's orchestral reinterpretations. The album also received praise for its production quality, highlighting ELO's ability to blend genres seamlessly while honoring the original tracks. 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.
Who is Friends & Relatives for?
Friends & Relatives works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, for long reflective sessions and vibrant soundscapes inviting exploration.
How many songs are on Friends & Relatives?
Friends & Relatives has 26 tracks, running approximately 145 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Black Night Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
145 min 25 sec
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