The Ultimate Collection
Electric Light Orchestra · 2001
147 min · 38 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · rock & roll
A dazzling blend of orchestral arrangements and catchy pop melodies that defines ELO's unique sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic collection of timeless hits
- catchy anthems for sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing for easy listening
- nostalgic vibes for road trips
- celebratory mood for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer shorter, standalone tracks
- seek intense, heavy listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'The Ultimate Collection' arrived during a period when Electric Light Orchestra was revisiting their legacy following a hiatus in the late 1980s. This compilation served as both a celebration of their extensive catalog and an introduction to new listeners, showcasing hits from their earlier groundbreaking albums such as 'Out of the Blue' and 'Discovery'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· The Moody Blues· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hold On Tight 3:07
- 2 Rock ’n’ Roll Is King 3:08
- 3 Calling America 3:27
- 4 I’m Alive 3:44
- 5 Confusion 3:41
- 6 Last Train to London 4:32
- 7 Do Ya 3:46
- 8 Showdown 4:10
- 9 The Way Life’s Meant to Be 4:39
- 10 Turn to Stone 3:46
- 11 Here Is the News 3:44
- 12 Evil Woman 4:15
- 13 Can’t Get It Out of My Head 3:07
- 14 Shine a Little Love 4:11
- 15 Strange Magic 4:06
- 16 Twilight 3:37
- 17 Wild West Hero 4:40
- 18 Nightrider 3:43
- 19 Xanadu 3:28
Disc 2
- 1 Don’t Bring Me Down 4:04
- 2 Livin’ Thing 3:32
- 3 All Over the World 4:00
- 4 Mr. Blue Sky 5:01
- 5 Sweet Talkin’ Woman 3:47
- 6 Don’t Walk Away 4:39
- 7 10538 Overture 4:04
- 8 Secret Messages 3:35
- 9 Ticket to the Moon 4:07
- 10 Telephone Line 4:41
- 11 Ma Ma Ma Belle 3:20
- 12 Rockaria! 3:14
- 13 Getting to the Point 4:30
- 14 Across the Border 3:52
- 15 Roll Over Beethoven 4:32
- 16 So Serious 2:42
- 17 Illusions in G Major 2:39
- 18 The Diary of Horace Wimp 4:18
- 19 Four Little Diamonds 4:05
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