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The Very Best of the Electric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra · 1990

74 min · 18 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · rock & roll

A lush symphony of rock and orchestral elements creating anthemic, feel-good soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • feel-good anthems for gatherings
  • steady pacing for road trips
  • uplifting melodies for sunny days
  • melodic journey through nostalgia
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer hard-hitting intensity
  • seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, this compilation arrived during a time when Electric Light Orchestra had already established themselves as pioneers of symphonic rock. Following their commercial peak in the late 1970s with albums like 'Out of the Blue', this best-of collection served to reintroduce their timeless hits to a new generation.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· The Moody Blues· Genesis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sweet Talkin’ Woman 3:48
  • 2 Mr. Blue Sky 5:02
  • 3 Livin’ Thing 3:33
  • 4 Evil Woman 4:14
  • 5 Telephone Line 4:41
  • 6 Rockaria 3:14
  • 7 Turn to Stone 3:49
  • 8 Don’t Bring Me Down 4:04
  • 9 Wild West Hero 4:41
  • 10 All Over the World 4:00
  • 11 Hold On Tight 3:07
  • 12 Confusion 3:41
  • 13 Showdown 4:11
  • 14 Last Train to London 4:33
  • 15 Strange Magic 4:09
  • 16 Shine a Little Love 4:44
  • 17 Diary of Horace Wimp 4:17
  • 18 Roll Over Beethoven (live) 4:18

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