Ticket to the Moon: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra Volume 2 cover

Ticket to the Moon: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra Volume 2

Electric Light Orchestra · 2007

79 min · 20 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · rock & roll

A lush fusion of orchestral arrangements and catchy melodies that epitomizes ELO's symphonic rock signature.

Why this album works

'Ticket to the Moon' not only highlights ELO's commercial success but also features several tracks that have become staples of classic rock radio, such as 'Can't Get It Out of My Head' and 'Last Train to London'. The album's release helped cement ELO's influence on modern pop and rock artists, showcasing their unique blend of orchestral elements with rock music.
Best for
steady melodic journey throughout sing-along anthems for gatherings nostalgic reflections on past moments
Context
Released in 2007, 'Ticket to the Moon: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra Volume 2' arrives during a period of renewed interest in the band, following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. This compilation showcases tracks from their prolific career, spanning from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, and serves as a testament to their enduring legacy in the rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Twilight 3:43
  • 2 Do Ya 3:46
  • 3 Can't Get It Out of My Head Standout 4:23
  • 4 Latitude 88 North 3:24
  • 5 It's Over 4:10
  • 6 Ticket to the Moon Standout 4:09
  • 7 Heaven Only Knows 2:57
  • 8 Starlight 4:32
  • 9 Four Little Diamonds 4:06
  • 10 Secret Messages 4:43
  • 11 Eldorado 5:19
  • 12 So Serious 2:43
  • 13 Last Train to London Standout 4:32
  • 14 In My Own Time 3:03
  • 15 Destination Unknown 4:11
  • 16 The Way Life's Meant to Be 4:40
  • 17 One Summer Dream 5:22
  • 18 Calling America 3:30
  • 19 Moment in Paradise 3:35
  • 20 Surrender 2:33

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