Time
Electric Light Orchestra · 1981
44 min · 13 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · rock & roll
A futuristic blend of orchestral rock and synth-pop that captures a yearning for connection across time.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady narrative flow throughout
- futuristic themes of connection
- reflective moments for contemplation
- suitable for late-night introspection
- engaging storytelling across tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat songs
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 31, 1981, 'Time' marked Electric Light Orchestra's transition into a more synth-driven sound following their commercial peak in the late 1970s. This album came after the success of 'Out of the Blue' (1977), reflecting both a shift in musical direction and a response to the emerging new wave scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· The Moody Blues· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prologue 1:16
- 2 Twilight 3:42
- 3 Yours Truly, 2095 3:11
- 4 Ticket to the Moon 4:07
- 5 The Way Life's Meant to Be 4:38
- 6 Another Heart Breaks 3:48
- 7 Rain Is Falling 3:54
- 8 From the End of the World 3:16
- 9 The Lights Go Down 3:33
- 10 Here Is the News 3:45
- 11 21st Century Man 4:08
- 12 Hold On Tight 3:06
- 13 Epilogue 1:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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