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Electric Light Orchestra
 A New World Record $7.99 I waited a long time for this. I've been a fan of this album forever, and unlike some of my other 'faves', this one still gets plenty of rotation. It did however, need remastering as the original issue CD is a tad sterile sounding with regards to fidelity. Nonetheless... This album is nothingly less than one of the Top10 all-time greatest pop/rock albums. There isn't a dull moment on the entire thing, and even the extras on this reissued version shine. The bonus track Surrender could have easily been a top40 hit. And considering that this album contains the band's best music from a compositional standpoint, it makes sense that they included instrumental rough mixes of classics like So Fine, Tightrope and Telephone Line, which nearly act as stand alone pieces. And there's an alternate vocal take of Telephone Line, which may give you pause deciding which version you like better. Many people have purchased ELO's Greatest Hits and called it good, but a few of the tunes on New World Record never made it to the first Greatest Hits album and IMO, these songs are essential - tunes like So Fine, Do Ya, and Tightrope represent some of ELO's finest work. The title track is a minor pop-prog masterpiece and Shangri-la is a great way to end an album, with its blatant homage to The Beatles' Hey Jude. Maybe some of the newer comps have remedied a few of these songs' lack of inclusion elsewhere but now that this album has been remastered (quite well actually) its a no-brainer...I can't recommend this album highly enough.  Don't Bring Me Down $0.99 One of their best songs. Classic rock. I play this song all the time. Be sure to check out their other hits like "Turn to Stone" and "Evil Woman". Many more hits.  The Essential Electric Light Orchestra $7.99 This has most of their best work all in one package! These really bring back memories. Man how time flies =)  Eldorado $7.99 This flowing masterpiece is aging like fine wine and is Jeff Lynns best work in my opinion. This album is a must! |
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