Electric Light Orchestra Elo S Greatest Hits Vol 2

By ignoring the band s first two albums the roy wood dominated electric light orchestra and the transitional elo ii the 1979 singles compilation elo s greatest hits presents a somewhat skewed vision of the band.

Electric light orchestra elo s greatest hits vol 2. The album sleeve art features a letter written by the band s co founder and leader jeff lynne describing the 73 78 period and the recording of each of the songs. Elo s greatest hits best of elo vol 1. Elo s greatest hits is filled with gooey chewy delights sonic kitsch like i can t get it out of my head lennon on lithium telephone line kool the gang with violins and the irresistible turn to stone wagner in spandex cultural guideposts whether you want to admit it or not. Discover releases reviews credits songs and more about elo elo s greatest hits vol.

Complete your elo collection. Epc 450357 2 450357 2. Elo 2 first light series is an expanded 30th anniversary edition of electric light orchestra s second album. Released in 1979 by harvest records it is a compilation of their early years with the label.

Ironically this revision has become the normative view of the band. Slick almost mechanical purveyors of undeniably catchy but somewhat soulless hit singles. The light shines on vol 2 is a compilation album by electric light orchestra elo. Side one 10538 overture full length version first movement jumping biz.

The first five tracks comprise the original elo 2 album. Elo s greatest hits vol. Elo combined classical elements with electronic rock. Al songs written by jeff lynne except where noted.

The second in the emi first light series released in 2003 to mark the album s 30th anniversary.