Checked Wikipedia to see if my memory was holding up. By the time Xanadu was released in 1980, ELO had added synthesizers to the mix.
Rich
Rich
E.L.O. - Electric Light Orchestra
Thanks everyone for your suggestions and feedback. I recognize that ELO is one of those bands that either works for you or repels you. It's kind of like Scotch - call it an acquired taste. I do agree with the majority of comments suggesting that I stick with the early years and forgo albums tied to their commercial success occurring later. |
Four boys in my family and you could usually hear E.L.O. coming from one of the bedrooms on any given day in the 70's. Them and Genesis. Out of the Blue is their last great album and its a great one imo. Standing in the Rain and Sweet is the Night are awesome tunes (and I do mean awesome in a big way) as well as Wild West Hero. There's a lot of good tracks on that album, actually most of them. I remember when discovery came out and my brother gave it to me for my Birthday. I never liked it and decided Out of the Blue was where I could safely draw the line. Great band and brings back great memories. I even saw them live and it was a great show. Thanks for the post. |
You could try ELO on YouTube. Then go from there. |