ELO - Secret Messages Italian Import Cassette LP

Secret Messages by ELO.

Italian Import cassette LP.

Excellent Condition.

1983

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) is a British rock band known for its fusion of rock, classical, and pop music, often featuring lush string arrangements and futuristic themes. Founded by Jeff Lynne in the early 1970s, ELO became one of the most successful bands of the decade, blending Beatles-inspired songwriting with orchestral grandeur and a space-age aesthetic.

🔹 Quick Facts:

• Formed: 1970, Birmingham, England

• Founder/Frontman: Jeff Lynne – vocals, guitar, songwriter, producer

• Original Members: Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan

• Genres: Progressive rock, symphonic rock, pop rock, art rock

• Known for: Using violins, cellos, and synthesizers alongside guitars and drums

🔹 Musical Style:

• Rich orchestration blended with classic rock structures

• Heavy use of multi-layered harmonies, Moog synthesizers, and string sections

• Lyrics often touch on love, longing, and science fiction themes

🔹 Best Albums:

1. Eldorado (1974)

   • A full-fledged concept album

   • Includes "Can't Get It Out of My Head"

2. Face the Music (1975)

   • More pop-forward sound

   • Features "Evil Woman", "Strange Magic"

3. A New World Record (1976)

   • Breakthrough album in the U.S.

   • "Livin’ Thing", "Telephone Line", "Do Ya"

4. Out of the Blue (1977)

   • Double album and commercial peak

   • Includes "Mr. Blue Sky", "Turn to Stone", "Sweet Talkin’ Woman"

5. Discovery (1979)

   • More disco influence

   • "Don't Bring Me Down", "Shine a Little Love"

6. Time (1981)

   • Synth-heavy, futuristic concept album

   • Features "Hold On Tight", "Twilight"

🔹 Iconic Songs:

• "Mr. Blue Sky"

• "Evil Woman"

• "Don’t Bring Me Down"

• "Telephone Line"

• "Livin’ Thing"

• "Strange Magic"

• "Do Ya"

• "Turn to Stone"

🔹 Live Performances:

• Known for visually spectacular shows with laser lights, orchestras, and sci-fi stage elements

• In recent years, Jeff Lynne revived the band as Jeff Lynne’s ELO, playing to sold-out arenas around the world

🔹 Legacy:

• Over 50 million records sold

• Influenced artists ranging from Queen to Daft Punk

• Jeff Lynne is also a prolific producer: worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and co-founded the Traveling Wilburys (with Dylan, Orbison, Petty, and Harrison)

• ELO was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017

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