Out Of The Blue

Na wat voelde als anderhalf uur ging ik toch maar even kijken naar de tracklist, want Mr Blue Sky was nog niet langs gekomen en ik moest toch ondertussen wel vrijwel aan het eind van de plaat zitten??? Welnee: Out Of The Blue duurt 70 minuten en voelt als 170 minuten. Wat een slog. Een soort spacey proto-Queen-eenheidsworst. Echt retesaai. Ik ga voor Mr Blue Sky alleen 3 sterren geven, maar dat is gul van me.

Enjoyed this one, heard a couple of tracks before, but good vibes all round

Awesome. Will probably be adding this to the rotation. Glancing over reviews, I kind of am casting doubt on my enjoyment so I'll listen again but first listen was nice.

Not th best but some great stuff here from Jeff. They write catchy pop inspired songs with nice melodies a little safe but still enjoyable

Vraiment une masterclasse de rock orchestral/prog/art avec quelques banger. Structure assez similaire et même recette ce qui rends vite redondant mais lorsque que l’album s’échappe de cette approche = pépite. Avec Mr. Blue Sky évidemment come single de ouf et tant d’autres…

Not my first time with ELO or this album, but for a second day and double-album in a row, I wish this was also bit shorter. The good songs are great, but a bit too much similarities (and length) that it all really started blending together. Good harmonies, nice general blend of styles. Overall 3.5/5

Not really sure about these guys. They are kind of like a cheesier version of Pink Floyd. There are some great elements, but then a lot is over the top. It's also very long. 2/5

There are some great arena rock tracks on this album. The biggest downside is the length of the album is a bit too long for me.

Some real bangers but also some slow bits that just don't rock as hard.

Not sure why I hadn’t dived into ELO before this. If all prog were this fun or adjacent to this, it’d be a much better genre. This was oddly fun. Sweeping orchestrations, broad ballads, catchy synth hooks, and prog-adjacent hits packed into 3.5-minute songs. There is not a weak moment or note..uplifting and fun, weird and ahead of its time, so 70s and so timeless.

Fun.

Good album. About the half the album is a miss for me though. Couple of hits, others are ok.

Beatles vibe, good but feels too old for me

Brought back a ton of memories from being a teenager during this time. Some of these tracks were nice and raw and others seemed a little overdone but that’s probably because I’ve heard them so much before.

Late 70s rock.

Cool, the Mr. Blue Sky album. I was actually just about to listen to this one - it's in my list of long-as-fuck albums that I'm currently assembling pre-written reviews for. The Electric Light Orchestra name rings a bell, though that might just be because of my familiarity with Mr. Blue Sky. These guys are an upbeat, Beatles-esque prog rock band, if I'm not mistaken. I'm unsure as to whether they can go the hour-ten distance, though I'm curious to check out this album nonetheless. Here goes. Yeah, not bad. I'm sure there's plenty out there, but this is the first time I've listened to a prog rock album with a prominent Beatles influence, so there's still a bit of a novelty to hearing this album. I enjoyed my time with this, though I did kind of roll over and lose interest during the final stretch - that runtime is pretty intense. I can't wait until all of the albums on my project are under an hour in length. Anyways, the songwriting of this album is its strongest asset. The vocals follow a smooth, rolling, rockabilly style which works quite well and never loses its lustre. That isn't to say this album plays it safe, however. There's plenty of variety in the tone and mood of this music, with the vocals adjusting themselves to the changes accordingly. Most notable in the instrumental department of this album are the synths, which have a sound that is right up my alley. I'm a big fan of the soft, smoothed-out, futuristic sound. They sound a good deal like the ones on A Wizard, A True Star. Equally adept are the rough, grunting guitars which underscore the vocal performances. They have a great, jumpy sound which keeps the music lively and engaging. It's difficult to say much else about the instruments of this album as they're always changing, though I also favoured the strings and pianos. Overall, I was favourable to this album, though the runtime is a little demanding for some upbeat, easy-listening pop rock. I am keen to give it a second chance sometime in the future, however. There's "Mr. Blue Sky". They really kept me waiting on it, though far be it from me to complain. It's great - one of those songs which are impossible to dislike. The jumpy bass guitar underscoring the music carries it far, along with those iconic clanging sounds. Equally adept is the songwriting, which is fantastic. I'm a big fan of the rolling style that the vocals have along with how they complement the established sound. If I am to complain, I think the song loses its focus down the middle and towards the end, though it comes to a solid finish with those nice strings, which also works in the context of the song. Overall, a very solid tune. Book time. "...does not contain much filler". The first three tracks of this album are considered to be among Electronic Light Orchestra's best by the curator of this album. Released at the height of disco's popularity, which made it a bit of a black sheep. Was a massive success and launched an ambitious tour supporting this album. Wikipedia says this album has sold ten million copies in its lifetime, was written in its entirety in three and a half weeks and had five successful singles. Critics were receptive to it, though it was by no means a knockout with them. The album landed the top ten in ten of the eleven countries where it charted, with most placing in the top five. It made the year-end charts in a handful of countries, where it performed very well. It was notably the 18th best-selling album in the US, the 17th best-selling album in Germany, the 15th best-selling album in the Netherlands, the 11th best-selling album in Australia and the 7th best-selling album in the UK, all for 1978. ELO don't appear to have been much of a smash with the critics, so I guess this is the listmakers throwing a bone to the masses once again. I'm favourable to this pick, and one album seems about right for an artist of this standing. I cosign this inclusion.

Disco Beatles. Starts out well but gets a bit tiresome over the course pf the record.

very nice feels like 80s

to jest peak

me re gustó !! muy divertido, no me pareció largo (vi que se quejaban de eso, para mí nada que ver), temazo tras temazo. 5/5.

When the robot war happens, I want this to be the soundtrack

I mean, they were incredibly influential, despite being obviously influenced by the Beatles. Quite a lot. It's specifically like Jeff Lynne wished George Harrison had written more songs - so he tried writing those songs himself. And it's very fitting that Lynne went on to produce some of Harrison's later solo stuff - and played with Harrison (and Orbison and Dylan and Petty) in The Traveling Wilburys. But Lynne wanted to make the Beatles even bigger, so everything here sounds like it's made for American cinemascope, big gestures, big lights, big stages, none of that hanging around in the Star Club in Hamburg or some Indian guru in the middle of nowhere. Some of the sound effects and general sound shenanigans here are really quite something considering when this was recorded. And they aged in a nicely retro way, too, rather than badly (like Lynne's preferred snare drum sound in the 80s/90s did, unfortunately). So yeah. Definitely earned its entry on the list. But ELO always has this effect of really impressing me, and having a bunch of good tunes... But leaving me mostly untouched emotionally.

Overlong. Should have been a single LP.

Is that a little Gershwin quotation in "Birmingham Blues"?

(5/7) lots of energy and drive

ELO is great.

I'm a fan of big, theatrical, over the top orchestral/choir-ish type music, so I thought ELO was fun. Despite being a double album I feel like it went by pretty quickly.

I was ready for this to be over. I know this album is (at least a few songs of it) are considered to be wildly popular but to me i felt like i was held hostage for an hour by generally, the same sound. Every dong just kind of devolved into the same harmony? It all blended together to me into one long commute.

Jeff Lynne's magnum opus. 4 stellar lps in a row conclude with this gem. I love every song, the rich melodies and textures shine throughout. Plus it starts with Turn to Stone. Amazing.

Electric Light Orchestra. Now with MORE Orchestra.

Too long omg

I’ve listened to this album before and it’s very fun & groovy. 4 stars

Ok, just ok.

Really impressive album never knew what this group had to offer but I’m glad I listened

Overall Rating - 4.03/5 (8.06/10). Great album, definitely worth listening to the whole thing. Rich, full orchestrations, excellent harmony, not the biggest fan of the vocoder use, but it fits the style. Concerto for a Rainy Day (Side 3, from Standing in the Rain to Mr. Blue Sky) is awesome.

Loved this album before it was suggested!

Hmm...ELO definitely had their moment in the late 70s, but I don't know how influential they actually ended up being. Also, my tolerance for double albums is very limited. This is pretty much a straight pop/easy listening album. It's overall a very pleasant listen, with pleasing vocals and orchestral backing. The harmonies really improve the album's overblown pop songs so that they sound ready-made for radio. Jeff Lynne clearly knows how to write hooky, catchy hit songs and would perhaps have been well served by a career as a label songwriter. However, he chose to perform his compositions and created ELO, and today I listen to this album. The lyrics are fairly generic pop fare, which isn't surprising as that's the whole album's sound. However, I see no reason that this needed to be a double album. It's not like an hour of easy listening 70s music would really entertain me rather than drag. Most of the songs don't really impact me that much, a result of being as inoffensive as possible. This is a fine example of 70s pop, but it's not really anything more than that. This album is ranked #4 of 27 albums for 1977. Other 1977 albums rated by me: Rumours(1/27)-5 The Stranger(3/27)-4 "Heroes"(5/27)-3 Lust for Life(6/27)-4 Talking Heads '77(8/27)-4 Marquee Moon(11/27)-4 Aja(12/27)-3 Zombie(13/27)-4 Bat Out of Hell(15/27)-4 My Aim Is True(16/27)-2 The Idiot(18/27)-3

ELO is a n amazing band and this is one of their best!!

Like, clearly it’s really really good, and I like the depth of sound and the way the just go ham mixing orchestral into the balled brit pop vibe. But there was something nagging at be for the first couple of songs- and it’s mostly that the album is largely overshadowed by blue sky- and I’m not a fan of how the lyrics and story telling of the other songs landed

Me recuerda un poco a queen

4/10 - late 70s album could have been from any time in the 60s, meh

Great production, just an okay record with a couple strong songs. Most of the album is a little meh but some solid pop tracks on Concerto for a Rainy Day

it's nice, addicting in a way

Another album of songs I have never listened to - except "Mr. Blue Sky". The layers in every song are just mind blowing. I cannot even imagine the work that went into the recording of this collection of songs. Oh dude, I wish the first 12 seconds of “Birmingham Blues” was a whole song. So gorgeous.

Like eating an entire birthday cake for breakfast.

70 minutes of pure magic!! It doesn’t matter that the vocals are not perfect because the sound of the album is exquisitely perfect. The hit singles are perfectly placed among the album making sure there is no lull at all. I don’t want to name check tracks as there are so many I love but the experimental ‘the whale’ I mean the fact I could picture in my head a couple of whales in the sea in love whilst listening just shows the power this band has. Just like ‘jungle’ takes you into the middle of the Amazon. Fave track- as to be ‘mr blue sky’ however strong calls for many more especially ‘Wild West hero’ just missing out! Least fave track- ‘starlight’ for me I’m afraid but it was hard to pick one! 10/10 for me !

ELO Gotta admire the workrate. 17 tracks written in little over a fortnight and then recorded in only two months. And it kinda shows cos this double album would have made a great single album. Two much filler detracts from the killer. McCartney had Lennon to remind him that life has sharp edges, whereas I imagine Lynne was surrounded by those that nodded, smiled and rubbed his ego. Don't get me wrong - Turn to Stone, Sweet Talkin' Woman, Wild West Hero and the Concerto for a Rainy Day foursome (!) are all bangers. But some of the stuff inbetween sounds like ideas being crowbarred together and should have hit the cutting room floor. Sweet is the Night? Nope, I don't need a sugary Dylan. The Whale? Erm...why? Birmingham Blues? A leaden footed plodder. Starlight? zzzzzzzzz Shame as the highs are great but the lows are just missing any point. Best Track - Mr Blue Sky. When Lynnes song is strong enough to carry the ambition Worst Track - The Whale. Was this just a concension to the keyboard player or something? 7/10

9/10

They’re such a great band. Very long on the instrumentals!

muy largo, la música no está mal pero tampoco me parece genial

Hey, that's a pretty good rock opera album

Класно. Спочатку не зовсім подобалось, але в другій частині альбом все ж зміг зачепити. Хороший симфонічний рок. Оцінка: середня-висока 7

Incredible ride.

One of my favorites, but then almost everything by ELO and Jeff Lynne is among my favorites.

Dynamic sounds but the album is too long.

Full circle with this thing. Listened to it repeatedly with my dad, and my son listened to it with me this go round. Son gives it a 5, and I don't even think he knows how much his grandpa likes this album. Is this hereditary or a learned behavior? 5 because it's good and because I got to have the same special time with my son that my dad had with me. 5/5

It’s pretty good and very much a continuation of a Beatles type sound like Jeff Lynne was going for. I do think there are some weak tracks, but there are also plenty of bangers.

Super great vibe, queen and the beach boys energy

Mr blue sky over here

Such joy hit me when I saw this album pop up on my list. It’s just an all time classic with such a warm inviting sound

I listened to Night in the City in a packed Philadelphia subway car during the World Cup and it was a delightfully visceral experience. This whole album is awesome. I get why ELO has its haters. I will not be one of them.

Fun Record. Love Mr blue sky and pretty great sound / vocals

i like it, steppin out has to be my fave i think, i wasnt really focusing but it caught my attention

Tons of vocal processing that brings to mind a lot of things that were clearly inspired by this

I remember once reading somewhere, completely out of pocket, that ELO is surprising super popular across US prisons. You have to order these clear plastic tapes in via a special magazine and yeah, they're huge apparently. I feel like I appreciate ELO more than I like them. There's little flashes of brilliance throughout the whole album, but it's a whole package that looks better than it tastes to me. It's a very impressive five-course Michelin-star meal and I'd still rather eat McDonalds. Some of the more experimental electronic sounds stand out at least (see: The Whale), amongst what is some very good but otherwise standard rock. Mr. Blue Sky hits crazy hard though. Fav tracks: Night In The City, Standin' In The Rain, Mr. Blue Sky, The Whale

This was a whole journey ... I might have to revisit to better appreciate.

Un savant mélange entre Queen et Les Beatles. On ressent une énorme inspiration de la période "Sgt. Pepper" des Beatles. J'ai vraiment apprécié l'ambiance orchestrale et le côté très ambitieux du projet MAIS un peu trop long à mon goût. J'ai trouvé certains morceaux répétitifs même si je les ai tous appréciés. Une super expérience en tout cas et une très bonne découverte. Écouter Mr Blue Sky au soleil samedi pour le début de l'été c'était quelque chose. 1) Mr Blue Sky 2) Sweet is the night 3) Wild West Hero

Je m’attendais à une dinguerie et j’ai été bien déçu

Great songs, it did drag a little, but I can't say unenjoyable! :)

Some the transitional parts are a bit wonky (did Mr.Blue Sky really need that long "bit" at the end?), but otherwise great album!

Dare I say it was... electrifying! Loved every minute of this. Completely encapsulated the feeling of hovering in nothingness lightyears away from earth, periphals turning blue and hyperspace. Makes me want to dance. Makes me want to party. Maybe even have a little LSD.

An instant 5 stars really. Pure opera, with bits that remind me of playing on the old Mega drive. Could have been 3 hours and I wouldn't have minded

Banger🔥

4 starts for Mr Blue Sky alone!

Found a couple of new songs to add, and I can never be mad at my goat Mr Blue Sky😌

The instrumental pre-chorus of Across the Border 🤰 MR BLUE SKYYY. Its always unfortunate to listen to album a disgustingly famous song is on just for the rest of the album to be let down. This is definitely not the case for Out of the Blue. Plenty of other tracks on this album are even better.

sun is shinin in the sky their aint a cloud in sight album does feel like a blur to go through at first but trust me it hits. Just a bunch of really cool songs with the perfection of Mr. Blue Sky hitting at the end.

01) Turn to Stone - 9,0 02) It's Over - 8,5 03) Sweet Talkin' Woman - 8,0 04) Across the Border - 7,5 05) Night in the City - 8,0 06) Starlight - 7,0 07) Jungle - 8,5 08) Believe Me Now - 8,0 09) Steppin' Out - 8,5 10) Standin' in the Rain - 7,5 11) Big Wheels - 8,0 12) Summer and Lightning - 8,0 13) Mr. Blue Sky - 9,0 14) Sweet Is the Night - 7,5 15) The Whale - 7,0 16) Birmingham Blues - 7,0 17) Wild West Hero - 8,5 TOTAL: 7,97 (80/100) I'm not really familiar with ELO discography, but somehow, to my surprise, they remind me of Queen (Chat GPT says i'm not the only one who thinks that way). I've been thinking all along that these songs would be much better if they were sung by Freddie Mercury :-)

I have loved ELO since I was a pre-teen. Had the double LP and always listened to the entire thing. It's been decades since I have given it a full listen. I forgot how awesome the whole thing is.

Good but too long

A great throwback album with some really catchy tunes.

Some good tracks but they easily could've shaved half an hour off this

Album #102: Out of the Blue - Electric Light Orchestra Genre (W): Progressive pop, orchestral pop, art rock Singles: Turn to Stone, Mr. Blue Sky, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Wild West Hero, It’s Over I have not listened to this album before. Thoughts?: This is an amazing album. I love the versatility of the music. The varying influences used within them, and Concerto for a Rainy Day is such an amazing piece. I’m proud of Jeff Lynne’s ability to craft hits and songs! Favorite songs: All of it!!

Long, tellement long... Et surtout c'est peut être mes conditions d'écoute mais l'album sonne étrangement plat? En fait il y a tellement de choses qui blast à fond dans mes oreilles que le mix est presque saturé, et rares sont les morceaux ou j'arrive à disserner des éléments musicaux. Ca reste bien en vrai, mais pfiouuuu c'est presque trop stimulant

generally I liked ELO, but this album is too uninspired mush

Buen disco, se nota la onda del final de los 70, grandes similitudes con queen, buscando llevar el rock hacía algo más, hacía la orquesta, a la grandeza del sonido pero con un sonido espacial y sintetizadores que te transportan a la inmensidad del espacio. 4/5 el último tercio del disco me pareció un poco denso pero en general la prolijidad y calidad del disco es increíble

Great songs, incredible production. Maybe a couple too many tracks with the same tone and tempo, but otherwise a very unique sound.

Kind of all over the place -- obviously there are some neat things going on here, especially for 1977. Electric Light Orchestra is the perfect name for this band: synth-heavy, happy-go-lucky, and squeezing quirky instrumentation where it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. We could do a lot worse here. ELO gets a big, toothy, cheeseball grin and three pats on the head. Fave tracks: - Turn to Stone - It's Over - Sweet Talkin' Woman - Across the Border - Night in the City - Steppin' Out - Summer and Lightning - Mr. Blue Sky - Sweet Is the Night - The Whale

pas fou hormis la pub sfr ;)

mr. blue sky is the best. the rest blends together, but it isn't bad at any point

listened previously

A pleasant surprise! I loved the hits and the lesser known tracks all the same. I'm really glad I listened. 8/10,

This is #day669 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… this was actually my first-ever time listening to an ELO album, let alone "Mr. Blue Sky," which I wasn't even aware of. My initial thought was something like, if Muse had formed in the '70s, this is probably what they would've sounded like. I mean, they also have a song called "Starlight," right? Anyway, this is a very late '70s record. The progressive side of the music shines through, while the pop sensibilities are... orchestrating, literally. The futuristic electronic backbone is fun, and so is the use of the vocoder. It's kind of like, "Hey, here's a new toy. What if we use it throughout the whole record?" At first, I thought it was too long, but putting my thoughts together, I think the length is justified. Times were different. People made big albums, you see. Better yet, you had to sit through them. Right to the very end. I think it's historically important work. This is a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to #day670.

This isn't the ELO I want to hear.

Corporate rock sucks but it’s still better than Mariah Carey’s bullshit.

For Mr Blue Sky

ELO has to be one of the most underrated groups of all time

Que genio Jeff lynne

It was ok but not my thing

Beyond "Mr. Bluesky" my experience with these guys is next to nil, which is ironic, as they were one of Dad's favourite bands. Immediately blown away by "Turn to Stone"; hugely fascinating musical arrangements and variation in vocal delivery; they're like a cosmic marriage of Queen and The Beatles to my ears. "It's Over" was simply gorgeous, with it's strings and pianos and guitars and that sonically distinct recorded vocals of the 70s all blends into something that I just want to listen to forever. I read somewhere that in the 70s there was still little chance to edit any recordings in-post, meaning that bands had to nail the performances with well-placed mics and professionally tuned instruments. This fact elevated my appreciation of the music considerably and will going forward for this decade and older. "Across the Border" with it's mariachi style mixed among ELO's signature sound was a big surprise and "Night in the City" with it's suave guitar licks at the beginning make it sound a decade ahead of it's time, then to surprise with it's cowbells and psychedelic sounds. "Starlight" shows a softer side of the album and "Jungle" proves, again, how they were capable of producing a sound so far ahead of their time. This band is incredible and I am annoyed I slept on them for so long. More favourites: "Steppin' Out", "Standin' In The Rain", "Summer and Lightning", "Mr. Bluesky", "The Whale", "Wild West Hero"... Yeah, this album was just a masterpiece for me. Just regret not listening to more ELO sooner.

Such a well done blend of instruments and rock, really great for something different.

This was a bit of a struggle for me. I don't even like Mr Blue Sky. Can't quite put my finger on it - I find over produced, too much surface, too perky , too much going on , too many harmonies.

Does what it says on the album. ELO are cheesy fun. Almost have to wear flairs to listen to it. Oh the 70s. The big three hits are great. The rest are like an electric sounding orchestra of light pop-rock. Came from nowhere, this album.

6.5/10 Favoritas: #1: Big Wheels (10/10) #2: Steppin' Out (9/10) #3: Starligth (7/10) No es un álbum que escucharía de nuevo. Pero sin duda estas 3 canciones son hermosas y no me arrepiento de haberlas conocido. Cada canción del álbum tenia algo hermosos e interesante. A pesar de que no todas gustaran o afueran de mi interés. El álbum en general te da de que hablar y analizar. Sin duda no es un álbum del montón.

I really liked this album. Just so upbeat and groovy. They remind me a lot of Queen.

Never been a ELO fan. Lots of synth and a meh voice

Mr. blue sky가 이 사람 노래인줄 몰랐다. 전체적으로 신남. 다시 돌리지는 않을 듯. 3/17

Mr Blue Sky is a perfect song

As I listened to this album on my walk, the sky slowly grew grey and it started to rain; as Mr. Blue Sky started to play, the clouds lightened and the sky got brighter. Electric Light Orchestra is truly such a strange band in the best of ways; blending classic rock songwriting and guitarwork with synthetic orchestral swells is a strange move to dive into so wholeheartedly, but they absolutely nail it. Each song moves between wildly distinct sections while still feeling cohesive, leading to this album to feel just as expansive as space itself, as if the spaceship on the cover is necessary to traverse the entirety of its sound. I love the band's constant use of robotic talk box vocals, and the ways in which they bring in power pop aesthetics amidst the other varied influences on display. ELO exhibits a maximalist approach to rock and pop that still manages to feel laser-focused and precise at every moment despite its sheer grandeur. With just how perfectly it reflects not just their sound, but the very ethos of their spirit, there may not be a more perfect name band name in music history than Electric Light Orchestra. I do find some of the lower key songs to be a little lacking in comparison to the sheer power of the big hits, and even those start to suffer from diminishing returns. Just like a magician repeating the same trick too many times, this is just a lot of ELO to hear all at once without it starting to lose a bit of its magic. Highlights: It's Over, Sweet Talkin' Woman, Across the Border, Night in the City, Steppin' Out, Summer and Lightning, Mr. Blue Sky, Sweet Is The Night, Birmingham Blues, Wild West Hero

Such a wonderful album. Mr. Blue Sky is one of my all time favorite songs.

As I have observed with this experience it is hard to release a good and engaging double album that keeps my interest for most of the runtime. This album starts our really strong and does kind of start to drag towards the middle. I didnt fully check out from the experience but it did hamper what my overall rating would be. It picks back up on side three, especially with Mr. Blue Sky, and left me enjoying this album overall. A solid double album and one of my favorites I've heard so far. 4/5

This is perfection

Why does the album cover look like a Boston record? This is very radio friendly pop music, not far from disco, but far enough to avoid the stench. I don’t think there are any skips here, but nothing truly stands out, except maybe Mr Blue Sky. Not progressive, but hints at progressive, not disco but hints at disco, not really rock music but hints at it. It stands out for not being pigeonholed into any one specific genre. My initial impression was that it reminded me of the Alan Parsons Project, which is not a bad thing. 4 stars

Everyone always says this is like more Beatles than the Beatles or whatever, but honestly I was hearing something more like futuristic Motown? Like it's something about the string arrangements for me, and of course "Turn to Stone" takes some melodic ideas from the Four Tops' "I'll Turn to Stone". With respect to "Mr Blue Sky", that's not the Beatles either; that's the Kinks' "Do You Remember Walter"! Anyway, fun album, if a bit too long.

It's good, nothing crazy though.

bueno, pero no fue mi favorito

A couple of good songs...but 2.5 stars.

Really really really long… I understand why it’s memorable but it’s just a bland album, no song captures you the whole time. Other than that, production is amazing and the “orchestra”. But I just didn’t enjoy it as much, it feels like Jeff just really wanted to get an album out

🚀👽🎤🤩🪐

Nhé

Good, very much Queen vibes. Mr Bluesky is not the best track on this definitely

5 Listened to this once years ago and thought it was mid but listening again now and it's honestly amazing, front to back every song is great

Very enjoyable, i really like a few of these. Solid 4

What a joy! Not their best album but a pleasure to listen as prog meets synth.

"Teenage nostalgia, although objectively I would never play this album. As background music, it reminds me of my formative years, but it shouldn't see the light of day today"

A sweet talkin’ masterpiece full of joy!

Timeless pop. Apart from The Whale. And the occasional whiff of cheese. 4*

3,5 -

Incrível. Todas as músicas são muito boas

Much better than I anticipated. Nice mix of styles, well done. I feel like I’ve been listening to my dad’s 8-tracks.

meh, was expecting something better, every song the same

Always found it a bit odd how well regarded ELO are off what seems to be one song. Never heard anything but Mr blue sky, which I've heard a million times. Thought the first song was really good and gave me hope it would stay the same level but it didn't really. Was a bit souly at times I thought and while it does generally have the blue sky sound after track 1 it doesn't really live up to it. I like the vocal harmonies and there was some enjoyable guitar work but it wasn't quite as good as I'd hoped. 3.5

I used to have the LP - I really only listened to disc 1, side 1, so very familiar with Turn to Stone, It's Over, Sweet Talking Woman, and Across the Border. Really strong, pop-rock, great harmonies and synth, and ambitious. Maybe over-produced, but I wouldn't hold that against them, it was 1977 and that was the sound. On balance, disc 2 is a bit of a slog, but Wild West Hero is a good ender. Mr. Blue Sky does make up for it. Quite enjoyed Latitude 88 North too, but I think that is re-release only. 5 stars for the first big part, 3.5 for the second part.

Think I'm aware that this album is fairly highly regarded, don't think I've heard it before though..... It does feel "big", and I did enjoy it, but I wanted more. Mr blue sky is obviously petty iconic. I liked a few others too. Ultimately I don't think I'll be back. It was pretty good though 3.5

Since the reviews indicated the album was lengthy, I listened to it while paging through "One Thousand Recordings to Hear Before You Die" which I just got from the library. Still shaking my head that Lady Gaga is omitted from it as well as this site. What the actual f*ck? I liked this album though. 5 stars

I didn’t like it

What I really enjoy about 𝘖𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 is how shamelessly huge it sounds. Electric Light Orchestra throw strings, harmonies, giant hooks, and glossy production into almost every track, but the album somehow never collapses under its own weight. It’s excessive, but in a genuinely fun way. A lot of that comes down to Jeff Lynne. No matter how polished or theatrical the songs become, he keeps them grounded in strong melodies. Even the most overblown moments still sound warm, catchy, and surprisingly sincere. Normally an album this ambitious would start feeling bloated at some point, but 𝘖𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 mostly avoids that because the songs themselves are just so enjoyable. It’s very much a “more is more” record, and honestly, that’s exactly why I like it so much.

Wow ... this was unexpected but welcome. The other reviews are right that it's a long album, but it's interesting. I hear some things that suggest vocal cross-pollination with Freddie Mercury to me. Mr. Brightside is the only one I'd known before but overall it's a good listen even if it tends towards background music at points.

Моя жизнь - радость, а радость это я. Коллосальное количество эндорфинов бьют в голову через поток космических мелодий

Horrible

Good and didn't expect Mr. Blue Sky

It was pretty good but I got tired of it by the time it ended, very strong start but fatigue kicked it. Still really good tho

Sur le papier, tout était réuni pour que ça me plaise (violons, choeurs modulations), mais les morceaux que je peux compter dans cette catégorie se comptent sur les doigts d'une main (pas pleine).

Guardianes de la Galaxia siempre un 10/10

thats right

This pop rock double album really does deserves it's 'doubleness.' It has E.L.O.'s iconic orchestral-focused, instrumentation-rich, pop-leaning sound. It's anthems all the way down; it has a consistent high, never fully dipping down too far. Side A is probably the side has the best songs, but that's followed up closely by the weather-focused Side D (Concerto for a Rainy Day.) Which has the masterpiece "Mr. Blue Sky" on it, so it has to be at least 'good.' This is a must-hear album. Solid 4. Highlight Song/s: "Sweet Talkin' Woman", "Starlight", "Summer and Lightning", "Mr. Blue Sky" and "Sweet Is The Night"

what a nice surprise

well executed but not my cup of tea

Très Queen. Pas négatif en soi. C’est ok

Wasn't familiar with your game.

Mayyyybe a relisten here or there, but prob not

Overblown, pompous, ridiculous, and fucking glorious. I love all things ELO.

It sounds like the 70s I didn't mind listening to it. Nothing really stood out, though

Easy listening, sounds of the 70s. Nothing especially memorable, nothing especially offensive.

GOAT album

Helt ok, varte litt lenge og ikke av det mer spennende jeg har hørt av gammel rock. Men helt kurant mens jeg jobber.

Bra og kult. LIkte det godt, overrasket over at Mr Blue Skye er herfra. 4-3

What a surprise ? I'm typically down for a fun rush, but what the hell ? I knew Mister Blue Sky, (I ain't a monster) but I never got around to listen to the album it came from, and man, am I glad I did. That particular song makes so much more song in context. I think it has most things I like, ambition and a point of view, a coherent play-trough, diversity in sounds. Obviously, I hear a bit of the Beatles, Queen, even the Alan Parsons Project, therefore I don't know if there are mining their own sound. However, I don't really care, cause what I hear mostly is dramatic fun, vigour, and an humph let's go after it. It's incredibly lively to me, and I definitely went along for the ride. I even got inspired to go outside walking, and I don't know if I would have loved it as much had I received it on not the sunniest of Fridays, but I did, and it was incredible. It's quite long, but it flows so easily, it's so polished and goes down so smooth I didn't really mind. After listening to it, there ain't much I'd get rid of (aside from Birmingham Blues which is the only one I wasn't invested in.) I am half convinced people that don't like this are either lying for clout or miserable, or probably vampires, cause it's pure sun harvest.

It was pretty repetitive and I was thinking of rating it 2 stars but then Mr Blue Sky came on. That's a great song.

Would have easily been a 5 but double albums are just not it, bro... I liked all the songs but it just.... Was a lot Also Conner will probably say I only like this because it's "upbeatslop" or something and it's true

I like blue sky, as most do, but overall not my genre

I love my star lord Funko pop nah but fr this is GOATED big 5

really nice stuff! finally a double-album that doesn't feel like 90% filter. great compositions, love the maximalist arrangements + production.

gawd, no please. I will need to listen to some real rock after this travesty of supposed-rock. I hated them then and my opinion remains the same. 1 "make room ABBA" stars.

Best Track - "Mr Blue Sky"

Wonderful album by a wonderful band. Total banger with no track outstaying its welcome

just avg, mr blue sky is the best on this thing

Just a really enjoyable classic rock album.

I didn’t think I was going to like this. But I did - so much so, that I’m now wondering what I ever had against ELO.

I don't think I've ever disliked an ELO song.

another just ok entry -- I wouldn't turn it off, but I'm not putting it in my library either.

An all timer

Classic

A classic. Not my favorite ELO album but you can't argue with Mister Blue Sky

All those old songs when I was at school, ELO, Mr Blue Sky stand out song

Not my scene. Bombastic yacht rock. Over the top pop synths. I get why some of them are classics but I’ll pass.

Movie-soundtrack-ass album. That being said, listening to this, walking around my neighborhood on a sunny day was perfect.

If The Beatles and Queen had a baby, it would be ELO.

It reminded me a bit of Queen. Some songs are bangers but are a little dated.

Pretty cool album. Very anthemic and like grand you know. Definitely sounds like their band name. Turn To Stone and Jungle were my standouts. 6.4/10.

In the first song with that the fast lyrics of yes I’m turning into stone cause you ain’t coming home goes so hard. Standin’ in the rain production is so well done. let the orchestra cook! Nah this whole album got such a phenomenal production holy shit.

Super !!

Fucking amazing I can't wait to listen to it again! 4/5

this already is a 5 stars, electric light orchestra is just that bitch aaand i ended up listening to it 3 times!

I love ELO so much. Jeff Lynne gets called “the 5th Beatle” so often, but I don’t think it’s really a fair comparison because he’s just so much better at writing interesting songs. 10/10

Meu pai adora Electric Light Orchestra, mas eu nunca ouvi um álbum completo. Maravilhoso!

I bet this hit hard on speakers as tall as I am and a bitchin hi-fi

Is it normal to hate and love something, in equal proportion? Like I hate this style for how cheesy it is. But it’s so unapologetically cheesy, that I have to respect it. Also, it’s hard to hate on something that’s mostly jolly, earnest and naive.

I just can't stand ELO. Not sure why so much. Something about it is corny.

ELO is way cool. I like Jeff Lynne :)

Mr. Blue you did it right

So fun

The first half was dreadful. I have a low tolerance for maximalist pop. The second half is pretty good, as it mellows out a bit and minds its own business.

Favorite track(s): Turn to Stone, It's Over, Sweet Talkin' Woman, Big Wheels, Mr. Blue Sky

Honestly, every song is a banger.

love love love

Get this into a hospital fast because man it is sterile. Also very long. Chop a half-hour out of this and you might have something that reaches okay! I don’t even like the alleged classic “Mr. Blue Sky” all that much—just annoying, pounding piano so overproduced it hurts my ears, although the song does have a great ending. “Sweet Talkin’ Woman” and “Turn to Stone” are pretty good, too. Jeff Lynne was certainly a skilled songwriter and producer, but for some reason ELO’s style at length (this album is over an hour long!) just becomes unbearable. Best track: “Sweet Talkin’ Woman”

Great album chock full of hits… but could have been a single LP. I figure they had too much material and rather than cut good stuff they added some average stuff. If there were CDs then they probably could have cut some stuff and had more room for just the goodies. Funny story… my sister worked at a country radio station when this was released and received a copy and knew they would not play it on the air. So she gave it to me and I loved it. Headed on heavy rotation in my freshman and sophomore year of high school. Then I turned to new wave and punk and forgot about them, but Mr. blue sky has always been in the back of my mind.

banger

Love it. Definitely my favorite album so far. ELO is so good.

Queen, Steely Dan, Elton John, and then there was ELO. This album has some classic rock beauty in it, but also holds some tracks that made me glad it was done. Honestly, it was a mixed bag for me.

6,5. No és mi estilo. Algunas me recuerdan a Queen. La canción mítica mola mucho.

Still struggle to warm up to ELO, long and inessential to me

Some very solid tunes

I really liked this. It reminded my a lot of Queen

Very much enjoyed listening to this one

3.5/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/electric-light-orchestra/out-of-the-blue/ Starts of strong (and comes back strong later with amongst others, of course, Mr. Blue Sky), but overly long and loses focus.

Turn to Stone - 5/5 It's Over - 4/5 Sweet Talkin' Woman - 5/5 Across the Border - 4/5 Night in the City - 4/5 Starlight - 4/5 Jungle - 4/5 Believe Me Now - no rating Steppin' Out - 5/5 Standin' in the Rain - 3/5 Big Wheels - 3/5 Summer and Lightning - 4/5 Mr. Blue Sky - 5/5 Sweet Is the Night - 4/5 The Whale - 3/5 Birmingham Blues - 3/5 Wild West Hero - 4/5 Average score: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

These guys were wetting that electronic whistle. Just hitting instruments never seen before. Yes, most of it is dated, I admit it, but it’s so fun. The fun factor has to be a metric. Fun/100

Doesn't wow me and a bit cheesy in places but not really any bad songs on it which is impressive given its so long. 4

A rock opera style album. Big hits which are well known, other tracks are similar. Actually have a updated version of this album. Listened to on 9 May 2026.

Buen álbum, me gustó. 8/10

Stick to the greatest hits. This double album is mostly a tedious waste of time. The band is great live (it’s the prettiest concert I’ve ever attended, thanks to the lights—go figure) because, well, they stick to the greatest hits.

I thought I liked ELO from the songs I knew (Telephone Line, Livin’ Thing, Mr. Blue Sky, etc). But through listening to this album all I could keep thinking was “so bombastic, yet so ploddy”. And the lyrics from a song of a totally unrelated band: Dry Cleaning… “Do everything and feel nothing”. Also I think there’s a point to be made that the most common low effort small talk is about the weather, and there’s a disc side suite dedicated to just that on this. Pretty good production though.

Yeah, some great tunes but overall a but underwhelming

I like the use of violin and piano. Real orchestra 😂

It’s pretty much what I expected from ELO. Each individual song is fine (and I like Mr Bluesky), but a whole, long, album of falsetto electro-wizardry is a bit much to take.

Like a millionaire shortbread, sandwiched in to a cream doughnut. And then Jeff said, “make it a foot long!!!!” It’s hard not to like it. But it is a lot. It really makes you appreciate the Beatles skill of knowing exactly when to stop.

A perfect album in every sense of the word. It could have gone on for another hour and I would not have minded. Electric Light Orchestra is the closest thing to The Beatles that the 70s ever had. I give this a six out of five.

473/1089 - If the Beatles said they'd sound like ELO if they kept making music then I'm glad they broke up. All of the pop and none of the weirdness.

Not baaad, rollete así chulo. Solo conocia mr bright sky y podria decir que alguna otra me ha gustado más, no se cual tho.

Feels like a more symphonic Beatles. Looong, suits when you really could listen to an album for the experience. Unfortunately it's something for background music for me these days.

Álbum Nº1/1001 Out of the Blue - Electric Light Orchestra 1. Turn to Stone (9,5) 2. It's Over (7) 3. Sweet Talkin' Woman (9) 4. Across the Border (9) 5. Night in the City (6,5) 6. Starlight (6,75) 7. Jungle (7,5) 8. Believe Me Down (10) TOOOP 9. Steppin' Out (8,75) 10. Standin' in the Rain (9) 11. Big Wheels (8) 12. Summer and Lightning (7,5) 13. Mr. Blue Sky (10) TE AMO Y NO SABÍA QUE ERA DE ELLOS WTF 14. Sweet Is the Night (8,75) 15. The Whale (8) 16. Birmingham Blues (8) 17. Wild West Hero (9)

Listened to this while leaving Aosta.

Mmmm very interesting

3.5

first electric lights orchestra album i've listened to, lyrics had me bouncing between thoughts of what has happened and what could've been, very transcendental album that speaks to your mind directly, and flows beautifully.

Brown sugar was good, good musicians bad singers

Couple hits but I wanted to like it more than i did

This was better than expected. Kind of reminds me of Journey or Boston.

A classic rock experience that feels right over home plate. ELO didn’t reach the heights that other classic rock bands did but the product was consistent and fun.

I love Mr. Blue Sky, and the rest of the album was good but didnt quite live up to that level. I could see this being played again for me but it's not an immediate return

Kind of crazy that the one example of this group on this list is this overblown double album! I like some of their songs and their approach to music but is there not a regular two sided album that’s worth putting on this list? This was a bit of a tough and tiring listen. Some of the blatant Beatles-ness was not that cool and the disco rock thing was a bit rough to take in. But I do enjoy some of this so I just can’t give them only two stars.

++: Turn to Stone, It's Over, Night in the City, Starlight, Jungle, Big Wheels, Mr. Blue Sky, Sweet Is the Night, The Whale, Birmingham Blues, Wildwest Hero +: Sweet Talkin' Woman, Across the Border, Believe Me Now, Standin' in the Rain, Summer and Lightning +-: Steppin' Out 8,8/10

Goddamn that was somehow better than I could have possibly expected There’s so many bangers on this one, Turn to Stone’s a fantastic opener, just great energy and might be some of the best use of strings I can think of in rock. Steppin’ Out feels like a fusion of Pink Floyd and Bowie, just some really powerful chords in that one with great vocals. Mr. Blue Sky is probably a top 25 song of all time, just objectively a super happy song that’s got everything from great vocals, a memorable solo, and of course the awesome orchestral part at the end (which i now have even more appreciation from, considering some of those motifs show up in other songs in this album). Birmingham Blues was yet another standout, really just showcases their range. I think the variety on this album is outstanding, where no two songs sound the same. There’s so many cool instruments in here, obviously headlined by their signature strings, but there’s all sorts of great, rarely used instruments like clavichords and fire extinguishers (yes, really). Jeff Lynne’s a great vocalist on this one and really does make this one feel epic and special. I don’t think every song on this album is life changing, but considering it’s a double album that’s kinda expected; there’s no real stinkers in this one and the average ones are more than passable. There’s just so much this album does right that other groups don’t, really just feels like so much heart was put into this one. Would be pretty surprised if I found 10 albums that I liked more than this one by the time we’re done with this list, so this is probably in the upper echelon of what this list has given us with Cosmo’s Factory and Zeppelin II.

Wow! They really have a unique style, feels very retro at times, reminds me of Paul McCartney actually, but then you have this really fun instrumentation and strings and sounds and its a wonderful blend. Mr. Blue Sky is one of the most well known songs that everyone has heard hundreds of times. And I will say, that despite how often I have heard it, it's still one of the best songs ever. I could never get sick of it. Great album!

About a year ago, I made the mistake of taking out the ELO box set from the library. Put the music into iTunes, played some ELO in the car, trying to deep dive and find those hidden gems I love to find. Didn't work. I absolutely lost interest in ELO and realized they were really just a band with a few good songs and some staying power. This double album only reinforces that. Good songs here include Turn To Stone, Sweet Talkin' Woman, and Mr. Blue Sky. The rest? Meh. And Mr. Blue Sky is good but really overplayed right now. My 2 cents... Jeff Lynne would also go on to influence 2 other musical projects, Traveling Wilburys and Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever. Both great.

The variety in this album is off the charts. No two songs sound the same and they are all so fantastic and fun to listen to. I could go on about how much I enjoyed this album, but a lot of people already share this opinion, so I'll not do that.

Where has this been all my life? Was very excited to see this pop up because I do just love ELO, but I have never actually listened to this full album, so there's new stuff here that I didn't have a opinion on before going in. ELO is just good fun, and I think this whole album fits that definition. Each track is an awesome blend of orchestra, synth, harpsichord, guitar, and (usually) electronic vocals. I can understand the vocals not being to everyone's taste, but they fit so well. They also share a distinct similarity with Queen when it comes harmonies, which is always a compliment. I don't think there was a single track that I wasn't actively enjoying. Pleased to say that I enjoyed every track, including all of the ones I had never heard before. Definitely gained a whole bunch of playlist additions.

Lush to a fault. The production is undeniably rich, but it borders on overcrowded—layers pile up until the songs feel a bit suffocated.

Overly long and a lot of the same sound effects throughout the album. If album cut in half think would have been a more enjoyable experience, as some nice songs but a lot of filler and songs that merge into one.

had some elements I really liked, but wasn't like a complete stand out album to me.

Decent classic rock. Space sounds were dated.

My dad had this album when I was a kid. I remember holding it and thinking the colors were cool and the space shuttle pulling into the giant SIMON game was neat. It was “old people music” to me then and it’s “old people music” to me now. The melodies are contagious and the lyrics are often thoughtful, but unless you were born before maybe 1970 - it’s probably not that interesting. It’s quintessential 70s radio pop - complete with too much production and it’s overly layered with orchestral strings and vocals. Dancing with my mom in the living room to Mr Blue Sky is a happy memory.

I don’t have to listen to tell you I loved this album…when I was 10 😁 Now, I have great nostalgia for the band, but this is not their best album. There are 17 songs on 2 discs, and 6 of them are absolute gems, the other 11, not so much. But those 6, man. Mr Blue Sky? Sweet Talkin' Woman? Turn to Stone? I still love those tunes.

lo disfruté lo suficiente, me gustó, pero si es demasiado largo... ahre capaz fui consumido por el brainrot

분위기가 아름다움. 스페이스 록 그 자체임.

Tune after tune, after tune. (Also, plenty of nonsense. But, who could begrudge the Jeff some nonsense). Sometimes dadrock rocks, ya know.

Beatles vibe.

There are so many incredible songs in here. Fun moments like Jungle… but it does become tedious at times.

This was awesome. I am a big ELO fan and have heard (and love) a few of these tracks before (Turn to Stone, Sweet Talkin' Woman, and Mr. Blue Sky), but most of the rest of the album was a first listen for me. It really felt like a cohesive suite of music rather than a collection of disparate tracks. I heard so many influences and flavors of other artists, particularly The Beatles (strong John Lennon vibes), Freddie Mercury, and Elton John. If I had any criticism, it would be that the music sounds a little samey after a while, but honestly, the rich, warm feel and sound are so nice, I really didn't mind much. Five stars.

My blue sky so nostalgic lol

It’s creatively awesome but I was just bored

An insanely ambitious creative project that sometimes really hits and sometimes doesn’t. Really intricate arrangement and songwriting, sometimes is too much though. Favorite track: Birmingham Blues

Something doesn't sit right with me. Mr. Blue Sky is a classic I guess. Too fucking long. The mixing throughout sounds off, vocals seem drowned out by the most stereotypical 70's pop quasi prog rock imaginable.

honestly I feel bad I just wasn’t able to get into it

loved it!

Pretty good

ну, интересно было послушать, но возвращаться вряд ли буду. больше всего sweet talkin' woman зашла

Не моё

I'm not a fan of the vocoder, it is clearly a sound but not for me.

Interesting. every song is a surprise.

4/5

Maldito MrBlueSky y es un buen disco igual

Catch up #25 October 27 2026 A nostalgic album for me, my parents used to play this one on the stereo at home. It’s got the big hits like Mr Blue Sky and some filler too- solid but not gonna blow you away. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Some songs were solid, but overall it wasn't really my jam.

This has been a super busy week for me. I am coming off of back-to-back 12-hours days spent in a soulless conference room. Now it's Friday, and my album for today is this. I'm tired. Too tired for ELO. It's ABBA? It's the Beatles? It's Queen? It's Peter Frampton's awful Talk Box? Whatever it is, it is entirely too much and entirely too long for me right now. I like parts of this. Mr Blue Sky is happy and I'll always enjoy it despite myself. But as a whole, this is all just too much for my current mood. There's something so cheesy about all of this. I think it's important and should be on the list. I'm not sure I'm the audience for this today of all days, when I need something more gentle. Giving it a super generous 3 stars for being weird and for Mr Blue Sky.

Underrated gem

Mr Bluesky is the track for me on this album. Everything else was forgettable for me.

Mr Blue sky

The only flaw for me is that it's a bit long... it's a darn good time tho!

Love

Fine, does not need to be an hour+

I liked it very much from a musical perspective, but it didn't affect me very emotionally.

definitely enjoyed to an extent but seems like more of a concept return album than individual ones i can come back to each time. very leaning musical fun!

I dont think you can be sad listening to this.

8/10

Started of pretty good. Talented musicians and the addition of the orchestra was prettt original for the time. Just started sounding the same. I would have preferred an ELO greatest hits

Meh, ELO is kind of a weird band for me. Theyve got some good melodies but overall not my taste.

Quite fun cheesy blues music. Quite enjoyed listening to it but not sure I'll ever listen to it again. Almost 4 stars, but not quite.

Whimsical drama music

Fun and pop filled album. Some mainstream hits and others that have gotten bigger over time. A good listen but a bit lengthy.

first thought - Bohemian Rhapsody style, but in fact ELO songs are more complex and more orchestral, some lyrics are a bit cheesy to me…

What a surprise find for me! Cool, energetic rock. Great music and vocals. They sound like so many other bands at once, which makes them sound even cooler.

Like ELO and it's a great album but ends up a slog at the latter stages when the album is 1hr 16m. Probably cut a few songs from this. Still 4/5 though, more interesting than that boring Pump album from Aerosmith.

приелась манера исполнения очень быстро. Звучит одинаково и инструментально и вокально. Достаточно послушать mr blue sky и остальной альбом имаджинировать на основе этого. Оркестр только потому что у них есть струнные инструменты в треках мде. Переслушивать не стану 2.7

Ihan ok. 3/5.

This album had several songs that were better than the stuff that made it onto the radio

Groupe culte et feel good s’il en est, trop bien

un peu vibe comédie musicale

la musique des pubs SFR !!! Bon délire : Queenesque (en moins iconique), cohérent sans être trop vite lassant

The album was great, all the melodies, the singing.. perfect! Would definitely recommend listening to it

un po’ troppo rumoroso e confusionario

Very good

Conceptual en todo sentido, si se siente como un viaje tipo startreck.

I do not like the overproduction. I don't like the doowop/Macca/BWilson roller skater ripoffs. "The Whale" is a pretty dope instrumental though.

Like abba but I didn’t want to dance

Legendary, timeless and such a great ending considering the song combinations.

First ELO I've listened to in full. Just a sense of grandeur to every track, phenomenal listen.

Massive album that flows very well and doesnt drag at any point. Great achivement given its length. Love the space theme and their style that seems to combine the beatles, queen and bowie. What a blend.