Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado [Limited]

Artist:

Electric Light Orchestra

See Also:

Kinks (The) Dylan, Bob

Description:

The Electric Light Orchestra: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar, Moog); Mik Kaminski (violin); Hugh McDowall, Michael Edwards (cello); Richard Tandy (piano, Moog, guitar, background vocals); Michael De Albuquerque (bass); Bev Bevan (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Peter Ford-Robertson (vocals).
Recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, London, England.
Though 1974`s ELDORADO is subtitled "A Symphony by the Electric Light Orchestra" and features both a portentous spoken-word prologue and an instrumental finale, this album marks Jeff Lynne`s final break from classical-rock fusion in the Emerson, Lake & Palmer sense. Though there`re a handful of recognizable lifts from classical and romantic composers, particularly in the swelling opening of "Boy Blue" and the grandly-titled "Illusions in G Major," most of the orchestral arrangements here are in service to Lynne`s increasingly accomplished pop songs. One of those is "Can`t Get It Out of My Head," a classic `70s pop ballad and FM radio staple that`s among Lynne`s very best work. Though this was the only hit single on ELDORADO, the rest of the album is nearly as strong. "Laredo Tornado," a Lennonesque mid-tempo strut recalling ELO`s earlier hit "Showdown," is a particular standout. Worldwide superstardom was just around the corner.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Eldorado Overture
2. Can`t Get It Out Of My Head
3. Boy Blue
4. Laredo Tonado
5. Poor Boy (The Greenwood)
6. Mister Kingdom
7. Nobody`s Child
8. Illusions In G Major
9. Eldorado
10. Eldorado Finale
11. Eldorado - (previously unreleased, instrumental, Bonus Track)
12. Dark City - (previously unreleased, Bonus Track)

Album Information

Release Date:

09/29/2006

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Art Rock

Label:

Sony Bmg (Japan)

Producer:

Jeff Lynne

Catalog Number:

1095

Original Release Year:

1974

# of Discs:

1

SPARS Coding:

AAD

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

39 : 22

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