Secret Messages
Electric Light Orchestra · 1983
46 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · rock & roll
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and catchy melodies that capture ELO's signature sound.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on June 5, 1983, 'Secret Messages' was the Electric Light Orchestra's eleventh studio album and their first after a brief hiatus. The band had experienced significant commercial success in the late 1970s, but by this time, they were navigating a changing music landscape and attempting to redefine their sound for a new generation.
- If you like
- pop rock, progressive rock, rock & roll
Secret Messages is an album by Electric Light Orchestra, released in 1983. A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and catchy melodies that capture ELO's signature sound. 'Secret Messages' peaked at number 36 on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the hit single 'Rock 'n' Roll Is King.' The album is notable for its ambitious production style and reflects Jeff Lynne's continued commitment to blending rock with orchestral elements, contributing to ELO's lasting influence on pop and rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Secret Messages sound like?
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and catchy melodies that capture ELO's signature sound. Rooted in pop rock and progressive rock.
What makes Secret Messages by Electric Light Orchestra notable?
'Secret Messages' peaked at number 36 on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the hit single 'Rock 'n' Roll Is King.' The album is notable for its ambitious production style and reflects Jeff Lynne's continued commitment to blending rock with orchestral elements, contributing to ELO's lasting influence on pop and rock music. Released on June 5, 1983, 'Secret Messages' was the Electric Light Orchestra's eleventh studio album and their first after a brief hiatus. The band had experienced significant commercial success in the late 1970s, but by this time, they were navigating a changing music landscape and attempting to redefine their sound for a new generation.
Who is Secret Messages for?
Secret Messages works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Secret Messages?
Secret Messages has 11 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Secret Messages Standout 4:44
- 2 Loser Gone Wild 5:25
- 3 Bluebird 4:06
- 4 Take Me On and On 5:02
- 5 Time After Time 4:03
- 6 Four Little Diamonds Standout 4:06
- 7 Stranger 4:28
- 8 Danger Ahead 3:52
- 9 Letter From Spain 2:51
- 10 Train of Gold 4:21
- 11 Rock 'n' Roll Is King Standout 3:47
Release Date
June 5, 1983
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
46 min 51 sec
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