Electric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra

art rock, classic rock, pop rock, progressive pop, progressive rock, rock and roll, symphonic rock

United Kingdom Est. 1970

About

Sound in a sentence: "The music unfolds with sweeping orchestral swells intertwined with steady grooves, creating a rich tapestry of movement that feels simultaneously grand and intimate."
Electric Light Orchestra reshaped the landscape of rock music by daring to entwine orchestral arrangements with pop sensibilities, creating a sonic experience that felt both grand and accessible. They carved out a space where symphonic elements could coexist with catchy melodies, inviting audiences to experience rock in an expansive, cinematic way.
Electric Light Orchestra reshaped the landscape of rock music by daring to entwine orchestral arrangements with pop sensibilities, creating a sonic experience that felt both grand and accessible. They carved out a space where symphonic elements could coexist with catchy melodies, inviting audiences to experience rock in an expansive, cinematic way. Their innovative approach involved the seamless integration of string instruments into rock compositions, layering lush arrangements over traditional rock instrumentation. By employing technology and studio wizardry to enhance their sound, they transformed every performance into an event, encouraging listeners to engage not just with the music, but with the spectacle of it all. This unique blend made them a pivotal influence on subsequent generations of musicians who sought to expand the emotional and textural possibilities of popular music. Lyrically, their songs often traverse themes of love, longing, and the human experience, infused with a sense of wonder and escapism. Their storytelling approach tends to balance irony and sincerity, with narratives that evoke vivid imagery while maintaining an introspective tone. This combination invites listeners to lose themselves in both the sound and the sentiment.

Discography

87 releases • 52 studio • 1971–2019
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Albums ()

From Out of Nowhere (Jeff Lynne's ELO album)

From Out of Nowhere (Jeff Lynne's ELO album)

2019

Wembley or bust

Wembley or bust

2017

Alone in the Universe

Alone in the Universe

2015

Jeff Lynne's ELO: Live in Hyde Park

Jeff Lynne's ELO: Live in Hyde Park

2015

Electric Light Orchestra Live

Electric Light Orchestra Live

2013

Mr. Blue Sky: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra

Mr. Blue Sky: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra

2012

Live: The Early Years

Live: The Early Years

2010

Ticket to the Moon: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra Volume 2

Ticket to the Moon: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra Volume 2

2007

All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra

All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra

2005

The Essential Electric Light Orchestra

The Essential Electric Light Orchestra

2003

ELO 2 - First Light Series

ELO 2 - First Light Series

2003

Zoom

Zoom

2001

The Ultimate Collection

The Ultimate Collection

2001

Zoom Tour Live

Zoom Tour Live

2001

The Electric Light Orchestra - First Light Series

The Electric Light Orchestra - First Light Series

2001

Flashback

Flashback

2000

Definitive Collection

Definitive Collection

1999

The BBC Sessions

The BBC Sessions

1999

Live at the BBC

Live at the BBC

1999

Friends & Relatives

Friends & Relatives

1999

Light Years – The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra

Light Years – The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra

1997

The Very Best of ELO

The Very Best of ELO

1991

Afterglow

Afterglow

1990

The Very Best of the Electric Light Orchestra

The Very Best of the Electric Light Orchestra

1990

Balance of Power

Balance of Power

1986

Secret Messages

Secret Messages

1983

Time

Time

1981

Four Light Years

Four Light Years

1980

Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley

Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley

1980

ELO's Greatest Hits

ELO's Greatest Hits

1979

Discovery

Discovery

1979

The Light Shines On Vol 2

The Light Shines On Vol 2

1979

Three Light Years

Three Light Years

1978

Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue

1977

A New World Record

A New World Record

1976

Olé ELO

Olé ELO

1976

Face the Music

Face the Music

1975

Showdown

Showdown

1974

The Night the Light Went On (In Long Beach)

The Night the Light Went On (In Long Beach)

1974

Eldorado

Eldorado

1974

On the Third Day

On the Third Day

1973

ELO 2

ELO 2

1973

The Electric Light Orchestra

The Electric Light Orchestra

1971

ELO's Greatest Hits Vol. 2

ELO's Greatest Hits Vol. 2

Live at Wembley '78

Live at Wembley '78

Strange Magic: The Best of Electric Light Orchestra

Strange Magic: The Best of Electric Light Orchestra

Live at Winterland '76

Live at Winterland '76

A Box of Their Best

A Box of Their Best

The Light Shines On

The Light Shines On

Fusion – Live in London

Fusion – Live in London

ELO – Total Rock Review

ELO – Total Rock Review

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