Electric Light Orchestra Elo S Greatest Hits Vol 2

2 is an album by the electric light orchestra elo released in 1992 as a follow up to their more successful elo s greatest hits though it was not issued in the u s.

Electric light orchestra elo s greatest hits vol 2.

The second in the emi first light series released in 2003 to mark the album s 30th anniversary. By ignoring the band s first two albums the roy wood dominated electric light orchestra and the transitional elo ii the 1979 singles compilation elo s greatest hits presents a somewhat skewed vision of the band. Elo s greatest hits best of elo vol 1. Al songs written by jeff lynne except where noted.

Ironically this revision has become the normative view of the band. Discover releases reviews credits songs and more about elo elo s greatest hits vol. Side one 10538 overture full length version first movement jumping biz. Epc 450357 2 450357 2.

The light shines on vol 2 is a compilation album by electric light orchestra elo. Elo s greatest hits is filled with gooey chewy delights sonic kitsch like i can t get it out of my head lennon on lithium telephone line kool the gang with violins and the irresistible turn to stone wagner in spandex cultural guideposts whether you want to admit it or not. Released in 1979 by harvest records it is a compilation of their early years with the label. The album sleeve art features a letter written by the band s co founder and leader jeff lynne describing the 73 78 period and the recording of each of the songs.

Elo combined classical elements with electronic rock. Slick almost mechanical purveyors of undeniably catchy but somewhat soulless hit singles. The first five tracks comprise the original elo 2 album. After elo had completed and released elo 2 the band began recording new material for the third album.

Elo s greatest hits is a compilation by the electric light orchestra elo released in 1979.