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Electric Light Orchestra, Pt. II

Electric Light Orchestra Part II

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Album Review

Electric Light Orchestra without Jeff Lynne likens unto a day without sunshine. But this even-more-anonymous ensemble injects so much calculated charisma into the popcorn here that all is forgiven. Behind these replicated string flourishes and fey-Beatlisms remains sturdy songcraft. Getting past the fact that this disc spouts third-generation fluff and depending on how you take to mimicry or cover bands, "Honest Men," "Every Night," and "Heart of Hearts" imitate the band's glory daze to the point of enjoyability. Out of the blue, ELO II even takes a crack at "Kiss Me Red," a roguish non-hit composed by the authors of "Like a Virgin" that Cheap Trick attempted on the wire-crossing Doctor. So, one knows what to expect from this bubblegum machine: not "Sweet Talking Woman" nor "Confusion" or "Twilight," but a decent fabrication of a begone fab era. And while lynchpin Lynne pursues other endeavors, any party ever intrigued by Electric Light Orchestra will find something to enjoy by letting this saucer land on the turntable.

Customer Reviews

ELO...no. Good...yes, so give it a try.

I first purchased this album in England in the summer of 1991. While the absence of Jeff Lynne is clearly noticeable, and the name really doesn't befit the quality of ELO, the fact remains this is a pretty good piece of work. After hearing it the first time through, I was impressed with the overall tightness and blend of the instrumentation and vocals. Although the entire album is, in my opinion, easy on the ears, there are a handful of noteworthy gems: "Hello"; "Honest Men"; "Thousand Eyes"; "For the Love of a Woman"; and "Kiss Me Red". So while ELO, Part II is not an album that will ever make the Top 100, 500, or even 1000 of all time, it's definitely a nice addition to the ELO fan's library, as well as to those who might enjoy an "offshoot" band that recognizes and honors the roots of its existence.

Not perfect, but well-worth a listen!

While this album doesn't come close to the genius that was once ELO, it does have a number of highlights that make the album worth the purchase. Hello, Honest Men, Heartbreaker, Love of a Woman and Kiss Me Red are all wonderful songs, actually. Other fans also seem to favor A Thousand Eyes and Heart of Hearts. Thakfully, ELO Part II made two albums after this one (Moment of Truth, and No Rewind). Both which (in my opinion) are far better than this one. So if you're a big fan of ELO, I'd recommend getting a few of these tracks, and definitely checking out their other albums. Hopefully iTunes will get them up eventually!

Biography

Formed: October, 1970 in Birmingham, England

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s

The Electric Light Orchestra's ambitious yet irresistible fusion of Beatlesque pop, classical arrangements, and futuristic iconography rocketed the group to massive commercial success throughout the 1970s. ELO was formed in Birmingham, England in the autumn of 1970 from the ashes of the eccentric art-pop combo the Move, reuniting frontman Roy Wood with guitarist/composer Jeff Lynne, bassist Rick Price, and drummer Bev Bevan. Announcing their intentions to "pick up where 'I Am the Walrus' left off,"...
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