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| 1. Turn To Stone |
| 2. It's Over |
| 3. Sweet Talkin' Woman |
| 4. Across The Border |
| 5. Night In The City |
| 6. Starlight |
| 7. Jungle |
| 8. Believe Me Now |
| 9. Steppin' Out |
| 10. Standin' In The Rain |
| 11. Big Wheels |
| 12. Summer And Lightning |
| 13. Mr. Blue Sky |
| 14. Sweet Is The Night |
| 15. The Whale |
| 16. Birmingham Blues |
| 17. Wild West Hero |
| 18. Wild West Hero |
| 19. The Quick And The Draft |
| 20. Latitude 88 North |
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Pop magicians Electric Light Orchestra, headed up by Jeff Lynne, were one of the most successful British bands of the 1970s. Blending rock melody with classical overtones, they created a unique sound and gained recognition as masters of the four-minute pop format. Out of the Blue was first released in 1977 and this re-mastered version features extra tracks, alongside the classics from the original such as “Sweet Talkin’ Woman” and of course “Mr Blue Sky”.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
1977 was of course the year of punk and also the year of disco, but two inescapable albums also appeared in that year: 'Rumours' by Fleetwood Mac was released in February 1977 and in November that year, ELO released the double LP 'Out of the Blue'.
I disagree with some of the negative reviews. 'Out of the Blue' is a superb album from start to finish, and one which has really stood the test of time, as it still sounds as fresh today as it did when it was released over 33 years ago. Written and produced and arranged in its entirety by Jeff Lynne, and recorded at Musicland Studios in Germany, this is an ambitious album with 17 extremely well crafted songs, including three of ELO's massive hits, 'Turn to Stone', 'Sweet Talking Woman', and 'Mr Blue Sky'.
The lush string and keyboards/synthesiser arrangements are faultless.
On the original vinyl release (now a single CD):
Side 1:
1. Turn to Stone
2. Its Over
3. Sweet Talking Woman
4. Across the Border
Side 2:
1. Night In the City
2. Starlight
3. Jungle
4. Believe Me Now
5. Stepping Out
Side 3:
Concerto for a Rainy Day
1. Standin' in the Rain
2. Big Wheels
3. Summer and Lightning
4. Mr Blue Sky
Side 4:
1. Sweet is the Night
2. The Whale
3. Birmingham Blues
4. Wild West Hero
All 17 tracks are superb and there is not a weak moment on the album. Pick of the bunch: 'Turn To Stone', 'Sweet Talkin' Woman', 'Night In the City', 'Starlight', and the four tracks that make up the 'Concerto for a Rainy Day'. These are absolutely brilliant and the rest of the set comes close to matching them. 'The Whale' is the best instrumental track ELO ever did and 'Big Wheels' is their finest ballad ever.
Without doubt this is ELO's best work, 'Face the Music' and 'A New World Record' are good but this is better. Its miles better than 'Discovery' and the band's later work. If you ever own one ELO album, buy this one.
The sound of the remastered CD doesn't have any major enhancements on the original CD, so if you don't want the bonus tracks stick to the original CD, although this is best heard on vinyl.
One not to be missed.
I disagree with some of the negative reviews. 'Out of the Blue' is a superb album from start to finish, and one which has really stood the test of time, as it still sounds as fresh today as it did when it was released over 33 years ago. Written and produced and arranged in its entirety by Jeff Lynne, and recorded at Musicland Studios in Germany, this is an ambitious album with 17 extremely well crafted songs, including three of ELO's massive hits, 'Turn to Stone', 'Sweet Talking Woman', and 'Mr Blue Sky'.
The lush string and keyboards/synthesiser arrangements are faultless.
On the original vinyl release (now a single CD):
Side 1:
1. Turn to Stone
2. Its Over
3. Sweet Talking Woman
4. Across the Border
Side 2:
1. Night In the City
2. Starlight
3. Jungle
4. Believe Me Now
5. Stepping Out
Side 3:
Concerto for a Rainy Day
1. Standin' in the Rain
2. Big Wheels
3. Summer and Lightning
4. Mr Blue Sky
Side 4:
1. Sweet is the Night
2. The Whale
3. Birmingham Blues
4. Wild West Hero
All 17 tracks are superb and there is not a weak moment on the album. Pick of the bunch: 'Turn To Stone', 'Sweet Talkin' Woman', 'Night In the City', 'Starlight', and the four tracks that make up the 'Concerto for a Rainy Day'. These are absolutely brilliant and the rest of the set comes close to matching them. 'The Whale' is the best instrumental track ELO ever did and 'Big Wheels' is their finest ballad ever.
Without doubt this is ELO's best work, 'Face the Music' and 'A New World Record' are good but this is better. Its miles better than 'Discovery' and the band's later work. If you ever own one ELO album, buy this one.
The sound of the remastered CD doesn't have any major enhancements on the original CD, so if you don't want the bonus tracks stick to the original CD, although this is best heard on vinyl.
One not to be missed.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Overblown fantastic joy, out of the blue is one of the few double albums that works all the way through. ELO took time to get started especially in the UK single hits but until a New world Record the albums did not sell well. If a New world record set the bench mark, out of the Blue took things to another level, and still is a fantastic musical experience. Side three which it was now (track 10-13) on cd is one of the best experiences in music you will ever hear, i know am i saying this about elo,but even "take that" now use mr blue sky as an introduction to shine when preformed live. Oh and dr who used loads of elo in the story love and monsters, and how the songs stir. Jeff Lynn said he wanted to make an album where every track could be a single, I think he almost did it, however only four singles were lifted from the album not bad for a double. This has been re-mastered like all the previous ELO albums, Personally listening on a good stereo this is a good re master, better than any MP3 download but not leaps and bounds from the original CD, considering Jeff Lynne was involved with the re mastering I was hoping for a slightly better sound, but hey have to wait till 40th anniversary now.Its a shame the charts are full of all that rap crap this is real music enjoy.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was very much looking forward to hearing what had been made of the remaster of one of my favorite albums of all time. Only to be utterly disappointed after a 1:1 comparison with my original cd issue from the 80's. The sound of this of this new "remaster" is utterly poor, like it was remastered from a worn out ferro cassette tape. Muffled, no dynamics, no highs, nothing. It's really that terrible.
Buy this for the three extra tracks that were unavailable before, but if you're looking for the original album seek an original cd issue. This one is beyond bad.
Buy this for the three extra tracks that were unavailable before, but if you're looking for the original album seek an original cd issue. This one is beyond bad.
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Bonus tracks - quick overview
I agree with the positive reviews here, but I noticed that not many people have commented on the three 'bonus tracks' that follow the close of the original album. Read more
Published 13 hours ago by not_a_real_folkie
disappointing album
Product arrived in perfect condition. Delivery was quite quick and free of charge.CostOut Of The Blue was very reasonable. Read more
Published 26 days ago by pablo
One of The Best Albums Ever Made
Quite simply, this is one of the greatest albums ever. Jeff Lynne is the ultimate songwriter. i can not recommend this album highly enough.
Published 4 months ago by AndyM
Brilliant!
I bought the 30th anniversary edition, and it is absolutely brilliant, just like it was in 1977, the sound of pure unadulterated optimism! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jeremy S
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Published 16 months ago by Eric Johnson
Great album
I havn't heard this for years and had forgotten how good it was. I particularly like the concerto for a rainy day. Read more
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