I have a kind of bob_32 to the extreme attitude to ELO. There was a time when their music seemed to be everywhere. A big enthusiast was person I didn't like at school, so rather unfairly to J Lynn, that put me off them too.
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Originally Posted by bob_32_116
ELO are a second-tier band for me. ......
If ELO are musically indebted to anyone, I say it would be The Moody Blues. This may be the reason ELO are not higher in my list of top bands. When I want to hear dramatic rock with a semi-classical sound, the Moodies usually scratch that itch for me.
Oh, and I doubt I will ever want to own "A New World Record", because I hate that song "Telephone Line" with a passion.
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times two! So far, ELO have remained a band that I have unwillingly heard but never listened to. Still, with some lesser known tracks being recommended here, I might give them a go later today...
PS: No-one has mentioned Roy Wood yet; wasn't he like half the band?