#106
June 1983
Electric Light Orchestra
Secret Messages
3 out of 5
If The Beatles did not exist there would be music, to be sure. It would sound different but I imagine that rock would’ve found other forms and iterations.
But, without a doubt, Jeff Lynne would’ve done something else. His slavish devotion to that Revolver - Let it Be Beatles era is unabashed, man.
It’s weird how ELO can sound like 10 other bands and yet you distinctively know it’s them when you hear them.
But, without a doubt, Jeff Lynne would’ve done something else. His slavish devotion to that Revolver - Let it Be Beatles era is unabashed, man.
It’s weird how ELO can sound like 10 other bands and yet you distinctively know it’s them when you hear them.
Highlights:
Bluebird
Four Little Diamonds (which is really just a redux of Don’t Let Me Down, no?)
Danger Ahead
Rock and Roll is King
Bluebird
Four Little Diamonds (which is really just a redux of Don’t Let Me Down, no?)
Danger Ahead
Rock and Roll is King
This album has additional tracks. I only listened to those on the LP and in this order:
No. Title Length
1. "Secret Messages" 4:44
2. "Loser Gone Wild" 5:27
3. "Bluebird" 4:13
4. "Take Me On and On" 4:57
Total length: 19:23
Side Two
No. Title Length
1. "Four Little Diamonds" 4:05
2. "Stranger" 4:27
3. "Danger Ahead" 3:52
4. "Letter from Spain" 2:51
5. "Train of Gold" 4:20
6. "Rock 'n' Roll Is King" 3:49
Total length: 23:24
1. "Secret Messages" 4:44
2. "Loser Gone Wild" 5:27
3. "Bluebird" 4:13
4. "Take Me On and On" 4:57
Total length: 19:23
Side Two
No. Title Length
1. "Four Little Diamonds" 4:05
2. "Stranger" 4:27
3. "Danger Ahead" 3:52
4. "Letter from Spain" 2:51
5. "Train of Gold" 4:20
6. "Rock 'n' Roll Is King" 3:49
Total length: 23:24
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