Electric Light Orchestra - Rockaria!

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The novel fusion of orchestral and rock sounds that Jeff Lynne wove together in his hits with Electric Light Orchestra reached a zenith with "Rockaria," a stunning tune that combined symphonic swells, operatic vocals, 50's styled guitar riffs and a Beatles-esque melody into one delirious pop song. The story-song lyrics of "Rockaria" offer a fanciful, witty scenario in which a hardcore rock and roller falls in love with a lovely lass who "sings the opera like you ain’t never heard" and decides to teach her how to rock and roll. Lynne plays on the contrast between the differences in their respective worlds, especially in an inspired line where he describes the diva’s favorites in pop-fan terminology: "She’s sweet on Wagner/I think she’d die for Beethoven/She loves the way Puccini lays down a tune/And Verdi’s always creepin’ from her room." The music also plays up the contrast between its protagonists by alternating swaggering rock-styled verse melodies with an ethereal, wordless aria bridge before joining the two on the finale. Electric Light Orchestra’s recording of "Rockaria" could very well be the most impressive of the group’s recordings thanks to a driving arrangement that seamlessly fuses the mock-aria sections with blasts of hard rock anchored by Lynne’s wailing guitar and Bev Bevan’s stomping drumwork. When these two section blend together for the finale, supported by pulsating strings and a choir, the effect is truly breathtaking. The novelty of the sound and the imagination poured into "Rockaria" should have made the song a hit in America but it failed to achieve the same success of the other singles from A New World Record in the U.S. However, it did quite well elsewhere in the world, including a top-ten charting in the U.K. "Rockaria" remains one of the biggest favorites among Electric Light Orchestra and is rightly considered to be one of Jeff Lynne’s finest achievements on record.

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- Great Memories!

Growing up in Liverpool England it is great to find the music that was played in my younger days! Just love it! I never get tired of listening to it and now my Californian husband keeps playing it and he hadn't really heard of them before. Buy the whole album it is worth it!

- a great overall if not total sampling

I agree with the main review here that while most of the key tunes are here, some are inexplicably missing. And let's face it, that new version of Xanadu sounds rather anemic without Olivia's enthusiastic vocals. But overall a decent collection.

- This album ROCKS!

This is one of the most unique, amazing sounding bands I have ever heard. What is really strange is that I am from this generation and I really don't listen to a lot of music from the 70's and 80's. This album, however, is amazing. My dad showed me a lot of songs but I never was really interested until I played Skate 2, which had the song Showdown on it. Really great band, really great music. Highly recommend.

- <3 <3 awesome

Awesome, epic, beast,raw, mint. However you like to call it this is pure awesomeness pure music period•... This is the best music everything from rock to just plain happy music ( songs that will make you happy and will take you're depression away GARENTEED) yes it's that good. This music will fit everyone's type if music even people who don't like music. I would give this infinite stars if could. It's a beautiful master piece of music :D this is the best music in the world buy it today no exceptions no hesitations no questions just do it :)

- Nice music mixin'

Dude... There's like three different types of music in every song; classical, rock, and classical vocal. Oh here's a new kind of music! -ELO-

- All Over The World

This is a masterpiece. A collection of ELO's Hits and what a collection. Great orchestration and arrangements. This is one of the best greatest hits collections of all time from one of the greatest bands of all time.

- Charming!

Great music!

- Mr Blue Sky!

"Hey you with the pretty face welcome to the human race" ........beautiful lyrics and such a track. ELO are without doubt one of those gems of a rock band you have to have in your record collection.

- Geno LW

The genius of Jeff Lynne shines through once again. This puts to rest any idea I ever had regarding what I thought was his growing wearIness of ELO. This release may not chart but I don't think that matters to Lynne. He seems to be enjoying what he admits he loves doing; being in the studio! 4 & 1/2 stars!

- ELO All Over The World

Love it!

- Great but not well known

Although ELO has amazing orchestration and incorperates many styles of music into their songs, they are not very well known. If introduced to this music, almost everybody would be able to find a song they like somewhere.

- Pure Genuis

I fell in love with this album!ELO's greatest tunes all in one! Although this is the only album I have of them, it includes my favorite tracks.I simply adore every song on the album except "Rock and Roll Is King". Otherwise, I can't wait to purchase Vol.2!(Which has all my other favorite Electric Light Orchestra songs!)Last, but not least, the sound quality is terrific on this album!

- Wow

So much can be said about E.L.O., from there talent to their innovation. This album is definitely one I am proud to own, and I highly recommend it to everyone. If I could give it six stars, I would.

- great music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i love elo!!!!!!! their music is timeless if you are concidering to buy this album buy it! you will love it

- ELO ROCKS!

Classic great hit! I love these people

- Really ?

So how can "Fire on High" NOT be on this album ? You're kidding right ?

- Spectacular!

Love this album!!!

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