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Digitally remastered by Joseph M. Palmaccio (Sony Music Studio, New York, New York).
Though 1974's ELDORADO is subtitled "A Symphony by the Electric Light Orchestra" and features both a portentous spoken-word prologue and an instrumental finale, this album marks Jeff Lynne's final break from classical-rock fusion in the Emerson, Lake & Palmer sense. Though there're a handful of recognizable lifts from classical and romantic composers, particularly in the swelling opening of "Boy Blue" and the grandly-titled "Illusions in G Major," most of the orchestral arrangements here are in service to Lynne's increasingly accomplished pop songs. One of those is "Can't Get It Out of My Head," a classic '70s pop ballad and FM radio staple that's among Lynne's very best work. Though this was the only hit single on ELDORADO, the rest of the album is nearly as strong. "Laredo Tornado," a Lennonesque mid-tempo strut recalling ELO's earlier hit "Showdown," is a particular standout. Worldwide superstardom was just around the corner.
. . 2 Bonus Tracks. 1974
Recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, London, England. Includes liner notes by Jeff Lynne.
Recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, London, England.
Reissue producers: Jeff Lynne, Al Quaglieri.
The Electric Light Orchestra: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar, Moog); Mik Kaminski (violin); Hugh McDowall, Michael Edwards (cello); Richard Tandy (piano, Moog, guitar, background vocals); Michael De Albuquerque (bass); Bev Bevan (drums, percussion).
Personnel: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, Moog synthesizer, background vocals); Richard Tandy (guitar, piano, keyboards, synthesizer, Moog synthesizer, background vocals); Bev Bevan (guitar, drums, percussion, background vocals); Mik Kaminski (violin); Hugh McDowell, Mike Edwards (cello); Dick Plant (recorder).
Audio Remasterer: Steve Hoffman.
Liner Note Author: Jeff Lynne.
Recording information: De Lane Lea Studios, London, England.
Director: Marcia McGovern.
Photographers: Ian Dickson; Norman Seeff.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Kevin Gray ; Christine Wilson.
Arrangers: Louis Clark; Jeff Lynne; Richard Tandy.
Electric Light Orchestra: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar, Moog synthesizer); Richard Tandy (guitar, Moog synthesizer); Mik Kaminsky (violin); Hugh McDowell, Michael Edwards (cello); Michael De Albequerque (bass); Bev Bevan (drums, percussion).
Producer: Jeff Lynne.
Additional personnel: Peter Ford-Robertson (vocals).
Entertainment Weekly (6/29-7/6/01, p.145) - "...A brilliant cycle of Walter Mitty-goes-medieval fantasies that is grandiose and cheeky in equal measure..." - Rating: A Q (8/94, p.124) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...mercifully concise set stuffed to the gunwales with immaculate pop epistles, fabulously carpeting strings, and Jeff Lynne's pop-panoramic production vision..."
A timeless classic for the real world today ELDORADO was the album that finally made ELO superstars. CAN'T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD is still one of their best songs ever. The title track ELDORADO is a true masterpiece.NOBODY'S CHILD is Jeff Lynne's attempt of a jazz number. The album is about a person who lives in the real world,decides it's better to live in a dream world. The first line in the album say 'The dreamer, the unwoken fool'.But with today's world as it is, with the Supreme Court trying to shove their way down our throats and abusive husbands/boyfriends killing their wives, while decent people who are lonely, can't find no one,Maybe the dreamer in ELDORADO isn't such a fool at all, but a very wise man.Escape from reality with ELDORADO, but don't the ACLU find this album.[Just a joke, I hope] Submitted by joey harper (albertson N.C. USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 2 found this helpful.
can't get it out of my CD player I looked up "classic," and one definition is "a work of enduring excellence." "Eldorado" fits this to a T. The LP blew me away in 1974. I find it just as good today; better, even, now that it is on a beautifully sounding CD. I'd give it 6 stars, but they won't let me. Submitted by Dave (Cleveland, Ohio USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Eldorado is awesome! This digitally remastered CD is fantastic. I highly recommend it to all ELO fans. I have played it over and over again since purchasing. Sounds even better than the original. Submitted by wilmafrijole (Mobile, AL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
So glad I could find this music on CD Wonderful to be able to hear one of my favorites again Submitted by marci_terry70 (Craig CO) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
This is an all-time classic. "Can't Get It out of My Head" broke them into 45-singles stardom; and the disk in general proved their talent. Only with repeated listenings will you begin to appreciate all its worth. Submitted by a reviewer (Bakersfield Ca) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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