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Electric Light Orchestra - Out of the Blue
Critic Score
Based on 4 reviews
1977 Ratings: #89 / 125
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Based on 517 ratings
1977 Ratings: #44
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LonelyHipHopFan
75

THE SUMA RECS 19/23

I have heard this album a trillion times and on almost every single occasion, it wasn't because I wanted to listen to it. This LP is one of my dad's favorite. One of my uncles also listens to this a lot. When I moved in with my boyfriend, I found this vinyl in one of his boxes. I asked him about it later, he told me that this is one of his favorite rock albums. And now Suma recommended it to me as well. I don't really believe in fate, but this album just keeps popping up ... read more

YessYessYessYes
100

Electric Light Orchestra’s Out Of The Blue is a record that is a journey out of this world that will ultimately end with the listener having a big beautiful smile on their face as they have encountered something so unique and powerful.

Out of the Blue starts of with “Turn To Stone” of which is a phenomenal opener as it is a ray of sunshine with its blindingly bright production and strong performances. I love how it perfectly kicks off the record with an infectious and fun ... read more

ST4T1C
90

10 People / 100 Albums Challenge: Friendship Is Agony

Subject 01: Edgar (07/10)

I mean, c’mon, it’s got “Mr Blue Sky”, of course it’s awesome.

ELO has been a big part of my life, thanks to my dad ofc, but even still, I had never heard an album from them before, until now. This whole album honestly numbs so much, with many songs having such a fun and pleasant atmosphere to them that I really loved. And while few have that same magic that “Mr Blue ... read more

chemjay300
30

Despite a song or two here and there I find this album to be a dreadful slog of a listen

LonelyHipHopFan
75

THE SUMA RECS 19/23

I have heard this album a trillion times and on almost every single occasion, it wasn't because I wanted to listen to it. This LP is one of my dad's favorite. One of my uncles also listens to this a lot. When I moved in with my boyfriend, I found this vinyl in one of his boxes. I asked him about it later, he told me that this is one of his favorite rock albums. And now Suma recommended it to me as well. I don't really believe in fate, but this album just keeps popping up ... read more

RealZzzz
87

Absolute epic, lengthy, prog ish album, so many amazing songs throughout this album.

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Added on: March 18, 2015