Live At Wembley '78 - Electric Light Orchestra

It is sad to think that during the time ELO were in existence (1973-1989), albums like this one were never released, and I guess it's similar to the passing of an idol when massive amounts of previously unreleased material suddenly become available. Well, that's how it seems to me anyway. It's strange that 2 similar albums were released at the same time - perhaps commenmorating their passing perhaps? The other album in question is ELO Live at Winterland '76 and I've rated it seperately. This album unlike the other has hits that many will know and love, and was played following the success of multi-award winning album Out of the ...  Read the complete review

ELO are one of those bands that I haven ever really considered to be a concert band. Their music was made in the studio and some would say it should remain there. The difficulty in transferring the sound from the studio into the concert venue is always going to be a difficult task so I bought this album without high expectations but not wanting to walk away without owning it. In the studio, this band led by Jeff Lynne is renowned for its big productions. Some say the productions are often too much but I generally like most of their music and even love some of it. The studio offers the ability to do amazing things that just can't be captured in a live ...  Read the complete review