Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix
Not all albums stand the test of time, but plenty do and Australian music critic Stevie Nix will bring one to you each week. He'll cover all eras and most genres and tell you why each record is so revered and, equally, why it deserves to be. And he only uses six songs to do it.
Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix
A New World Record by Electric Light Orchestra
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Released in 1976, this was the moment Jeff Lynne’s vision snapped into clarity. After years of experimenting with the marriage of rock and classical textures, ELO arrived here with a confidence and cohesion they’d never quite captured before. What you hear across this record is not a band searching for their identity but one fully in command of it — glam-infused, orchestral, and brightly melodic, yet never overwhelmed by its own ambition.
Featured songs:
Tightrope
Telephone Line
So Fine
Livin' Thing
Do Ya
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