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 The big hit single around the world was Evil Woman, which Lynne only came up when the band were short of a final song for the album. It's actually also here in a stripped down version that is easily the equal if not better than the original. The best song on the album though is the uplifting One Summer Dream, Face the Music then is a clear statement of intent.
If face the music was Lynne laying out his stall then
A NEW WORLD RECORD must be the very definition of the band, a summation of the Electric Orchestra Sound and a huge hit around the world, every song a possible single, there are some truly great songs here from the pomp of Rockaria (where Lynne cheekily leaves in Opera singer Mary Thomas's false start at the beginning of the song) to the Pathos of Telephone Line and the classicness of Livin Thing).
All three of these releases also feature extensive sleeve notes written by ELO archivist Rob Craiger as well as a bountiful selection of out-takes, alternate takes and
rejigs.
All three of these releases give you the opportunity to
reacquaint yourself with a band in its prime.
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