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Discovery is a music video album by the Electric Light Orchestra. Recorded in 1979 shortly after the completion of the Discovery studio album. The track listing is identical to the studio LP; each of the album's songs has its own corresponding promotional video. It received TV airings on The Blue Jean Network in 1980 among others, with releases on VHS in 1979, then later on the "Out of the Blue Tour" Live at Wembley/Discovery 1998 DVD/VHS. The video album was produced because Jeff Lynne refused to go on tour to promote the album as was customary but instead presented it in the relatively new video format. This helped launch the nascent long-form music video market. The song's videos marked the last appearance for the band's cellists. Tracklist: 1: "Shine a Little Love" 2: "Confusion" 3: "Need Her Love" 4: "The Diary of Horace Wimp" 5: "Last Train to London" 6: "Midnight Blue" 7: "On the Run" 8: "Wishing" 9: "Don't Bring Me Down"
Discovery is the eighth studio album by the English rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Released in 1979, the album marked a shift towards a more pop-oriented and disco-influenced sound, moving away from some of their earlier symphonic rock elements. It features a collection of catchy, upbeat tracks that showcased ELO's signature blend of rock and orchestral arrangements, adapted for a more danceable rhythm.
Discovery was a commercial success, reaching high chart positions in both the UK and the US. Critics were generally receptive, appreciating the album's polished production and catchy melodies, though some noted the departure from ELO's more complex symphonic sound. It became one of their best-selling albums, solidifying their popularity in the late 70s.
Praised for its infectious melodies and sophisticated pop production.
Recognized for incorporating disco elements effectively into ELO's rock sound.
Some critics noted a move away from the band's earlier, more ambitious symphonic rock.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly appreciate 'Discovery' for its energetic, catchy, and well-produced songs, with many highlighting its danceable rhythms and classic ELO sound that still holds up today. Minor criticisms sometimes mention it being less experimental than previous works.
The album cover art for 'Discovery' features the ELO logo in a distinctive metallic, robotic style, which became an iconic visual representation for the band during this era and influenced their subsequent visual identity.
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Electric Light Orchestra (hereafter known as ELO) formed in the UK in 1971 and by the end of the '70s was one of the more successful rock bands of the decade. Key founding members Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood (later to form Wizzard), and Bev Bevan,...