A NEW WORLD RECORD

Probably ELO's best album and most cohesive work, this album has 3 big hit singles and some brilliant, interesting album tracks. As ever, the feeling of progression with ELO comes from experiencing each of their albums as one cumulative whole rather than as a simple collection of songs, and in this regard "A New World Record" excels. Consistently melodic, detailed and intricate, this album maintains a high standard of songwriting throughout and flows effortlessly through 36 minutes of warm, lush arrangments and spacey atmosphere. A gem.