(Original vinyl release: 2 March 1973) ELO 2 is the second studio album by Electric Light Orchestra, released in 1973. In the United States, it appeared as Electric Light Orchestra II. It was the band’s final album on the Harvest label, the last UK release to use the definite article “The” in their name, and the first to introduce the abbreviated name “ELO.” The album was originally planned under the title The Lost Planet, a concept later abandoned. During the early recording

A detailed 1974 Melody Maker feature with Jeff Lynne explaining the concept and creation of Electric Light Orchestra’s ambitious new album *Eldorado*. Jeff Lynne takes the orchestra on a grand conceptual journey — from dreamer to rock symphonist. Melody Maker Date: September 28, 1974 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Jeff Lynne discusses the making of ELO’s concept album *Eldorado* • Insights into the ambitious orchestral arrangements and 30-piece choir • Lynne’s

A warm, in-depth one-page feature in Melody Maker sits down with Jeff Lynne to discuss Electric Light Orchestra’s ambitious new direction, their recording of “Roll Over Beethoven,” and the challenges of blending classical grandeur with rock energy. The piece is illustrated with a striking live shot of Lynne and the band in full flight, highlighting their growing confidence and orchestral ambitions. This August 11, 1973 Melody Maker feature captures ELO at a pivotal moment — t

“A long day’s journey into night — and into a new musical vocabulary.”

A candid one-page interview finds Roy Wood at home in his luxurious £20,000 pad, reflecting on the pressures of songwriting success, his departure from The Move, and his ambitious plans for the Electric Light Orchestra. The piece reveals Wood’s frustration with the demands of hit-making and his determination to push musical boundaries with a new, more elaborate sound. This November 1971 Melody Maker feature captures Roy Wood at a pivotal crossroads — stepping away from The Mo