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104: Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado (1974)
104: Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado (1974)
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Length:
125 minutes
Released:
Oct 11, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
We talked about our first classical suite a few episodes back, so now it’s time for Discord & Rhyme to talk about its first symphony! Electric Light Orchestra have been going through something of a resurgence in the 21st century, but in the ‘70s, music critics savaged Jeff Lynne’s attempts to mix pop songwriting with orchestral pomp. But with 1974’s Eldorado, Lynne was attempting to please his harshest critic of all, his classical-loving father, who claimed that ELO’s songs “have got no tune.” The result was a fascinating, overblown concept album about a Walter Mitty-esque character who escapes the real world through the power of fantasy, and whether the concept holds for the entire album (it doesn’t), it dazzled Producer Mike as a child and continues to dazzle him today. So join our hosts for an evening at the symphony, as we fight some of the holiest wars and smash some of the holiest jawrs(?!!).Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, Phil Maddox, Ben Marlin, Amanda RodgersComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/104-electric-light-orchestra-eldorado-1974Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod
Released:
Oct 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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