Although I've enjoyed the music of ELO for more than four decades (not really paying all that much attention until 1975 or so), I have really come to appreciate their unique sound the past ten years. I did buy "Out of the Blue" when it first came out and played it until I almost wore out the grooves of that classic double LP and a while back I purchased the CD, "Time" which is a phenomenal and very underrated concept album (although it did go to #1 in the UK. Since then I have purchased the CD "Out of the Blue" with bonus tracks), "A New World Record" with bonus tracks, "Secret Messages" and "The Balance of Power" (the latter two have some good things, but I really think the better music is on the albums from the mid-seventies up until and including, "Time", although I'm not a fan of several of the songs on the disco influenced "Discovery" album). There are some great songs written and recorded by Jeff Lynne before the "Face the Music" album ("Can't Get It Out Of My Head" for example) I believe that Jeff matured as the genius he is with the "Face the Music" sessions. This book tells a great story about the life of Jeff Lynne and how he has transformed the music industry during his career. He has worked (recording and producing) with many of the great 'so-called' recording icons who have made such an impact on many millions of peoples lives. He is a genius, of whom there is no equal with the exception perhaps of the late Sir George Martin. It's incredible that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (a shameless sham organization if there ever was one) took so long to enshrine this very talented human being. Having read this fascinating book I now have a far greater appreciation for Jeff's music and all that he has accomplished!
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