Electric Light Orchestra - Face The Music CD

Electric Light Orchestra refine their symphonic rock sound on Face the Music, an album that balances melodic pop songwriting with rich orchestral arrangements and a more streamlined, radio-friendly approach. It marks a key step in the band’s evolution toward their late-70s commercial peak.

Driven by the production and songwriting of Jeff Lynne, the record blends lush string sections, layered harmonies, and crisp rock instrumentation. Tracks like “Evil Woman” and “Strange Magic” showcase the band’s ability to fuse classical textures with catchy, accessible pop-rock structures.

1. Fire On High
2. Waterfall
3. Evil Woman
4. Nightrider
5. Poker
6. Strange Magic
7. Down Home Town
8. One Summer Dream
9. Fire On High (Early Alternative Mix)
10. Evil Woman (Stripped Down Mix)
11. Strange Magic (US Single Edit)
12. Waterfall (Instrumental Mix)