Discovery Songs Ranked
Discovery is the eighth studio album by English rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It was released on 31 May 1979 in the United Kingdom by Jet Records, where it topped record charts, and on 8 June in the United States on Jet through Columbia Records distribution. Discovery is notable in that it was the first ELO album not to feature their resident string trio of Mik Kaminski, Hugh McDowell, and Melvyn Gale, although they did make an appearance on the Discovery music videos. In one of his earliest jobs, comedian/actor Brad Garrett, dressed in Middle Eastern clothes and turban, appears on the back cover as the menacing palace guard who is drawing his scimitar. Discovery was remastered as part of the Epic/Legacy remaster series in 2001; among the included bonus tracks was a cover of a Del Shannon classic, “Little Town Flirt”, which was started during sessions for the album but never finished until the year the album was reissued. Here are all of Discovery songs ranked.
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9. Don’t Bring Me Down
“Of course, the mammoth hit here is the rocking, fun-loving “Don’t Bring Me Down,” which is probably playing somewhere on the radio right now as you read this.”
8. Wishing
” I’d say the weakest song on the album, in my opinion, is Wishing. I’ve read a lot of positive reviews about this song. For some reason it just doesn’t do anything for me. This is the one song I sometimes skip on the album.”
7. The Diary of Horace Wimp
“The Diary Of Horace Wimp is quite an unusual song. The second half starts off with another heavily disco influenced number called Last Train To London.”
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6. On the Run
“On The Run”, is a good upbeat number, a true Jeff Lynne tune in the 70’s. On The Run really picks up the pace and reminds me of an ELO song from an earlier time.”
5. Need Her Love
“Need Her Love has a unique vocal melody, but it certainly grows on you after a couple listens! “Need Her Love”, a good love song, Jeff was about to be married at the time.”
4. Midnight Blue
“Midnight Blue”, a song I really enjoy, very good guitar by Jeff, I really think this should of been a single back then. “Midnight Blue” is reminiscent of Roy Orbison with it’s big, slow, echoy verses and sweeping orchestral majesty.”
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3. Confusion
“One of my other favorites from that compilation is Confusion. I’d say after Midnight Blue that is my second favorite song on the album. Confusion to me has a very “Out of the Blue” feel (which is definitely a good thing)!”
2. Last Train to London
“The second half starts off with another heavily disco influenced number called Last Train To London. Unquestionably disco, and unquestionably well-crafted: “Last Train to London,” with a bassline that works its way under your skin.”
1. Shine a Little Love
“The kickoff track, the smash single “Shine a Little Love,” does indeed have the disciplined stomp of disco, but it is layered with galloping guitars and swinging strings. It’s one of those songs that makes it hard to sit still or to refrain from smiling.”
