"All Over the World: The Very Best of ELO" is a compilation album by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), released in 2005. It features songs from all the ELO's original studio albums up until 1986's "Balance of Power", focusing heavily on the band's heyday period from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s.
Renowned for their fusion of rock, pop, and classical music, Electric Light Orchestra was formed in Birmingham, England, in 1970. The band was led by songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jeff Lynne, who brought his unique creative vision to this ambitious project. Considering the band's successful discography spanning across different music trends and generations, this album presents a comprehensive overview of the group's achievement.
The compilation features several of the band's biggest hits. Notable tracks include "Mr. Blue Sky", "Evil Woman", "Livin' Thing", and "Don't Bring Me Down". The title track "All Over the World", from the 1980 musical film "Xanadu", is also present in the mix. Overall, the album serves as a testament to ELO's innovative, genre-blending style and commercial success.
This collection received favorable reviews for its broad scope and the high quality of the tracks, and it found commercial success, achieving multi-platinum status in the UK. In fact, largely driven by the resurgence of interest in ELO's music after their music featured in the movie "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2", this compilation re-entered the charts and reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart in 2016.
Remarkably, "All Over the World: The Very Best of ELO" continues to introduce new generations to ELO's impactful and timeless music, confirming the band's place in the pantheon of influential and enduring acts in popular music.
