From Out of Nowhere (Jeff Lynne's ELO album)
From Out of Nowhere | ||||
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Released | 1 November 2019 | |||
Studio | Bungalow Palace, Los Angeles[1] | |||
Genre | Orchestral pop, rock and roll | |||
Length | 32:39 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | Jeff Lynne | |||
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From Out of Nowhere is the fourteenth studio album by British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), and the second credited to Jeff Lynne's ELO. The band's first studio album in four years, it was released on 1 November 2019 through Big Trilby and Columbia Records. The title track was released as the lead single on 26 September 2019.[2] Lynne played most instruments on the album.[3] Keyboardist Richard Tandy returned to play on one track, prior to his death in 2024.
Background
Lynne stated that the first track he wrote for the album was the title track, and said it was named "From Out of Nowhere" as "that's exactly where it came from". Its themes of "hope and salvation" and optimism also appear throughout the album.[4][5]
From Out of Nowhere Tour
In January 2020 Jeff Lynne's ELO announced a tour that would take place across the UK, Europe, and Ireland.[6][7] On 15 May the tour was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 6.4/10[9] |
Metacritic | 70/100[10] |
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The album received generally favourable reviews.[9][10]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "From Out of Nowhere" | 3:14 |
2. | "Help Yourself" | 3:14 |
3. | "All My Love" | 3:06 |
4. | "Down Came the Rain" | 3:29 |
5. | "Losing You" | 3:36 |
6. | "One More Time" | 3:28 |
7. | "Sci-Fi Woman" | 3:07 |
8. | "Goin' Out on Me" | 3:09 |
9. | "Time of Our Life" | 3:10 |
10. | "Songbird" | 3:06 |
Total length: | 32:39 |
Personnel
Adapted from Stereogum,[16] the official press release,[17] and the album liner notes.[1]
- Jeff Lynne – vocals, guitars, bass guitar, piano, drums, keyboards, cello on "Losing You", vibraphone, mixing
- Richard Tandy – piano solo on "One More Time"
- Steve Jay – engineering, mixing, tambourine, shakers
Additional personnel
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
- Ryan Corey – art direction, design, illustration
- Joseph Cultice – photography
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[43] | Silver | 60,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ a b From Out of Nowhere (CD liner notes). Jeff Lynne's ELO. Europe: Columbia. 2019. 19075987102.
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- ^ Strauss, Matthew (26 September 2019). "Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra Announce New Album, Share Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ Munro, Scott (26 September 2019). "Jeff Lynne's ELO announce new album From Out Of Nowhere". Classic Rock. Retrieved 4 October 2019 – via Loudersound.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (26 September 2019). "Jeff Lynne's ELO Launching 'From Out of Nowhere' Album, Listen to the Title Track". Billboard. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ Daly, Rhian (24 January 2020). "Jeff Lynne's ELO announce 2020 tour dates". NME.com. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Lewry, Fraser (24 January 2020). "Jeff Lynne's ELO announce 2020 tour dates". Loudersound.com. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ @JeffLynnesELO (15 May 2020). "It's with deep regret and sadness that I have to cancel my upcoming October UK tour..." (Tweet). Retrieved 23 December 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "From Out of Nowhere by Jeff Lynne's ELO reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Reviews for From Out of Nowhere". Metacritic. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Jeff Lynne's ELO: From Out of Nowhere > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ Beviglia, Jim (13 November 2019). "Jeff Lynne's ELO Returns From Out Of Nowhere". American Songwriter. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ True, Everett (1 November 2019). "Jeff Lynne's ELO: From Out Of Nowhere - frailty and manufactured perfection". Classic Rock. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ McCormick, Neil (31 October 2019). "Jeff Lynne's ELO, From Out of Nowhere, review: Mr Blue Sky keeps it light". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 9 June 2020.
- ^ Borack, John M. (28 February 2020). "Review: Jeff Lynne's ELO - "From Out of Nowhere"". Goldmine. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (26 September 2019). "Jeff Lynne's ELO – "From Out Of Nowhere"". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Official Press Release - Sept 26, 2019". Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
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- ^ "British album certifications – Electric Light Orchestra – From Out of Nowhere". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
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