Moment Of Truth

E.L.O. | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 18, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Curb Mod Afw
• ASIN: B000000D9K
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,287 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Moment of Truth (Overture)

2. Breakin' Down the Walls

3. Power of a Million Lights

4. Interlude 3

5. One More Tomorrow

6. Don't Wanna

7. Voices

8. The Fox

9. Love or Money

10. Blue Violin

11. Whiskey Girls

12. Interlude 1

13. Twist of the Knife

14. So Glad You Said Goodbye

15. Underture

Customer Reviews

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars incredible CD!, August 27, 2001

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This review is from: Moment Of Truth (Audio CD)

I think that the true ELO lies somewhere between the new Jeff Lynne ELO's `Zoom'and ELO part 2's `Moment Of Truth'. Those of you that think that all of ELO is nothing but Jeff Lynne please hear me out. It is true that Jeff Lynne is ELO. It is also true that former ELO members Bev Bevan, Kelly Groucutt and Mik Kaminski are also ELO. Jeff Lynne may be the songwriter and producer of all the classic ELO songs, and he may be more of the spirit of ELO at times, but the songs on `Zoom' seem to be missing something musically that was always present on previous ELO releases, and that is big production and incredible musicianship of all involved in the recording. Since Jeff plays nearly everything on `Zoom' it tends to sound one-sided from time to time. Jeff's musicianship is outstanding, but he is no master of every instrument that he plays. Don't get me wrong, `Zoom' is a great CD, but so is `Moment Of Truth'. If you are able to put both CD's in your player and play them on shuffle mode, or better yet, take the time to methodically mix them together, you will find that you have one hell of an ELO recording. The musicianship and orchestration on `Moment Of Truth' is absolutely incredible. It's better than the first ELO part 2 CD and the songs themselves are fantastic. Old ELO fans must get over the fact that it is not Jeff Lynne's voice on the ELO part 2 songs, as vocals for most fans have historically been most band's biggest defining factor. On `Zoom', it is easier to imagine that you are listening to more of a genuine ELO release because of Jeff's incredible vocals and outstanding songwriting, but it the lacks hugeness and overall power of ELO with all members present. In all fairness, `Zoom' doesn't seem that it was ever intended to sound like old ELO, because it sounds quite a bit stripped down musically. In fact, it sounds quite a bit like Jeff's outstanding `Armchair Theatre' in many ways, and not too many ELO fans consider that to be an ELO release. I highly recommend both `Zoom' and `Moment Of Truth' to all of you fans of ELO, old and new. I think you'll find them both together to be the true continuation of our much loved ELO.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A solid cd with the best orchestral movements of any elo LP, November 10, 1998

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Tracy Basso (Davis, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moment Of Truth (Audio CD)

As a long time ELO fan, I thought this cd certainly possessed the novel ELO sound even without Jeff. The orchetral movements are outstanding and the best from ANY prior ELO output. The songs range in style and content, and at one point I thought I was listening to Lynard Skynard singing about a "whiskey woman." There are a number of tracks that are solid ELO reminescent of the Out of The Blue era. No regrets in the purchase. All said, it does not match the creativity and soulful brilliance of "A New World Record."

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you liked early ELO you'll love this.., June 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Moment Of Truth (Audio CD)

I wasn't sure what this group would sound like without Jeff Lynne, but I'm glad I took the chance. This album sounds a lot like the original ELO a la "Face the Music" and "Out of the Blue." When I heard 'Don't Wanna' I could have sworn Lynne was still writing for them. The orchestral arrangements are melodic and beautiful, the songs blend rock and classical with intelligent lyrics, and the whole thing is satisfying to listen to. Definitely recommended.