tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752729045376089739.post3073160650610418271..comments2024-03-17T05:16:32.834-04:00Comments on A JEFF LYNNE AND RELATED BLOG: TICKET TO THE MOONJerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06237664318377684667noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752729045376089739.post-63104114312520756352007-10-24T19:33:00.000-04:002007-10-24T19:33:00.000-04:00Speaking of career retrospectives and tracklists, ...Speaking of career retrospectives and tracklists, why no more songs from Xanadu, like, "I'm Alive" and "Don't Walk Away"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752729045376089739.post-62683273581039193362008-02-09T16:07:00.000-05:002008-02-09T16:07:00.000-05:00"I try not to nickpick at the track list too ..."I try not to nickpick at the track list too much. It may be an ideal track list for someone out there. But Starlight? If we're going to highlight album tracks from Out Of The Blue, why not put something a little more daring and edgy, like Jungle or Birmingham Blues. Starlight is just more light pop.<br><br>...<br><br>In My Own Time. Good. I'm glad this made it on here. Of all the songs on Zoom, this was the one that really brings out the qualities in Jeff's voice. And it's an airtight pop song. I've always loved this one."<br><br>See, this is where two Jeff Lynne fans can differ! I always loved Starlight -- great feel, harmonies, and keyboards. On the other hand, I always felt In My Own Time was the most derivative and honestly, kinda boring track of the otherwise exceptional Zoom. Even Just For Love, itself owing a great debt to Across the Universe, feels more like an ELO tune to me, and has enough layered sound to keep you coming back for more. Different strokes for different folks! (But Jeff does give a great vocal performance on IMOT, I'll give ya that.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com