The Move was a band that eventually morphed into Electric Light Orchestra. This is their fourth and last album, released back in 1971. Now back in print and ready to be rediscovered. In addition, there are plenty of bonus tracks attached to this release.
Message from the country was in many ways done to fulfill the record contract. Electric Light Orchestra was already formed, and the band members were far more excited about the future, as opposed to the past. The band members vary in opinion when it comes to this record; some rate it as their best, others dismiss it completely.
Musically, Message from the Country continues with the path already established in the past. Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, and Bev Bevan were involved in completing this record. It’s a very transitional-sounding album, especially when compared to Electric Light Orchestra’s debut, which was being recorded at the same time. Roy Wood and his saxophone certainly stand out.
The album aged well, and despite the circumstances in which it was created, it has its own personality. It is a great representation of how the music was viewed in the late 60s and early 70s. That spirit is definitely alive here!
Mark Kadzielawa
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