Hello my friends !. Here we go again. Now with one of the best albums of the 80's. TIME by Electric Light Orchestra. A reconstructed version following the order established in the double acetate found in 2019.
Researching here and there, I have developed a new work for the enjoyment of all of you. It´s not the original recording, but it´s a reconstruction that,more or less, is 90% close to what a double album should have been.
“Time” was the ninth studio album by Electric Light Orchestra, released 2 July 1981 on Jet Records.The record topped the UK Albums Chart for two weeks, though it attracted mixed reviews for its heavy use of synthesizers and stylistic shift away from the orchestral rock of previous ELO albums. This album obtained August 29.1981, a 16 place in the United States.
“Time” It is a concept album about a man from the 1980s who is taken to the year 2095, where he is confronted by the dichotomy between technological advancement and a longing for past romance.It´s considered the first major concept album devoted to time travel as well as ELO's most influential album. The musical style draws from the 1950s, new wave, reggae, rockabilly and the work of artists such as the Beatles, Phil Spector and the Shadows.Time is a "future-set rock opera"
Produced by:Jeff Lynne. Engineered by: Mack, Bill Bottrell.
Recorded in: Musicland Studios in Munich, Germany with some sessions taking place at Polar Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.
Jeff Lynne: Lead vocals, backing vocals, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, piano, strings & synthheizers. - Bev Bevan: Drums & percussion – Richard Tany: Piano, syntheizers, strings & guitar and Kelly Groucutt: Bass guitar & backing vocals.
Ghislaine: French verse on "Hold on tight". Sandi: Girl´s voice on Yours truly 2095 and Rainer Pietsch: Strings conducted.
Five singles came out from this album:
“Hold on tight” / “When Time Stood Still”, it was released: 17 July 1981. On September 15, achieves a 4 place in the UK and October 3 achieves the 10 in the US. This single release is the first under the name ELO, the band returns to The Electric Light Orchestra as they change record company in 1986 to CBS / Epic. There is a promo single promo, Jet Records 1252, wich B side has highlights of the entire LP, 11 tracks all segued together. The music video "Hold on tight" was the most expensive ever made to that point, with a budget of approximately £40,000. “Twilight" / “Julie Don´t Live Here”, was released 11 October 1981,achieves only a 30 place in the UK and November 28,1981 a 38 place in the US, the worst locations for several years."Twilight" became popularly known for its use in the 1983 animated short Daicon IV Opening Animation. “Ticket to the Moon” / “Here is the news” Released 11 Decembere 1982, achieves a 24 place in the UK. “Rain is Falling” / “Another Heart Breaks”. Released 30 January 1982. “The Way Life´s Meant to be” / "Wishing" . Released March 1982 .will be the first single since “Nightrider” six years ago who do not achieve chart success both in England and America!
Three additional songs written in the album's context were recorded, but left off the release: "The Bouncer", "When Time Stood Still" and "Julie Don’t Live Here". These songs were instead issued as B-sides of later singles.
But there is a legend behind “Tme” was supposed a double album that was to feature 17 tracks (similar to Secret Messages). There are those who suggest that the hand of Don Arden could influence so that "Time" was a single album. We may never know exactly.
A1 – Prologue A2 – Twilight A3 – Yours Truly, 2095 A4 – Ticket To The Moon A5 – The Way Life’s Meant To Be B1 – When Time Stood Still B2 – Julie Don’t Live Here. B3 – Sad Affair. B4 – Another Heart Breaks. C1 – Rain Is Falling. C2 – From The End Of The World. C3 – The Lights Go Down. C4 – Here Is The News. D1 – 21st Century Man. D2 – The Bouncer. D3 – Unknow song D4 – Hold On Tight. D5 – Epilogue.
Very little information is out there on the 2LP but in 2019, two acetates of the unreleased double version from "Time" were discovered. bit.ly/38aG4 This would be the original track list for the TIME double album: Bev Bevan in an interview for “POPULAR 1” magazine, no. 106, April 1982. It clearly states that they had themes (17 songs) for TIME that could complete a double album.
There is a possibility that Time's double album contains alternate mixes? Most likely yes, to give 18-20 minutes per side. Although it would not be surprising if it did not exceed 15 to achieve a clearer and less compressed sound.
How there are no guarantees that these acetates will ever be copied, although it should not be discarded, for now, until that day arrives, here you have this reconstruction.
Side A: (15:16)
1 – Prologue / Twilight.(5:29) (alternate version)
2 – Yours Truly, 2095.(3:37) (alternate version)
4 – Ticket To The Moon.(6:10) (alternate version)
Side B: (15:27)
1 – The Way Life’s Meant To Be.(4:38)
2 – When Time Stood Still. (3:30)
3 – Julie Don’t Live Here.(3:41)
4 – Another Heart Breaks.(3:36) (alternate version)
Side c: (15:23)
1 – Rain Is Falling.4:07) (alternate version)
2 – From The End Of The World.(3:16)
3 – The Lights Go Down. (3:32)
4 – Here Is The News.(4:26) (alternate version)
Side D: (15:41)
1 – 21st Century Man. (4:02)
2 – The Bouncer. (3:12)
3 – Love changes all. (3:22)
4 – Time transporter / Hold On Tight. (3:29)
5 – Epilogue. (1:15) (alternate version)
Bonus disc:
1- Hold on tight. (2:59)
(Short promo version. Released on "Hold on Tight" - USA 12" peomo issue only in 1981).
2.Time Pre-release Montage.(13:28)
(Released on "Hold on Tight" - USA 12" peomo issue only in 1981).
3-TIME Megamix.(7:06)
( Argentinian peomo issue only in 1981).
Enjoy this new post made for you, that is 90% of what could be and was not the double version of "TIME". and don´t forget, see you soon with more and better.
Please, meanwhile take care.