I'm a fan (and you should be too) because...
Jeff Lynne writes songs that speak to me and take me away to a whole new world. When I visit the world of ELO, I feel happy and as though I can truly be myself.
Jeff does music for the purpose of doing music, and that's a rare find nowadays!
In the words of a fellow ELO fan... "ELO is the soundtrack to my life."
Balance of maturity
This album, for me, reflects the mature, somber mood that Jeff had for the future of ELO. As he sings the lyrics he sounds deep in thought, as though truly mulling over what he is saying.
Unlike a lot of albums recorded and released at this time, the production isn't too overbearing or ridiculously eighties-sounding.