On the Third Day

Electric Light Orchestra

On the Third Day

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Ocean Breakup / King of the Universe 4:06 2. Bluebird Is Dead 4:22 3. Oh No Not Susan 3:27 4. New World Rising / Ocean Breakup (reprise) 4:06 5. Showdown 4:12 6. Daybreaker 3:50 7. Ma‐Ma‐Ma Belle 3:52 8. Dreaming of 4000 5:03 9. In the Hall of the Mountain King 6:32
Historical Archive
On the Third Day is the third studio album by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), released in 1973. The album showcases the band's unique blend of rock and orchestral music, characterized by lush strings, innovative arrangements, and a distinct sound that helped define the progressive rock genre. Notable tracks include 'Showdown' and 'Ocean Breakup/King of the Universe,' which highlight ELO's ability to combine catchy melodies with complex instrumentation. The album is often regarded as a pivotal moment in the band's evolution, solidifying their place in the music scene of the early 1970s.