Zoom (Electric Light Orchestra Album)

Zoom (Electric Light Orchestra album)

Zoom is the twelfth and final studio album by Electric Light Orchestra, released on 12 June 2001 on Epic Records. The album was the band's first release of new material since Balance of Power, released in 1986. Upon release, the album charted at number 34 in the UK Albums Chart and at number 94 in the US Billboard 200. The album also peaked at number 14 on Billboard Top Internet Albums chart.

This recording is primarily a Jeff Lynne solo album (albeit with some guest musicians, most notably former Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr; it was one of Harrison's last recordings before his death). The only other ELO member appearing on the album, Richard Tandy, appears on one track and performed live in promotional concerts. This is the only album to feature the ELO name on which Bev Bevan does not play.

This album featured a more organic feel with less reliance on electronic effects and a return of strings in the form of cellos. Although billed as a return to the classic ELO sound the album sales were relatively poor and a planned North American concert tour was cancelled.