I have the Electric Light Orchestra on my iPod because… I own an iPod. And I tear up when I hear the do wop, dooby doo do wop background vocals to the ballad “Telephone Line,” because my brain is connected to my body and I’m not a fucking monster. But I have never truly embraced ELO., who are currently having a moment thanks to the release of their first album of new material in a decade and a half, "Alone in the Universe" (credited to Jeff Lynne’s ELO) and a few key TV appearances including the Grammy Awards, Jimmy Fallon’s "Tonight Show" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Part of my trouble with the band is Mr.