Jeff Lynne's ELO @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 28 Jun

As far as 1970s rock groups go, Jeff Lynne must be one of the era's most unassuming frontmen. Founder of the Electric Light Orchestra and the man behind the group's latest incarnation as Jeff Lynne's ELO – as well as co-founder of the supergroup Traveling Wilburys – for a songwriter with a huge string of radio-friendly hits he's hardly a household name. As if to gently remind us of Lynne's myriad talents, there's a cheeky stream of Wilburys songs playing as we take our seats for tonight's show.

Lynne may come across as a modest presence, but every other aspect of the ELO show is bursting with grandeur. This playful journey through ELO's greatest hits catalogue presents a dazzling visual spectacle that pairs each track with a cosmic backdrop. It's a sumptuous display that highlights the group's rock-opera stylings and lush symphonic arrangements.

Lynne and his accomplished group of players also waste no time dishing out the classics. To the delight of the audience, song number two begins with the bombastic keys that herald Evil Woman, the song capturing a glee and energy that never falters for the duration of evening.

From the goosebump inducing harmonies of Livin' Thing, to the perenially cheerful Mr Blue Sky, and the swaggering Don't Bring Me Down, all the hits are present and accounted for, and played with vivacity and finesse. A joy from start to finish, in terms of large-scale stadium shows, it doesn't get much better than this.