Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
The Moody Blues · 1971
40 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · R&B
A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and poetic lyrics envelops listeners in a reflective journey.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey lush orchestral arrangements throughout poetic storytelling in every track
- Context
- Released on July 23, 1971, 'Every Good Boy Deserves Favour' was the Moody Blues' sixth studio album, following their commercial success with 'A Question of Balance.' At this point in their career, the band solidified their reputation as pioneers of progressive rock, blending symphonic elements with rock frameworks while exploring deeper philosophical themes.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, R&B
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour is an album by The Moody Blues, released in 1971. A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and poetic lyrics envelops listeners in a reflective journey. The album reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and number 27 on the US Billboard 200, showcasing its wide appeal. Critically, it was noted for integrating orchestral music into rock, influencing future progressive rock acts and solidifying the Moody Blues' role as key figures in the genre's evolution. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Every Good Boy Deserves Favour sound like?
A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and poetic lyrics envelops listeners in a reflective journey. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Every Good Boy Deserves Favour by The Moody Blues notable?
The album reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and number 27 on the US Billboard 200, showcasing its wide appeal. Critically, it was noted for integrating orchestral music into rock, influencing future progressive rock acts and solidifying the Moody Blues' role as key figures in the genre's evolution. Released on July 23, 1971, 'Every Good Boy Deserves Favour' was the Moody Blues' sixth studio album, following their commercial success with 'A Question of Balance.' At this point in their career, the band solidified their reputation as pioneers of progressive rock, blending symphonic elements with rock frameworks while exploring deeper philosophical themes.
Who is Every Good Boy Deserves Favour for?
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective journey, lush orchestral arrangements throughout and poetic storytelling in every track.
How many songs are on Every Good Boy Deserves Favour?
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Procession 4:44
- 2 The Story in Your Eyes Standout 2:57
- 3 Our Guessing Game 3:34
- 4 Emily’s Song Standout 3:42
- 5 After You Came 4:33
- 6 One More Time to Live 5:42
- 7 Nice to Be Here 4:24
- 8 You Can Never Go Home 4:15
- 9 My Song Standout 6:20
Release Date
July 23, 1971
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
40 min 11 sec
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