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In Search of the Lost Chord

The Moody Blues · 1968

42 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · R&B

A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic rock and orchestral arrangements that invites introspection and exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective exploration of sound
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • kaleidoscopic auditory experience
  • for reflective afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 26, 1968, 'In Search of the Lost Chord' was The Moody Blues' third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Days of Future Passed.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity as pioneers of progressive rock, merging poetic lyrics with innovative soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· King Crimson· Genesis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Departure 0:44
  • 2 Ride My See‐Saw 3:38
  • 3 Dr. Livingstone, I Presume 2:58
  • 4 House of Four Doors 4:12
  • 5 Legend of a Mind 6:36
  • 6 House of Four Doors, Part 2 1:42
  • 7 Voices in the Sky 3:29
  • 8 The Best Way to Travel 3:12
  • 9 Visions of Paradise 4:15
  • 10 The Actor 4:39
  • 11 The Word 0:49
  • 12 Om 5:46

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