Nights in White Satin: The Essential
The Moody Blues · 2017
225 min · 51 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · R&B
A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics that evoke a dreamlike state.
Why this album works
This album encapsulates the enduring legacy of The Moody Blues and features their iconic hit 'Nights in White Satin,' which has been pivotal in shaping the art rock genre. Their blend of rock with orchestral elements not only garnered critical acclaim but also led to significant chart success, with multiple tracks becoming staples in the classic rock repertoire.
- Best for
- dreamlike introspection during evenings wave-like pacing for deep listening dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- Context
- Released in 2017, 'Nights in White Satin: The Essential' serves as a retrospective collection for The Moody Blues, showcasing their evolution from early psychedelic rock to more polished pop sounds. This compilation comes during a resurgence of interest in classic rock acts and highlights their influence on the genre over decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· King Crimson· Jethro Tull
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fly Me High (mono mix) 2:53
- 2 Love and Beauty (mono mix) 2:23
- 3 Leave This Man Alone (mono mix) 2:57
- 4 Cities (mono mix) 2:22
- 5 Dawn: Dawn Is a Feeling 3:48
- 6 Lunch Break: Peak Hour 5:29
- 7 Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon) Standout 4:09
- 8 Nights in White Satin Standout 4:25
- 9 Voices in the Sky 3:29
- 10 Dr. Livingstone, I Presume 2:58
- 11 Ride My See‐Saw 3:39
- 12 The Actor 4:39
- 13 Legend of a Mind 6:36
- 14 What Am I Doing Here? (alternate mix) 3:53
- 15 Lovely to See You 2:34
- 16 Dear Diary 3:55
- 17 Are You Sitting Comfortably? 3:29
- 18 The Voyage 4:11
- 19 Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time) 3:33
- 20 Eternity Road 4:18
Disc 2
- 1 Watching and Waiting 4:13
- 2 Candle of Life 4:14
- 3 Question Standout 5:43
- 4 Dawning Is the Day 4:21
- 5 Melancholy Man 5:45
- 6 The Story in Your Eyes 3:03
- 7 After You Came 4:35
- 8 I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band) 4:15
- 9 For My Lady 3:57
- 10 Isn’t Life Strange 5:59
- 11 Driftwood (edit version) 4:22
- 12 Steppin’ in a Slide Zone 5:26
- 13 The Day We Meet Again 6:16
- 14 The Voice 5:14
- 15 Veteran Cosmic Rocker 3:08
- 16 Blue World 5:11
Disc 3
- 1 Sitting at the Wheel 5:34
- 2 Going Nowhere 5:27
- 3 Running Water (clean) 3:19
- 4 The Spirit 4:16
- 5 Your Wildest Dreams 4:50
- 6 Talkin’ Talkin’ 3:54
- 7 Running Out of Love 4:22
- 8 The Other Side of Life 6:49
- 9 I Know You’re Out There Somewhere 6:36
- 10 River of Endless Love 4:45
- 11 Say It With Love 3:56
- 12 Lean on Me (Tonight) 4:53
- 13 Bless the Wings (That Bring You Back) 5:09
- 14 English Sunset 5:03
- 15 The Swallow 4:57
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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