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The Best of The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues · 1997

78 min · 17 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · R&B

A lush tapestry of orchestral rock, blending poetic lyrics with emotive melodies that transcend time.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • reflective moments for introspection
  • lush orchestral soundscapes to explore
  • for leisurely afternoons
  • nostalgic themes that resonate deeply

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward, short tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'The Best of The Moody Blues' represents a retrospective collection capturing the band's evolution from their 1967 debut album 'Days of Future Passed'. By this point, The Moody Blues had solidified their place in the progressive rock genre, experiencing both commercial success and critical acclaim throughout the 70s and 80s, marking them as pioneers in symphonic rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· King Crimson· Genesis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Go Now 3:13
  • 2 Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon) 4:13
  • 3 Nights in White Satin 4:27
  • 4 Ride My See-Saw 3:45
  • 5 Voices in the Sky 3:32
  • 6 Question 5:46
  • 7 The Story in Your Eyes 3:07
  • 8 Isn’t Life Strange 6:07
  • 9 I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band) 4:18
  • 10 Blue Guitar 3:40
  • 11 Steppin’ in a Slide Zone 5:30
  • 12 Forever Autumn 4:33
  • 13 The Voice 5:17
  • 14 Gemini Dream 4:06
  • 15 Blue World 5:15
  • 16 Your Wildest Dreams 4:53
  • 17 I Know You’re Out There Somewhere 6:37

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