This Is The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues · 1974
93 min · 26 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · R&B
A sweeping blend of orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics that encapsulates the essence of 70s progressive rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional ebbs and flows
- introspective moments of reflection
- dynamic exploration of themes
- late-night contemplative listening
- orchestral richness for deep focus
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 8, 1974, 'This Is The Moody Blues' serves as a compilation that showcases The Moody Blues' evolution from their early psychedelic sounds to more mature, orchestral compositions. This album arrived after their commercial peak with 'Days of Future Passed' (1967) and solidified their status in the progressive rock movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· King Crimson· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Question 5:39
- 2 The Actor 4:08
- 3 The Word 0:51
- 4 Eyes of a Child 2:35
- 5 Dear Diary 3:46
- 6 Legend of a Mind 6:35
- 7 In the Beginning 2:04
- 8 Lovely to See You 2:34
- 9 Never Comes the Day 4:39
- 10 Isn’t Life Strange 5:32
- 11 The Dream 0:51
- 12 Have You Heard?, Part One 1:22
- 13 The Voyage 4:09
- 14 Have You Heard?, Part Two 2:09
Disc 2
- 1 Ride My See‐Saw 3:32
- 2 Tuesday Afternoon 4:01
- 3 And the Tide Rushes In 2:56
- 4 New Horizons 5:05
- 5 A Simple Game 3:18
- 6 Watching and Waiting 4:16
- 7 I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band) 4:10
- 8 For My Lady 3:53
- 9 The Story in Your Eyes 2:44
- 10 Melancholy Man 5:05
- 11 Nights in White Satin 4:32
- 12 Late Lament 2:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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