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.
Why this album works
The album reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and became a significant commercial success, helping solidify The Moody Blues' legacy in classic rock. It is notable for its rich production quality and has been influential to subsequent generations of progressive rock bands.
- Best for
- wave-like emotional ebbs and flows introspective moments of reflection dynamic exploration of themes
- 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
- Pink Floyd· King Crimson· Jethro Tull
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Question Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 4:32
- 12 Late Lament 2:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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