To Our Children's Children's Children cover

To Our Children's Children's Children

The Moody Blues · 1969

40 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · R&B

A cosmic journey through lush orchestrations and reflective lyrics that encapsulate the spirit of late '60s experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • cosmic soundscapes for daydreaming
  • mid-tempo flow for easy listening
  • thoughtful themes of existence
  • lush orchestrations for immersive experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks instant gratification
  • prefers high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 21, 1969, 'To Our Children's Children's Children' was The Moody Blues' fifth studio album, following their highly successful 'In Search of the Lost Chord.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of progressive rock, blending orchestral arrangements with poetic lyricism, while exploring themes of time and consciousness.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· King Crimson· Genesis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Higher and Higher 4:11
  • 2 Eyes of a Child, Part 1 3:23
  • 3 Floating 3:00
  • 4 Eyes of a Child, Part 2 1:22
  • 5 I Never Thought I’d Live to Be a Hundred 1:05
  • 6 Beyond 2:58
  • 7 Out and In 3:41
  • 8 Gypsy 3:33
  • 9 Eternity Road 4:18
  • 10 Candle of Life 4:18
  • 11 Sun Is Still Shining 3:36
  • 12 I Never Thought I’d Live to Be a Million 0:33
  • 13 Watching and Waiting 4:16

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