The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues

art rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock

United Kingdom Est. 1964

"Their music layers ethereal melodies over steady rhythms, creating a dense atmosphere that balances tension and release throughout each composition."

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Seventh Sojourn

Seventh Sojourn

1972
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Career Arc

The Moody Blues's discography from 1964 to 2018

1964 1991 2018
Go Now (1964) Steal Your Heart Away (1964) The Magnificent Moodies (1965) From the Bottom of My Hea... (1965) Everyday (1965) Stop (1966) Boulevard de la Madeleine (1966) Days of Future Passed (1967) Nights in White Satin / C... (1967) Life's Not Life (1967) Love and Beauty (1967) Fly Me High (1967) In Search of the Lost Cho... (1968) On Boulevard de la Madele... (1968) Ride My See-Saw (1968) A Simple Game (1968) Voices in the Sky (1968) Tuesday Afternoon (Foreve... (1968) To Our Children's Childre... (1969) On the Threshold of a Dre... (1969)
The Moody Blues matter because they opened up new avenues for rock music, transforming it into a platform for grander emotional and philosophical explorations.
The Moody Blues matter because they opened up new avenues for rock music, transforming it into a platform for grander emotional and philosophical explorations. Their artful blend of poetic lyricism and sweeping orchestral arrangements laid the groundwork for subsequent generations of musicians, encouraging them to view rock not merely as entertainment but as a profound medium for artistic expression. This shift in perception helped cultivate a more introspective listener base that sought deeper resonance in musical experiences. Their approach was marked by an innovative fusion of rock with classical influences, using lush strings and choral harmonies to elevate their soundscapes. This experimentation with sonority created a sonic environment where traditional song structures became vehicles for expansive narratives. They harnessed technology in their recordings, employing techniques like tape loops and electronic effects that expanded the auditory horizon of what rock could achieve. Lyrically, The Moody Blues often explore themes of love, existential contemplation, and the passage of time, crafting narratives that oscillate between personal reflection and universal truths. Their writing tends to strike a balance between sincerity and impressionistic imagery, allowing listeners to connect emotionally while also engaging their imaginations. Through storytelling, they forge an intimate bond with audiences, inviting them into a shared journey of discovery.

Full discography

The Moody Blues's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

76 releases • 41 albums • 1964–2018
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Days of Future Passed Live album by The Moody Blues

Days of Future Passed Live

2018

Nights in White Satin: The Essential album by The Moody Blues

Nights in White Satin: The Essential

2017

The Polydor Years 1986 – 1992 album by The Moody Blues

The Polydor Years 1986 – 1992

2014

Timeless Flight album by The Moody Blues

Timeless Flight

2013

Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 album by The Moody Blues

Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

2008

Live at the BBC: 1967–1970 album by The Moody Blues

Live at the BBC: 1967–1970

2007

An Introduction to The Moody Blues album by The Moody Blues

An Introduction to The Moody Blues

2006

Classic Artists - The Moody Blues album by The Moody Blues

Classic Artists - The Moody Blues

2006

Lovely to See You: Live album by The Moody Blues

Lovely to See You: Live

2005

Gold album by The Moody Blues

Gold

2005

December album by The Moody Blues

December

2003

Journey into Amazing Caves album by The Moody Blues

Journey into Amazing Caves

2001

Hall of Fame album by The Moody Blues

Hall of Fame

2000

Strange Times album by The Moody Blues

Strange Times

1999

Classic Moody Blues album by The Moody Blues

Classic Moody Blues

1999

Anthology album by The Moody Blues

Anthology

1998

The Best of The Moody Blues album by The Moody Blues

The Best of The Moody Blues

1997

Time Traveller album by The Moody Blues

Time Traveller

1994

A Night at Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra album by The Moody Blues

A Night at Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra

1993

Keys of the Kingdom album by The Moody Blues

Keys of the Kingdom

1991

Legend of a Band album by The Moody Blues

Legend of a Band

1990

The Moody Blues - Greatest Hits album by The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues - Greatest Hits

1989

Sur la Mer album by The Moody Blues

Sur la Mer

1988

Prelude album by The Moody Blues

Prelude

1987

The Other Side of Life album by The Moody Blues

The Other Side of Life

1986

Voices in The Sky: The Best of The Moody Blues album by The Moody Blues

Voices in The Sky: The Best of The Moody Blues

1984

The Present album by The Moody Blues

The Present

1983

Long Distance Voyager album by The Moody Blues

Long Distance Voyager

1981

Octave album by The Moody Blues

Octave

1978

Caught Live + 5 album by The Moody Blues

Caught Live + 5

1977

This Is The Moody Blues album by The Moody Blues

This Is The Moody Blues

1974

Seventh Sojourn album by The Moody Blues

Seventh Sojourn

1972

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour album by The Moody Blues

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour

1971

A Question of Balance album by The Moody Blues

A Question of Balance

1970

The Story of the Moody Blues – Legend of a Band album by The Moody Blues

The Story of the Moody Blues – Legend of a Band

To Our Children's Children's Children album by The Moody Blues

To Our Children's Children's Children

1969

On the Threshold of a Dream album by The Moody Blues

On the Threshold of a Dream

1969

In Search of the Lost Chord album by The Moody Blues

In Search of the Lost Chord

1968

On Boulevard de la Madeleine album by The Moody Blues

On Boulevard de la Madeleine

1968

Days of Future Passed album by The Moody Blues

Days of Future Passed

1967

The Magnificent Moodies album by The Moody Blues

The Magnificent Moodies

1965

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English Sunset album by The Moody Blues

English Sunset

1999

Say It with Love album by The Moody Blues

Say It with Love

1991

Bless the Wings (That Bring You Back) album by The Moody Blues

Bless the Wings (That Bring You Back)

1991

Question album by The Moody Blues

Question

1989

No More Lies album by The Moody Blues

No More Lies

1988

I Know You're Out There Somewhere album by The Moody Blues

I Know You're Out There Somewhere

1988

Your Wildest Dreams album by The Moody Blues

Your Wildest Dreams

1986

Blue World album by The Moody Blues

Blue World

1983

Sitting at the Wheel album by The Moody Blues

Sitting at the Wheel

1983

Running Water album by The Moody Blues

Running Water

1983

Talking Out of Turn album by The Moody Blues

Talking Out of Turn

1981

The Voice album by The Moody Blues

The Voice

1981

Gemini Dream album by The Moody Blues

Gemini Dream

1981

Driftwood album by The Moody Blues

Driftwood

1978

Steppin' in a Slide Zone album by The Moody Blues

Steppin' in a Slide Zone

1978

Had to Fall in Love album by The Moody Blues

Had to Fall in Love

1978

I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band) album by The Moody Blues

I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)

1972

Isn't Life Strange album by The Moody Blues

Isn't Life Strange

1972

The Story in Your Eyes album by The Moody Blues

The Story in Your Eyes

1971

Watching and Waiting album by The Moody Blues

Watching and Waiting

1969

Never Comes the Day album by The Moody Blues

Never Comes the Day

1969

Ride My See-Saw album by The Moody Blues

Ride My See-Saw

1968

A Simple Game album by The Moody Blues

A Simple Game

1968

Voices in the Sky album by The Moody Blues

Voices in the Sky

1968

Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon) / Another Morning album by The Moody Blues

Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon) / Another Morning

1968

Nights in White Satin / Cities album by The Moody Blues

Nights in White Satin / Cities

1967

Life's Not Life album by The Moody Blues

Life's Not Life

1967

Love and Beauty album by The Moody Blues

Love and Beauty

1967

Fly Me High album by The Moody Blues

Fly Me High

1967

Stop album by The Moody Blues

Stop

1966

Boulevard de la Madeleine album by The Moody Blues

Boulevard de la Madeleine

1966

From the Bottom of My Heart album by The Moody Blues

From the Bottom of My Heart

1965

Everyday album by The Moody Blues

Everyday

1965

Go Now album by The Moody Blues

Go Now

1964

Steal Your Heart Away album by The Moody Blues

Steal Your Heart Away

1964

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How their sound evolved over time

The Magnificent Moodies
The Magnificent Mood... (1965)
Days of Future Passed
Days of Future Passe... (1967)
In Search of the Lost Chord
In Search of the Los... (1968)
On Boulevard de la Madeleine
On Boulevard de la M... (1968)
On the Threshold of a Dream
On the Threshold of... (1969)
To Our Children's Children's Children
To Our Children's Ch... (1969)
A Question of Balance
A Question of Balanc... (1970)
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
Every Good Boy Deser... (1971)
Seventh Sojourn
Seventh Sojourn (1972)
This Is The Moody Blues
This Is The Moody Bl... (1974)
Caught Live + 5
Caught Live + 5 (1977)
Octave
Octave (1978)
Long Distance Voyager
Long Distance Voyage... (1981)
The Present
The Present (1983)
Voices in The Sky: The Best of The Moody Blues
Voices in The Sky: T... (1984)
The Other Side of Life
The Other Side of Li... (1986)
Prelude
Prelude (1987)
Sur la Mer
Sur la Mer (1988)
The Moody Blues - Greatest Hits
The Moody Blues - Gr... (1989)
Legend of a Band
Legend of a Band (1990)
Keys of the Kingdom
Keys of the Kingdom (1991)
A Night at Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra
A Night at Red Rocks... (1993)
Time Traveller
Time Traveller (1994)
The Best of The Moody Blues
The Best of The Mood... (1997)
Anthology
Anthology (1998)
Strange Times
Strange Times (1999)
Classic Moody Blues
Classic Moody Blues (1999)
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame (2000)
Journey into Amazing Caves
Journey into Amazing... (2001)
December
December (2003)
Gold
Gold (2005)
Lovely to See You: Live
Lovely to See You: L... (2005)
An Introduction to The Moody Blues
An Introduction to T... (2006)
Classic Artists - The Moody Blues
Classic Artists - Th... (2006)
Live at the BBC: 1967–1970
Live at the BBC: 196... (2007)
Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Live at the Isle of... (2008)
Timeless Flight
Timeless Flight (2013)
The Polydor Years 1986 – 1992
The Polydor Years 19... (2014)
Nights in White Satin: The Essential
Nights in White Sati... (2017)
Days of Future Passed Live
Days of Future Passe... (2018)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Moody Blues sound like?

Their music layers ethereal melodies over steady rhythms, creating a dense atmosphere that balances tension and release throughout each composition. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock. Start with Days of Future Passed.

What is the best The Moody Blues album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Days of Future Passed" (1967). It's the most representative of what makes The Moody Blues worth hearing.

Who is The Moody Blues for?

If you're into progressive rock and psychedelic rock, The Moody Blues is worth your time. Their music layers ethereal melodies over steady rhythms, creating a dense atmosphere that balances tension and release throughout each composition.

How many albums does The Moody Blues have?

The Moody Blues has 76 releases in their discography, including 41 albums.

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