THIS IS THE MOODY BLUES

The Moody Blues

Crossover Prog

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Evolver
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Crossover & JR/F/Canterbury Teams

This is a rarity for compilation albums, one that outshines most of the releases it came from.

The collection spans the seven classic albums of The Moody Blues, from the second album "Days Of Future Passed" (the first with the well known lineup) through "Seventh Sojourn".

Produced by Tony Clarke, the Moodies' long-time producer, the album does not run in chronological order. Instead, it mixes the album into another cohesive work, with the songs blending from one into another, just as they did on the original albums.

Clarke, for obvious reasons, includes all of the Moodies' hits, but those wouldn't fill two LPs. The additional tracks wisely avoid the most maudlin of the light ballads, and creat an album that is eerie and intelligent.

It's not just a starting point for listeners exploring the band. It's a journey all in itself.

Evolver | 5/5 | 2011-11-20

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