A QUESTION OF BALANCE

Contextually, the Moody Blues were up against some really, really tough opposition: Uriah Heep, Jethro Tull, and the masters of rock, Deep Purple. Yet they survived, building their reputation - as individual musicians and as a band - to such a degree that their music is still relevant amidst the heavy metal and new age onslaught. "Question of Balance" was certainly recognisable when it first hit the market as an enduring album with enduring tunes. It was also an introduction to this band to many who had never heard of them before. Though some may criticise the benign nature of the album, it was a gentle introduction to British pop.