THIS IS THE MOODY BLUES

THE MOODY BLUES are a band who have created so many amazing songs but I've had trouble enjoying their albums as I find them all uneven, maybe because these guys were really into concept records which I'm not. So having a compilation like this is perfect for me despite this also having a few throwaways, still this is a very consistent double album. That core seven albums from 1967 to 1972 is the focus here. I still remember this radio show called the Rock Report out of Toronto and them going on about "In Search Of The Lost Chord" specifically but touching on these core seven records which moved me to check this band out for the first time back in the day. I'm not into narration but these guys do it so good, and it helps having that deep, calm voice I guess. My favourites are the opening two tracks on disc two "Ride My See-Saw" and "Tuesday Afternoon" but also "Question" to open disc one. Surprises are "The Actor" which just resonates with me. Such a feel good sound to this band with the mellotron and vocals. THE BEATLES- like "Legend Of A Mind" and "The Story In Your Eyes" are both great of course, the latter with that distorted guitar and vocals.

I've really enjoyed spinning this all last week, feel good music and while compilations aren't usually my thing, this one is. I also think it's cool that this was released in 1974 a mere two years after that seventh classic album.