Really MOODY BLUES sub genre

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       I've always considered them straight prog (perhaps symphonic). Just because some of their tunes were catchy, and chart -friendly, it shouldn't mean exclusion.

Poll Question: Which is really Moody Blues sub genre?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Beat Prog	2	[5.13%]
Symphonic Proto Prog	20	[51.28%]
Symphonic POP	7	[17.95%]
Other	10	[25.64%]
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bhikkhu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: A² Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109	Posted: June 20 2006 at 14:18
	I've always considered them straight prog (perhaps symphonic). Just because some of their tunes were catchy, and chart -friendly, it shouldn't mean exclusion.
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Blacksword Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 22 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 16130	Posted: June 20 2006 at 14:14
	Symphonic proto prog IMO.. I'm quite a big fan of the Moodies. Their symphonic elements on the 'big seven' albums were strong and gave them a true prog sound, but their repetoire was always very accessable, and quite chart freindly. In spite of this I think they always cunningly avoided being cheesy. I think 'Days..' 'To our Childrens..' and 'Seventh Sojourn' are their best albums. Very uplifting music!
	Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!

Mandrakeroot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Italian Prog Specialist Joined: March 01 2006 Location: San Foca, Friûl Status: Offline Points: 5851	Posted: June 20 2006 at 13:38
	1964/1966: Beat Band 1967 to split: for me is a sort of Beat Prog but Symphonic 80's and today: AOR But in these Prog period which is really sub genre of this band?