analogdemon

Because, IMO, they're the second greatest band in the world behind the Beach Boys.

Seriously, these guys are absolutely amazing. Their "core seven" albums contain some of the best rock ever put to tape. Their second album Days of Future Passed is the textbook for how to create a symphonic, orchestral soundscape in the context of a rock 'n' roll record.

These guys were full of great musical ideas in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and still are today. Their newer records, while not as epic as say In Search of the Lost Chord or Seventh Sojourn, are still better than a lot of rock 'n' roll coming out today.

In addition to still being a recording act, they're also still a legitimate touring act with 3 out of 5 "classic" members. Not only that, but their shows are still popular and their shows aren't just "oldies shows". Read the reviews of their concerts...these guys still have it 40 years after the release of their first album.

If you've never got into the Moody Blues, start with Days of Future Passed and work sequentially through the discography. For those of you who know the Moodies' music, let's hear the love.

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boo boo

Ridiculously underated, i consider Days Of Future Past to be one of the most innovative and important albums of the 60s, i remember when Rolling Stone left it off my list and how pissed off i was.

EDIT: Sorry i said "overrated", i meant "underrated", twas a nasty typo, tis fixed now.

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analogdemon

That's a hard point to argue, no doubt. What's really funny is that it was never supposed to be released. Deram Records wanted the Moody Blues to record an album to demonstrate stereo sound (keep in mind that stereo didn't take off in the UK until around 1970) in exchange for the record company forgiving the band's debt (they owed the record label several thousand quid in advances).

The problem was, after all was said and done, Deram had spent so much money on this demonstration record that they decided to release it to try and recoup some of their costs. haha

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boo boo

I heard about that, but it also made a great showcase for the bands songwriting talents.

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DreamTheater

Just heard the song "Nights In White Satin" today and I love it. I love the Broadway play feel the chorus has, and I love the epilogue at the end of the song. You don't hear much music like that anymore. If anybody knows of any other good songs by this band let me know!

boo boo

Days of Future Past is my candidate for being the first true progressive rock album.

Some point to the Procol Harum debut released a few months earlier which is a great album and an influence on prog but it doesn't really sound that proggy and is more like a fusion of R&B and baroque pop.

Days of Future Past on the other hand is the true bridge between psychedelia and prog. In terms of the concept, the themes, the atmospheric feel, the song structures, the arrangements and most importantly the use of symphonic and classical elements. You can hear the clear influence it had on King Crimson, Genesis, Yes and others.

While they never surpassed DOFP or ever showed as much experimental ambition again, they still put out some solid albums in the late 60s and early 70s and don't get as much credit and respect as they deserve.

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Dimebagdaryl

hayward is incredible love his vocals
you should check out hayward live in san juan capistrano
here is some moody blues i recorded

kool_cat

I recently discovered this band, my favourite songs are (in no particular order) :

Nights In White Satin
Gimme' A Little Something
In My World
Candle Of Life
I Don't Mind
Melancholy Man
This Is My House (But Nobody Calls)
Boulevard de la Madelaine

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starrynight

Oh I think they did surpass it with A Question of Balance and On the Threshold of a Dream. Days of Future Past has a couple of standout songs at least but the orchestral interludes by Peter Knight I don't like so much.

Not as much as on some later albums because of all those orchestral sections.

TockTockTock

Bump...

They're a great balance between catchiness and complexity, and frankly, I'm a bit astonished that there has only been eight comments made on this thread (well... nine, counting my own).

On another note, I prefer Days of Future Past over Pet Sounds... does that make me a bad person?