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The Moodies were a prolific lot in the late '60s. This, the post-Denny Laine lineup's fourth album, was the second to be released in 1969. It was the group's most mature, fully realized effort to date, arguably surpassing even the milestone DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED in its elegance and vision. The Moodies were always capable of both songcraft and experimentalism, but this was the first time they combined them both successfully. Mike Pinder's dramatically arcing mellotron is the perfectly complement to the group's lush vocal harmonies, which are colored by rich acoustic guitar textures.
Things open on a mind-bendingly psychedelic note with the electrical storm of "Higher and Higher," but soon the waters calm. Justin Hayward's brief acoustic ballad "I Never Thought I'd Live to be a Hundred" is among the band's loveliest tunes, and it leads into "Beyond," an ambitious instrumental that is the Moodies at their most progressive. Throughout the album, the mixture of winningly melodic balladry, poignant folk-rock and ambitious prog-rock leanings combine for what is one of the Moody Blues' most satisfying albums.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
The Moody Blues: Graeme Edge, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, Justin Hayward, Mike Pinder.
Engineers: Derek Varnals, Adrian Martins, Robin Thompson.
The Moody Blues: Justin Hayward , Graeme Edge, John Lodge, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas.
Personnel: Justin Hayward , John Lodge (vocals, guitar); Ray Thomas (vocals, flute, horns); Michael Pinder (vocals, keyboards); Graeme Edge (drums).
Audio Remasterers: Justin Hayward ; Paschal Byrne; Alberto Parodi.
Recording information: 07/??/1969-12/17/1969.
Photographers: Derek Varnals; David Wedgbury; Barry Plummer.
The Moody Blues: Justin Hayward, Mike Pinder, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge.
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| 1 | Higher and Higher | 4:06 | $0.99 | |
| 2 | Eyes of a Child I | 3:23 | $0.99 | |
| 3 | Floating | 3:01 | $0.99 | |
| 4 | Eyes of a Child Ii | 1:21 | $0.99 | |
| 5 | I Never Thought I'd Live To Be a Hundred | 1:05 | $0.99 | |
| 6 | Beyond | 2:58 | $0.99 | |
| 7 | Out and In | 3:48 | $0.99 | |
| 8 | Gypsy | 3:33 | $0.99 | |
| 9 | Eternity Road | 4:18 | $0.99 | |
| 10 | Candle of Life | 4:17 | $0.99 | |
| 11 | Sun Is Still Shining | 3:37 | $0.69 | |
| 12 | I Never Thought I'd Live To Be a Million | 0:33 | $0.99 | |
| 13 | Watching and Waiting | 4:15 | $0.99 | |
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Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)    List All 8 Reviews Pinnacle of progressive sound
The Moody Blues would be the Beatles rival in great melodic mainstream fusion ...like no other...they can take you really away and bring you back the same day...!!!
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 Music that reminds us of why we dream
Pardon the old-guy reflection here, but I remember playing this album on my tiny turntable alone in my room in high school. The music was the promise of other worlds, a different life, hope. Today, it's not as awe-inspiring, but much is still powerful. The galloping desperation of "Gypsy," the loopy hook-laden "Floating" and the aching beauty of "Watching and Waiting" are still very moving. There's still plenty of promise to our children.
Submitted by M.L. Downey (Bryan, TX USA) 
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Children's a Rare Classic
Classic gets over used but this is simply a near perfect album, turn off the lights close your eyes and let the music take you wherever you want. It's that haunting
Submitted by johnkln2 (Tweed Heads, Aust)
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my absolute favorite moody blues record,
i've been a fan of the moody blues for
"only 26 years" and the range of emotion of there music from the intense
"gypsy" to the dream of "floating" is still as it was all those years ago....
sureal,intense and magical!!!
Submitted by csmith72000 (fairfax virginia)
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True vintage Moody Blues at its best ... these songs are not their concert regular numbers but are soothing, beautiful, and even at times exciting.
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