In 1967 the Moody Blues created a whole new genre of rock music by releasing Days Of Future Passed, which is widely considered the first ever Progressive Rock album. The album is a landmark and groundbreaking album in its own right. Never before had a rock album mixed the rock style with classical music. The album traces the day of an ordinary person from dawn to dusk. Although this album is not considered the Moody Blues best, it is arguably their most important contribution to music as it would influence generations to come. Essential tracks: Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?) (AKA Tuesday Afternoon) and Knights In White Satin/Late Lament
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This is one of my favorite albums. And I collect records, so ive heard alot of good albums. I'm so glad you posted something on it. i think Moody Blues is very underrated. I'm definitely gonna keep checking this blog and will definitely tell a few of my friends to stop by here as well. Hope to hear more from you soon. Let me know if you have yahoo messenger or aim so we can talk sometime.
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AWESOME album. You're so right about coming out with their own sound and probably blowing everyone's mind that it sounded so damn good....and it still does today.
I usually don't consider this to be a full fledged prog album, but I do see it as being extremely important in shaping prog music in the future. It was one of the first albums to use an orchestra in that kind of manner, as well as being a concept album. This along with Sgt. Pepper were probably the two most important albums when it comes to creating what most know as prog music. Not to mention "Nights in White Satin" is one of the greatest songs of all time!
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