The Moody Blues Discography 19652018 Flac J Hot

The bridge between their classic 70s sound and their upcoming polished 80s production.

| Title | Release Year | Key Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Octave | 1978 | The comeback album. Mike Pinder's last with the band. Includes the hit "Steppin' in a Slide Zone." | | Long Distance Voyager | 1981 | The first album with ex-Yes keyboardist Patrick Moraz. The band's first (and only) US #1 album. Features "The Voice" and "Gemini Dream." | | The Present | 1983 | Continued their 80s pop-rock sound, with the single "Blue World." | | The Other Side of Life | 1986 | A heavily synthesizer-driven album, buoyed by the Top 10 single "Your Wildest Dreams." A platinum success. | | Sur la Mer | 1988 | A polished, commercial rock album. Includes the minor hit "I Know You're Out There Somewhere." | | Keys of the Kingdom | 1991 | Features "Say It With Love." The sound is a mix of 80s AOR and their classic style. | | Strange Times | 1999 | A late-career highlight, with the band returning to longer, more progressive song structures. Includes "English Sunset." | the moody blues discography 19652018 flac j hot

The band’s "Classic Seven" lineup—Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, and Graeme Edge—produced a string of albums in the late 60s and early 70s that are essential listening for any rock enthusiast. Their influence is vast, cited by artists ranging from Brian Eno (who credited them as a chief influence on ambient music) to modern progressive metal bands. The bridge between their classic 70s sound and