Item Specifics

Condition:

Like New

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Format:

CD

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Album Type:

Full-Length CD

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Genre:

Rock

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UPC:

042282015921

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Release Date:

1990

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Artist:

Moody Blues, The

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Record Label:

Polygram

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Number of Discs:

1

• The Moody Blues Seventh Sojourn CD OOP Rare
• Title: Seventh Sojourn
• Format: Compact Disc
• Primary Artist: The Moody Blues
• Release Date: 10/25/1990
• Original Release Date: 1972
• Record Label: PolyGram
• Recording Type: Studio
• UPC: 042282015921
• Discontinued and Out of Print Collectible CD

Originally released in November of 1972, "Seventh Sojourn" is the last of what is known as the Moody Blues' "Core 7", i.e. their 1967-1972 era albums. Although it's fair to say that the band had undergone a certain evolution over the course of this period, it's also fair to say that by this time they had settled into a formula and were no longer breaking new ground, and at times it sounds like the group would have rather been elsewhere.

One interesting thing about the album that does set it apart is the presence of the Chamberlain which is used in place of the Mellotron in certain places, providing the album with some extrodinarily lush sounds. Granted, keyboardist Mike Pinder was a master of the Mellotron, and the previous 6 albums were all lush in their own right, but the Chamberlain provides a bit of a different and unique feel.

There are some great songs here. The album opens with Pinder's pleading, arrestingly dramatic epic "Lost In A Lost World" which has a winding, expansive feel. It's followed by Justin Hayward's moving ballad "New Horizons" which is one of his most tender compositions--excellent layered vocals and layered guitar work from Justin on this track. Pinder's ultra-atmospheric ballad "When You're A Free Man" has an arresting spiritual quality to it and has a note-perfect double-tracked Hayward guitar solo, a snippet of which sounds almost exactly like what he'd later play in the intro of "Steppin' In A Slide Zone". John Lodge's uptempo album-closer "I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)" is extremely catchy and energetic, with another great Hayward solo, and the synthesized brass gives the song a strangely primitive and profound quality.

Absolutely none of the remaining tracks are weak, although they occasionally sound tired an uninspired. Ray Thomas' folky, medieval-sounding "For My Lady" is nicely melodic, but the dorky accordian on the chorus is ultra-hokey. Lodge's "Isn't Life Strange" is quite strong, with moving verses, but the chorus is overly-bombastic, with lead guitar work that's crafty but feels out of place. "You And Me" has great layered guitar licks from Hayward, and the verses and chorus are catchy, but it's attempt to be anthemic feels a little forced. "The Land Of Make-Believe" is a characteristic Hayward epic along the lines of the previous album's "You Can Never Go Home", starting off mellow and folky before quickly building--unfortunately, it's way too melodramatic and bloated to really take off, although it's still reasonably pleasant.

In closing, "Seventh Sojourn", despite the flaws, is solidly recommended--it's a strong ending to this era in Moodies' musical career, and if you're a fan of the band, it's inconceivable that you'll dislike it.

Track List:
1. Lost in a Lost World
2. New Horizons
3. For My Lady
4. Isn't Life Strange
5. You and Me
6. Land of Make-Believe
7. When You're a Free Man
8. I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)

CD is like new in mint condition, unsealed.

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