Days Of Future Passed
by The Moody Blues

I've had this record in my collection forever. It is their best album that combines different styles of music in an engaging fashion. It probably doesn't get the praise it deserves because there's nothing quite like it. Perfect melody, lyrics, and vocals on "Nights In White Satin" with orchestration on a love song tune.

Interesting that this was a groundbreaking album as it was the first that any modern band at the time had done with adding an orchestra. That added a new layer to their music and blended modern (at the time) with Classical. 'Nights in White Satin' is however, by far, the best track on the album. There's predominantly a lot more classical sounding music than I was expecting.

Nearly perfect

The best album of one of the best bands ever

A fantastic orchestral pop/rock record that combines the styles of music brilliantly and in an interesting and engaging fashion. The idea of the album being across a day is genius in my opinion and the way each song conjures up the feelings and emotions you get at those times of day is a testament to the intelligence and quality of this record. They do this in such a stylish way also with the orchestra creating some beautiful music. It feels grand and classic but is also rooted in pop and rock which makes it more accessible and unique. This album stands out amongst the crowd as well with it attempting to create an album and not thinking about the singles that might span from it. This makes the record feel cohesive, focused and like an experience people have to witness. Overall, this is a unique album that deserves more praise for its high quality and beautiful arrangements.

Beautiful orchestrated music and I like especially last 3 tracks. They obviously influenced later progressive rock bands that I love like Yes, Pink Floyd and Genesis.

Superb album. The Moody Blues at their very best. This album is genuinely like a movie, it's so unique it's unheard of. It reminds me in some parts of Piper of the Gates of Dawn-esq Pink Floyd, however, I've definitely never heard anything quite like this. Very underrated.

From IlMala 01/23/2022 17:43 | #279897

Possibly the most unfairly forgotten albums in the last decades. Definitely one of the best albums ever.

Álbum pionero del rock progresivo, contiene una de las canciones más bellas del género: Nights In White Satin.

I also find this a really interesting album with it's mix of orchestration and pop music - which they get absolutely right on the famous Nights In White Satin