This single-CD compilation doesn't do too much more than scratch the surface of the band's sound at its most popular points, but it does do one thing that no prior Moody Blues compilation ever did -- it includes "Go Now," which, as the notes point out, is still the group's top-charting single in England.
What it doesn't do is get "Go Now" in really good sound (no one seems to have a proper master source) or include their even better follow-up single, "From the Bottom of My Heart." Still, this body of work is pleasing and, thanks to its extension back to the original lineup, even a little bit informative, and it was the first Moody Blues compilation to be mastered in 20-bit audio.
The dominant personality is Justin Hayward, who has provided the band with most of its hits, followed somewhat distantly by John Lodge, whose songs began to shine as the '70s dawned -- a pair of Hayward/Lodge songs and one solo Hayward release fill out the 17 tracks, which showcase the soulful, the mystical, and the psychedelic aspects of their music in equal parts.
It's a good intro to their history, and anyone who wants more can jump to the Time Traveller box.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go NowLarry Banks, Milton Bennett | The Moody Blues | Play | 03:12 | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| 2 | Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)Justin Hayward | The Moody Blues | Play | 04:13 | 9 MB | 22 MB |
| 3 | Nights in White SatinJustin Hayward | The Moody Blues | Play | 04:27 | 10 MB | 27 MB |
| 4 | Ride My See-SawJohn Lodge | The Moody Blues | Play | 03:44 | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| 5 | Voices in the SkyJustin Hayward | The Moody Blues | Play | 03:31 | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| 6 | QuestionJustin Hayward | The Moody Blues | Play | 05:46 | 13 MB | 35 MB |
| 7 | The Story in Your EyesJustin Hayward | The Moody Blues | Play | 03:06 | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| 8 | Isn't Life StrangeJohn Lodge | The Moody Blues | Play | 06:07 | 14 MB | 29 MB |
| 9 | Blue GuitarJustin Hayward | The Moody Blues | Play | 03:39 | 8 MB | 23 MB |
| 10 | Steppin' in a Slide ZoneJohn Lodge | The Moody Blues | Play | 05:30 | 12 MB | 31 MB |
| 11 | Forever AutumnGary Osborne, Paul Vigrass, Jeff Wayne | The Moody Blues | Play | 04:33 | 10 MB | 28 MB |
| 12 | Gemini DreamJustin Hayward, John Lodge | The Moody Blues | Play | 04:06 | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| 13 | Blue WorldJustin Hayward | The Moody Blues | Play | 05:14 | 12 MB | 33 MB |
| 14 | Your Wildest DreamsJustin Hayward | The Moody Blues | Play | 04:52 | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| 15 | I Know You're Out There SomewhereJustin Hayward | The Moody Blues | Play | 06:37 | 15 MB | 41 MB |
| 16 | I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band) | Moody Blues | Play | 04:18 | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| 73 mins | 167 MB | |||||
| 73 mins | 436 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10cc | Producer |
| 2 | Larry Banks | Composer |
| 3 | Milton Bennett | Composer |
| 4 | Tony Clark | Producer |
| 5 | Steven Fallone | Mastering |
| 6 | Justin Hayward | Composer |
| 7 | Bill Levenson | Executive Producer |
| 8 | John Lodge | Composer |
| 9 | The Moody Blues | Primary Artist |
| 10 | Gary Osborne | Composer |
| 11 | John Reed | Liner Notes |
| 12 | Paul Vigrass | Composer |
| 13 | Tony Visconti | Engineer, Mixing, Producer |
| 14 | Dorian Wathen | Compilation Producer |
| 15 | Jeff Wayne | Composer, Producer |
| 16 | Pip Williams | Producer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |