Originally released in 1972, this is the newly remastered SACD. This is the stereo remaster. This is the last of the “early period” Moodies, as the band took an extended break from recording until 1978. All the members did however release solo efforts during this break. Tracks 1-8 is the original album.
35 years after this album hit No 1 its re-release as an SACD is timely as The Moodies are suddenly fashionable again.Although choosing the best MBs album is difficult-their quality control means all their albums are of a good standard-this is my favorite. Justin Hayward has never written a finer song than the exquisite “New Horizons”;this album also contains John Lodges finest songwriting ever with two major hit singles in “Isn’t Life Strange” and “Im just a singer in a rock n roll band”and there are excellent songs too from Pinder and Thomas.
Of the “new” songs,the extended version of “Isn’t Life Strange” has a stunning musical bridge that brings a tear to the eye;the instrumental versions of “You and Me” and “Lost in a Lost world” demonstrate the bands fabulous musicianship;and,best of all,Justin Haywards “Island” is a tantalizing glimpse of their aborted 8th album of early 1973.A glorious track in Haywards finest traditions,this song features Pinders soaring keyboards and the knock out Hayward vocals all Moddies fans adore.
Tracks:
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 ‘n’ Roll Band)
Bonus tracks:
9. Isn’t Life Strange (Original Version)
10. You And Me (Beckthorns Backing Track)
11. Lost In A Lost World (Instrumental Demo)
12. Island
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