This Moody Blues album is somewhat typical of the group, but in many ways seems less effective than some of the other releases in the group’s catalog. There is one real winner in the form of the radio favorite “The Story in Your Eyes.” All in all, though, this is a disc that falls into the category of “get this one after the rest.” In other words, it’s worth having, but the majority of the other Moodies albums are more compelling.

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This has effects and some voices here and there. It serves as an introduction to the festivities, in keeping with the title. It’s a bit weird, but also cool. They pull it out to some Eastern music at one point and then work to more baroque stylings.