1. The Magnificent Moodies (1965) – later named Go Now. Originally an R&B outfit, Denny Laine’s vocals helped propel the single ‘Go Now’ to its number one spot which was what led to the album’s release in the first place.
   
2. Days of Future Passed (1967) – first rock/classical album also recorded in ‘Deramic Stereo’ by Decca. I have a beautiful copy – quality stuff!
   
3. In Search of the Lost Chord (1968) – largely inspired by LSD and its proponent, Timothy Leary. The mellotron shows up here, played by Mike Pinder who’d worked in a mellotron factory and knew how to make ‘em work the way he wanted.
   
4. On the Threshold of a Dream (1969) – Graeme Edge’s poetry continues to feature on this one along with a couple of Pinder penned tracks that are sublime. My favourite.
   
5. To Our Children's Children's Children (1969) – a concept album inspired by the moon landing – or what was purportedly the moon landing! Lush, whimsical, and again, heavily laden with the mellotron.
   
6. A Question of Balance (1970) – songs composed deliberately so that they could be played and recorded live, something they’d not achieved very well before, due to complex arrangements
   
7. Every Good Boy Deserves Favour (1971) – by the time this album came into being the band members had settled into their individual roles – “Pinder the impassioned mystic, Lodge the rocker, Edge the poet, Thomas the playful mystic, and Hayward the romantic…” – courtesy of Allmusic.
   
8. Seventh Sojourn (1972) – at this time of this release there was a resurgence of interest in Days of Future Passed due to the USA charting of ‘Nights in White Satin’, and the Moodies found themselves in competition with themselves!
   
9. Octave (1978) – the last album with Mike Pinder in the line-up, recorded after a six year hiatus.
   
10. Long Distance Voyager (1981) – the first album featuring Patrick Moraz, who had previously worked with Refugee and Yes. A return to previous form (as stated by CRAZY-HORSE).
    
11. The Present (1983) – three minor hits on this one and one of the first CD’s to be manufactured worldwide (apparently!).
    
12. The Other Side of Life (1986) – contains the hit ‘Your Wildest Dreams’ and is a departure from symphonic, to a synth pop style.
    
13. Sur la Mer (1988) – home to another big hit ‘I Know You’re Out There Somewhere’ the release of which boosted concert attendance quite substantially.
    
14. Keys of the Kingdom (1991) – saw the departure of Patrick Moraz and a return to a more rock oriented sound and instrumentation
    
15. Strange Times (1999) – a pre-millenium studio album which seems quite reflective of that milestone, and the last with Ray Thomas, longstanding flautist and vocalist.
    
16. December (2003) – the first album since their debut with songs not written by the Moodies, a Christmas affair.
    

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