The Moody Blues: Every Album, Every Song (On Track)

I have thoroughly enjoyed going through this book on my long-time favourite group. I am a fan, but I would not call myself an expert - however, I think I have identified a few omissions, so I am not entirely convinced that "every song" is an accurate description. I shall contact the publishers with my thoughts/queries!

Apart from the Hollies, I can't think of another major band of note about which so few books have been written. This book is therefore very welcome. The format is straight forward; every song the Moodies ever released is discussed in the context of the album from which it belongs, or the contemporary recording session that spawned it if it was a non album track like Simple Game for instance.There is a brief commentary on each track, in sufficient detail to give the reader a flavour of the song, but not in the obsessive level of detail that is seen by the books in the "All the Songs" series.The audience for a book like this is going to be modest. Long term fans of a certain age are it's target, and many of us already have a good knowledge of the bands work, but that doesn't detract. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading again about the albums and being enthused to listen to them afresh.If you are a fan of the group, or have an interest in classic rock, then you will surely enjoy reading this and maybe like me you will give their old records a spin.

Bought this book for my husband as a birthday present as he has been a huge fan since being a teenager. He has been completely absorbed in the book and has learnt so much when he thought he knew everything there was to know about them already. A nice touch to the book is the option to write to the publisher if you want any messages passed on, which my husband has done so will wait and see if he ever gets a response. A great read though.

As a Moody Blues fan I decided that I would like to know more about their recordings.This book does just that -- informs the reader every step of the way about each & every song including notes about the composer and to the finest detail of what instruments were played on which track.Only one (slight) disappointment it only covers Moody Blues Albums and does not include their solo albums (with the exception of Blue Jays.)It's well written and very informative -- I can recommend it.

The book covers many of the facts about the songs. Any fan who enjoys the albums but doesn't know a lot about their background will get a lot from it. What is lacking is insight. A song can have a great deal of meaning, both in the context of the album and in its own right, but you won't find a lot of that here. Moodies fans probably ought to have this book but there is more to be learned from the (hugely flawed) Alan's Album Archive Guide.So, buy both, and spend some time thinking about these remarkable records as well as grooving to their charms.

If you are a Moody Blues fan and like to learn the nitty gritty about their songs this book is for you. I find it interesting and it is giving me information that I did not already know.

Fantastic book of knowledge about every single song and its reasons, all the lyrics, I bought it for my wife who is a Moody blues fan and even I read it. Great book great gift.

This comprehensive book is essential for any Moodies fan. Every single track they have ever recorded, reviewed with passion, by an obvious lifetime fan. A great read for anyone who still loves this remarkable band.