MINT SHRINK "THE PRESENT" MOODY BLUES DREAMY ATMOSPHERIC PROG Inc MELLOTRON
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ORIGINAL PRESSING IN CELLOPHANE
INCLUDES RARE SONGS STICKER!
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THE MOODY BLUES
"THE PRESENT"
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USA - THRESHOLD 1-2902
STILL IN FACTORY SHRINK WRAP
STUNNING MINT CONDITION - EVERYWHERE!
CONTAINS THE VERY RARE SONG HITS STICKER
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ORIGINAL thick gatefold cover adorned with the dreamy artwork as their other classic albums ...released in 1983
Includes original blue inner sleeve
The Present is an overlooked and underrated album. In some ways also harks back to earlier Moodies albums and Hayward & Lodge's Blue Jays album. The Present was the last really good Moodies studio album until 1999's Strange Times. For the later '80s albums the record company pushed Ray Thomas out of the spotlight, apparently deciding he wouldn't appeal to the MTV crowd. It's never good when pursuit of profits overrules art.
Vocally, the MOODY BLUES are in fine form, even if some of their styles seem atypical of them. Still, there are instances of the old, beautiful harmonies. Also, "Blue World" has the type of JUSTIN HAYWARD singing found on the excellent "English Sunset", one of the few superb tracks from Strange Times. RAY THOMAS in particular is in fine form, and participates on three of ten tracks (writing two, singing on GRAEME EDGE's contribution), and the short track "I Am" is particularly stunning--something we could play over and over and never get sick of. His magnificent, Broadwayesque vocals are amazing, even if much louder than usual.
As on the Classic Seven albums, some of the songs flow directly into each other, creating the true MOODY BLUES sonic experience. Some of the titles even indicate it. The two most notable sets are JOHN LODGE's "Hole in the World"/"Under My Feet" (even musically unified), and RAY THOMAS' "I Am"/"Sorry". In terms of guitar, this actually seems to be one of HAYWARD's best efforts. Overall, although the album doesn't make the smoothest transition to the 21st century, it is still a solid effort that should be in every MOODY BLUES fan's collection.
Blue World (5:16)
Meet Me Halfway (4:09)
Sitting At The Wheel (5:35)
Going Nowhere (5:27)
Hole In The World (1:55)
Under My Feet (4:48)
It's Cold Outside Your Heart (4:23)
Running Water (3:20)
I Am (1:41)
Sorry (4:56)
CONDITION: The cover: Rated: M- TOP COPY, flat & square with 4 sharp corners! There are no seam splits, no faded colors, no bends, no writing ... vivid colors remain after 35+ years ago
The vinyl: Rated: M- Top Copy! Overall full of bright shine and overall played very enjoyable here with total MINT audio. Both Threshold labels are in solid shape, no writing or dirt/soil
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people..
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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