album · May 15, 1981
Long Distance Voyager
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prog rockclassic rock
The Moody Blues' 1981 album "Long Distance Voyager" marked a shift towards a more contemporary, synth-driven sound, yielding their first Top 10 hit in over a decade.
- The album reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US.
- "The Voice" was the album's lead single and became their highest-charting song since "Nights in White Satin".
- The album was produced by Pip Williams, who had previously worked with Graham Bonnet and U.K. SUBS.
The Moody Blues are a British rock band formed in Birmingham in 1964, best known for their synthesizedo-orchestral rock sound and concept albums. In 1981, they were transitioning through lineup changes and exploring a more electronic sound, which would continue into the decade.
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