This Morning/Remember Me (My Friend)/My Brother/You/Nights Winters Years/Saved By The Music/I Dreamed Last Night/Who Are You Now/Maybe/When You Wake Up
During the six year gap between Moody Blues album releases the individual members each released their own solo albums. The most commercially successful of these was the excellent Blue Jays. (US:16 UK:4)
“A very relaxing album. I Dreamed Last Night, is a highlight but there are several other tracks which just make the complete listening experience a marvellous whole. Put this on, kick back and just drift away to the soft, golden tones.”
“The overall effect is close enough to the duo's Moodies compositions that the album will appeal to listeners of that band. Indeed, it's a sufficiently good companion to their Moody Blues work that few fans would want to be without it, but it's definitely its own entity at the same time.”
“Many of these tracks would have been great with the Moody Blues. Despite the use of some well-done orchestration, I'd love to hear that signature mellotron of Mike Pinder unfolding its graceful space-velvet all over this album.”
“It may lack the key components of the Moodies albums (flute, mellotron, etc.) but this would be the first, last and only time the Hayward/Lodge team sounded so rich, earthy and warm.”
“My favourite aspect of the Moody Blues music has been Justin Hayward's guitar playing. And here, it's available like never before. You probably have to have at least a passing interest in The Moody Blues to totally appreciate this album, but if you do, it's worth the trip.”
“The depth and beauty of this music only grows stronger. For those who like the hard-rockin' side of the Moody Blues, Blue Jays will be a bit of a change. For those who love Justin Hayward's profound ballads and John Lodge's airy harmonies, this disc is like finding buried treasure.”
“Blue Jays is a soaring, magical piece of work. It touches my spirit in a way that few albums have. There is a bold, rich over-the-top mysticism and emotionalism in their music that rises far above mere words.”
“The album is an epic from beginning to end. It's like watching a movie in your mind.”
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