Moody Blues – Sur La Mer

This is easily the best album the Moodies unleashed in the ’80s, and is the closest they’d been to their signature sound in many years. Still under the influence of keyboardist Patrick Moraz, the Moodies sported a very electronic sound, but their trademark harmonies and the songwriting of Justin Hayward and John Lodge keep the songs identifiably Moody (or is that Blue?). Most people remember the song “I Know You’re Out There Somewhere” from this album, though it’s packed with good music, my favorites being “No More Lies”, “Want To Be With You” and “Vintage Wine”. There are no bad songs on this album. If you like The Other Side of Life, you’ll love Sur la Mer.

1. I Know You’re Out There Somewhere (6:37)
2. Want To Be With You (4:48)
3. River of Endless Love (4:45)
4. No More Lies (5:13)
5. Here Comes The Weekend (4:13)
6. Vintage Wine (3:38)
7. Breaking Point (4:56)
8. Miracle (4:56)
9. Love Is On The Run (5:00)
10. Deep (6:50)

Released by: Threshold
Release date: 1988
Total running time: 50:56