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Decca Music Group Ltd. 2006. With bonus tracks. Hybrid SACD

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5.5 x 0.25 inches; 2.67 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Decca Music / Threshold Records
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2007
Label ‏ : ‎ Decca Music / Threshold Records
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000EHQ57Q
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Merry H.

Vintage vinyl

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 13, 2022

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Both albums I received were in pristine condition and play like new. Will definitely order from this seller again

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Kevin Martinell KevyGuy

Don't Question This Classic Collection! :)

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 2, 2007

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To start off, what a topnotch remastering job on this splendid release! :)

Here is where my favorite mix of "Question" can be found (I prefer this mix over the mixes featured on the "This Is The Moody Blues" and "Voices In The Sky" collections, because I was first introduced to the album mix). The loud and energetic introduction, with the crashing drums, mellotrons, and chanting vocal, really gets me psyched, whenever I hear it! Good for the 1996 compilation, "The Best Of The Moody Blues" (And 1998's "Moody Blues Anthology") featuring the album mix of this Justin Hayward hit, I might add. :)

"How Is It (We Are Here)" features outstanding mellotrons, making me think back to the mellotron-driven sound of "To Our Children's Children's Children" ... This Mike Pinder track sounds more like a track from "Children's," more than any other on "A Question Of Balance." The instrumental break is out of this world, featuring the electric guitar (sounding like a prelude to the "bee buzz" electric guitar heard on "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour" and onward) blending in with the mellotrons, as well as the super-cool high "squeaking" synthesizer effects, giving the song an otherworldly sound.

"And The Tide Rushes In" makes for a calm and beautiful tune, and the instrumentation creates the setting of a tranquil seashore with waves "rushing in," in the distance. :)

"Don't You Feel Small" sounds a bit on the eerie side, with the whispered voice accompanying the singing (You can hear the same style of vocal overdubbing on The Doors' hit, "Riders On The Storm"). Ray Thomas plays the flute in a similar fashion to the solo heard in the middle of "Legend of A Mind," from "In Search Of The Lost Chord," and it sounds superb! You can also hear some deep haunting sounds from the mellotrons, near the end of the song, reminiscent of the mellotrons heard on the "Children's" track, "Eternity Road." This is an unusual but cool sounding Moody Blues' track. :)

The percussion sounds excellent on John Lodge's "Tortoise and the Hare," and so do the rockin' double-tracked lead guitars, during the instrumental break ... Also, notice that John Lodge's voice is double-tracked (And also separated, slightly, from one another, in the stereo field, as heard through headphones), as he sings in two octaves during the "While you were sleeping" parts of the song.

"It's Up To You" reminds me of "Lovely To See You," from "On The Threshold Of A Dream," only slightly more mellow. The double-tracked electric guitars sound wonderful, once again, and I like the "wave-like" effects from the drums during the "If they knew that we have got nothing to lose" parts of the song. :)

"Minstrel's Song," much like "Every Good Boy's" track "Nice To Be Here," is an upbeat, cheerful tune, and the flutes and percussion really stand out, on this track. Justin Hayward's brief solo, "Listen to the One ... Who sings of love," near the end of the song, is sung with perfection, and right on the beat!

"Dawning Is The Day" reminds me of "Tuesday Afternoon," from "Days Of Future Passed," when listening to the combination of the flute, mellotron, and piano. Notice how, near the end of the song, the Moodies chant, "Listen, we think we have found you," repeatedly, but right before the song fades into "Melancholy Man," the lyrics switch over to "Listen, we think we can see you" ... How sneaky! :)

Similar to the "Caught Live +5" track, "What Am I Doing Here?," "Melancholy Man" makes for a beautifully dramatic dark Moody Blues' composition ... Just like "How Is It (We Are Here)," loads of interesting sounds and keyboard elements are featured on this particular Pinder tune. The combination of the wind (or "whirlwind") effects and the intense synthesizer sound, in the middle of the song, puts the "icing on the cake," when it comes to following through with the theme of the song! Nice job with the backing vocals on the choruses, mainly from Justin and Ray.

"The Balance" made for the perfect poetic finale to the album ... The chorus is catchy and the instrumentation is arranged beautifully. Also, the individual band members' voices are heard, near the end of the song, as they take turns singing lines like, "Do you realize?," "Yeah, yeah...," and "Just open your heart." Also, is that John singing in falsetto behind Mike's narration? :)

In conclusion, ask no "questions" about adding this classic Moody Blues release to your audio library! Thanks for reading! God Bless... :)

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Rodeo

A truly classic album. Outstanding fidelity.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 10, 2022

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I bought this album on 8 track tape when it was first released. Since the advent of high-fidelity audio, I have been looking for this album in a high-def format. I finally found it as a Super Audio CD. The fidelity of the SACD and the quality remastering makes this a gem. The artistry and attention to detail is excellent. Truly satisfying in a way that the conventional CD version is not.

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Kevin Martinell KevyGuy

"Don't Question This Classic Collection," Deluxe Edition! :)

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 2, 2007

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*The following comments are in regard to the bonus tracks on this release. To read my opinions on the original content of this album, check out my review under:

"A Question of Balance" by The Moody Blues (Audio CD - 1997) - Original recording remastered

Here is what I enjoyed about each of these outstanding bonus offerings...

"Mike's Number One:"

An upbeat and beautiful spiritual sounding Mike Pinder tune ... Based on the lyrics, this song could have been titled, "A Happening," "Do You Know?," or "See The Glory." The track definitely has that "A Question Of Balance" sound to it, but it also would have made a fine addition to Mike's 1976 solo release, "The Promise," or could have made a possible bonus track for that CD release. :)

"Question" (alternate version):

This mix is like an extended version of the single mix of the song ... The sound quality is outstanding on this mix, especially on the louder elements of the song. The track also comes to a full ending with somewhat of a Spanish-flavored guitar style, at the very end. :)

"Minstrel's Song" (original mix):

This is probably the least interesting of the bonus cuts, because the song fades in, on this occasion, with very faint vocals heard in the intro. The song also fades out in the exact same spot as the album mix, because while the final version fades into "Dawning Is The Day," we can still hear The Moodies chanting "Around, around," one last time, very faintly, at the beginning of "D.I.T.D." The only positive side to this mix is that it is not cross-faded with the tracks that surround the song, on the final version.

"It's Up To You" (original mix):

Much like the single and "Best Of" (Ex: "The Best Of The Moody Blues," "Gold") mixes of "The Story In Your Eyes," from "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour," this version of "It's Up To You" is similar to the original album version, but the instrumentation near the end of the track is carried on a little bit further, before the fadeout ... It's good "ear candy" which listeners haven't heard before. :)

"Don't You Feel Small" (original mix):

This version has an extended beginning AND ending to it! The instrumental lead-in, at the beginning, is awesome, and sounds similar to the instrumental fadeout, near the end of the song ... Nice job on the guitars, mellotrons, and percussion, all at the same time! :)

"Dawning Is The Day" (full original mix):

Same format as the previous mix (above), and the deleted material sounds just as great! :)

In addition, the CD booklet, that accompanies this release, provides readers with the details on the controversial album cover to this LP (rear sleeve) ... Check out this release to get the full story (Page 13). Fans who own both this CD release and the 1997 CD remaster will notice that this version features the artwork that was changed while the 1997 version features the original artwork.

Just like the 1997 CD remaster of "A Question of Balance," this Deluxe Edition also featured a topnotch remastering job! I would recommend this release to any Moody Blues fan or collector. Thanks for reading! God Bless... :)

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L. LaPorte

One of their best

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 11, 2022

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Bought this to add to my collection, a favorite since it first came out…timeless

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Mrs Vicki G.F. Ford

Blast from the past!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 6, 2019

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I had the original LP which was lost years ago to divorce. My ex promised to tape all my LP’s, which he never did and I never saw my albums again! It was like walking down Memory Lane. The songs are still as vibrant and uplifting as I remember back then. I shall have to buy the rest as I only had a Moody Blues Greatest Hits as a reminder.

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Ken Parker

Moody Blues At Their Best

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 21, 2019

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One of their best albums, all remastered and sounding fantastic and full of extra's and a wonderful booklet to tell you all about the making of the album. Question is one of my favourite songs of all time...brilliant

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Cazz Murphy

My dad was impressed

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 14, 2021

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Review on behalf of my dad..

When I listened to the remastered CD, my first thing I noticed was all the instruments played as one, creating a very smooth sound. I was impressed

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Wolfwoman

Good old CD

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 29, 2019

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I hadn't heard this album in decades and it's amazing how I can remember all the words and still sing along. I'm not a Moody Blues fan but this album is really good, in my opinion. Shame it doesn't include 'nights in white satin'.

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alandouglas

Great old album ;

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 29, 2021

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Was checking through my old LPS and realised i didnt have the cd! Cant stop playing this superb moodies album / rolled back the years lol

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