What Are You Listening To?

[Tiggi]

A loose concept album based on reflections on the passing of different parts of the day.

Whilst other UK psychedelicists were getting into Mellotrons to create an orchestral sound, The Moodies used one and then went one step further with this fully orchestrated 1967 record featuring the London Festival Orchestra.

Just because you can use an orchestra doesn't necessarily mean you should - Concerto For Group & Orchestra ?? - but this album pulls it off. Just.

Also features the sort of lyrics that make me wince when they appear on Dave Gilmour material. They get away with it because this was 1967, and a bit of naivety wasn't uncommon back then.

Despite these misgivings, this is a good album and is pretty endearing. Contains Nights in White Satin, which is brilliant.

Allmusic 4+/5 stars.