Seventh Sojourn Songs Ranked

Seventh Sojourn is the eighth album by the Moody Blues, released in 1972. Although the album’s lyrics address political concerns, in the 1990 documentary The Moody Blues: Legend of a Band, bassist John Lodge described “I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)” as a response to fans who mistakenly read guru-like wisdom into the Moodies’ lyrics. Instrumentally, singer/keyboardist Mike Pinder, in addition to the Mellotron used on previous Moody Blues albums, used a similar keyboard device called the Chamberlin. Seventh Sojourn reached #5 in the United Kingdom, and became the band’s first American chart-topper, spending five weeks at #1 to close out 1972. Here are all of Seventh Sojourn songs ranked.

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8. Lost in a Lost World

“The cautionary and uneasy song Lost in a Lost World opens the album well and is actually kind of one of the most different songs on the record. I guess you could say that the bookend tracks on Seventh Sojourn are some of the most diverse songs here. The middle section is mostly pop/ballad brightness.”

7. You and Me

“You and Me begins the second half of the record and is a nice song. The next couple songs sound a bit like the Moodies older songs (at least to me).”

6. The Land of Make-Believe

“I haved always liked the early music of the Moody Blues. For me it represents a unique time during my youth. There were so many social and political changes going on at that time and the music reflects those changes. It was a great time.”

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5. New Horizons

“Justin Hayward’s ‘New Horizons’, partially inspired by his late father, is a stunning song in every way. Both the arrangement and the music are wonderful, with the strings and Justin’s guitar sounding almost mournful at times. Hayward’s voice has such a sad and deep note to it as well and he uses it masterfully.”

4. For My Lady

“Ray Thomas’ ‘For My Lady’, written for the woman he was then married to, is this man at his awesome best. His rich baritone voice, with all its layered nuances has never sounded better, and it soared on the higher registers. The music and lyrics, which are both outstanding, complement each other so well.”

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3. When You’re a Free Man

“When You’re A Free Man” is an equally fine Mike Pinder song, and there is a sense of hope in the lyrics … I love the one line that states: “You know that love lasts … For Eternity… Let’s be God’s Children … And live in Perfect Peace”

2. I’m Just a Singer 

“I’m Just A Singer In A Rock n’ Roll Band” sets the pace and fashion for the album, revealing a more personal physical presence for the band. Gone was the attitude of The Moody’s standing apart, nearly faceless, delivering sonic voyages, as for some reason here, they seemed to feel the need to bring in the actuality of their beings.”

1. Isn’t Life Strange

Isn’t Life Strange is my favorite track on the record (and honestly one of the Moodies best songs!). I love the chorus how pained yet hopeful it sounds. This song is absolutely brilliant and I enjoy how subtle the verses are. Hearing the verses for the first time, you are not expecting the song to explode with guitars and vocals when the chorus first plays out. I adore this song and really like the lyrics. This is pop perfection to be honest.”