Justin Hayward / John Lodge
Blue Jays
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1975 US Gatefold Original Waddell Pressing, With Insert. Corner Bump/Crease. “The Most Romantic Album To Come Out Of The Moody Blues' Orbit, And The Biggest Success Of Their Five-Year Hiatus. Hayward Has The More Distinctive Body Of Songs, But Their Strength As A Unit Lies In Their Vocal Pairing, Which Is As Strong Here As It Ever Was With The Group. The Pair Play The Guitars And Basses, Backed By A Group That Includes Members Of The Threshold-Signed Band Providence. Hayward Wrote Or Co-Wrote Seven Of The Original Album's Ten Songs, And Most Of It Is Fairly Impressive As Soft Romantic Rock, Although "Nights Winters Years" Is A Little Bit Too Melodramatic. Lodge Has One Of The Better Rockers To Come Out Of The Group's Orbit, However, In "Saved By The Music," Which Is Also A Surprisingly Spiritual Song. The Production By Tony Clarke Echoes The Best Moody Blues Sound.” AMG - Bruce Eder