Sur la Mer
Sur la Mer is the thirteenth album by The Moody Blues. It was released in 1988.[3] It features the hit single "I Know You're Out There Somewhere", a sequel to their 1986 hit "Your Wildest Dreams". Much of the music on the album would fit in the "synthpop" genre, though it does bear more rock and acoustic influences than its predecessor.
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| Released | 6 June 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 12 October 1987 – April 1988 at Good Earth Studios, Soho, London | |||
| Genre | Pop rock, synthpop | |||
| Length | 50:56 | |||
| Label | Polydor[1] | |||
| Producer | Tony Visconti | |||
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Flautist and vocalist Ray Thomas did not appear on the album, although he remained a member of the band at the time during which it was recorded.[4]
Original track listing
Side One
- "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" (Justin Hayward) – 6:37
- "Want to Be with You" (Hayward, John Lodge) – 4:48
- "River of Endless Love" (Hayward, Lodge) – 4:45
- "No More Lies" (Hayward) – 5:13
- "Here Comes the Weekend" (Lodge) – 4:13
Side Two
- "Vintage Wine" (Hayward) – 3:38
- "Breaking Point" (Hayward, Lodge) – 4:56
- "Miracle" (Hayward, Lodge) – 4:56
- "Love Is on the Run" (Lodge) – 5:00
- "Deep" (Hayward) – 6:50
Personnel
- Justin Hayward – vocals, guitars, keyboards, drum sequencing
- John Lodge – vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, drum sequencing
- Graeme Edge – drums, percussion
- Patrick Moraz – keyboards, synthesizers, arrangements
Production
- Produced by Tony Visconti
- Engineered & Mixed By Tony Visconti, Paul Cartledge & Sam Smith
Chart positions
Album — Billboard (United States)
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Billboard 200 | 38[5] |
Singles — Billboard (United States)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1988 | "Here Comes the Weekend" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 50 |
| 1988 | "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" | Adult Contemporary | 9 |
| 1988 | "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 2 |
| 1988 | "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" | Billboard Hot 100 | 30 |
| 1988 | "No More Lies" | Adult Contemporary | 15 |
References
- Writer, DEBORAH WILKER, Staff. "MOODY BLUES SURREAL, TRENDY". Sun-Sentinel.com.
- Sur la Mer at AllMusic
- "POP MUSIC REVIEW : Moody Blues Keep on Going . . . and Going . . . and Going". Los Angeles Times. August 29, 1988.
- "R.I.P. Ray Thomas, founding member of The Moody Blues dies at 76". January 8, 2018.
- "The Moody Blues Chart History". Billboard.
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