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Octave is the ninth studio album by the English rock band The Moody Blues. It was released on June 9, 1978. The album marked a significant change for the band as it was their first without founding member and keyboardist Mike Pinder, who had left the group.
"Octave" features a more streamlined and commercial sound compared to some of their earlier progressive rock works. It includes tracks like "Steppin' in a Slide Zone" and "Driftwood," which showcase a shift towards a more pop-oriented style. While the album received mixed reviews from critics, it performed reasonably well commercially.
In terms of Billboard performance, "Octave" reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting its success in the United States. Despite the changes in the band's lineup and musical direction, the album managed to resonate with fans and maintain The Moody Blues' presence on the charts.
In November 2008, the album was remastered and released on CD, with five previously unreleased, live, bonus tracks.
Tracklist
| A1 | Steppin' In A Slide Zone | 5:28 | |
| A2 | Under Moonshine | 5:00 | |
| A3 | Had To Fall In Love | 3:38 | |
| A4 | I'll Be Level With You | 3:47 | |
| A5 | Driftwood | 5:02 | |
| B1 | Top Rank Suite | 3:40 | |
| B2 | I'm Your Man | 4:20 | |
| B3 | Survival | 4:09 | |
| B4 | One Step Into The Light | 4:28 | |
| B5 | The Day We Meet Again | 6:18 |