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".[4] 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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| AllMusic |   [2] |
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.[5]
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[6] |
Singles — Billboard (United States)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. 29 August 1988.
- The Moody Blues (10 June 2021). The Moody Blues - Sur La Mer - Fact Video. One Live Media. Retrieved 26 March 2022 – via YouTube.
- "R.I.P. Ray Thomas, founding member of The Moody Blues dies at 76". 8 January 2018.
- "The Moody Blues Chart History". Billboard.
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