Album: Message From the Country by The Move (1971)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Philosophical
Format: Album

Description: "Message from the Country" is the fourth and last album by The Move, as well as its only album for EMI's Harvest label. This album has long had the reputation as The Move's best album, although it was recorded while the band was changing itself into the Electric Light Orchestra.
In 2010, Rhapsody called it one of the best "longhaired" power-pop albums of the 1970s

Artist Background: The Move, from Birmingham, England, were one of the leading British rock bands of the 1960s. They scored nine Top 20 UK singles in five years, but were among the most popular British bands not to find any success in the United States. Although bassist-vocalist Chris "Ace" Kefford was the original leader, for most of their career The Move was led by guitarist, singer and songwriter Roy Wood. He composed all the group's UK singles and, from 1968, also sang lead vocals on many songs, although Ca... Part of the Birmingham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Birmingham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Psychedelic Rock, Rock/Pop, Philosophical, 1970s, Album

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"Message from the Country" is the fourth and last album by The Move, as well as its only album for EMI's Harvest label. This album has long had the reputation as The Move's best album, although it was recorded while the band was changing itself into the Electric Light Orchestra.
In 2010, Rhapsody called it one of the best "longhaired" power-pop albums of the 1970s

Message From the Country

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