The year 1978 was a comeback of sorts for The Moody Blues. After releasing a string of seven solid and well-regarded albums during the late 1960s and early 1970s, the band members decided to part ways in 1974 to concentrate on their own solo projects. Three years later, the group agreed to reform for the recording of Octave, which was recorded in early 1978 and released in the summer of that year.
“Steppin’ in a Slide Zone” was the first single released from the album. Written by John Lodge, the track was recorded in a similar symphonic/progressive rock style that had been characteristic of their earlier work, but featured a synthesizer in place of the once-prominent mellotron. The single peaked at #39 in September, and while not as popular as some of their earlier tracks, it rekindled interest in the band and paved the way for even greater success in 1981 with the release of their chart-topping album, Long Distance Voyager.
Listen to a sample of “Steppin’ in a Slide Zone” via this link: http://music.barnesandnoble.com/search/mediaplayer.asp?ean=731453580022&track=11&disc=1. The availability of Octave has varied over the years, but it appears to be currently in print. The track is also included on several of the group’s greatest hits compilations.
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