Sur la Mer


Sur la Mer is the thirteenth album by the Moody Blues. It was released in 1988. 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 incorporate more rock and acoustic influences than its predecessor.
One other single was issued from the album in the U.S. "No More Lies" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 but did reach number 15 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. "Here Comes the Weekend" was released as a single in Australia only but reached number 50 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in the U.S.
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.

Writing

Guitarist Justin Hayward remembers writing "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" and working on the song with producer Tony Visconti: He continues:

Album cover

's 1955 painting Le Fort d'Antibes serves as the album's cover artwork.

Reception

Justin Hayward remembers the album's positive commercial reception and the group's second wave of success in the 1980s fondly. He explains, "It was such a wonderful time in our career. We had a hit record and we were on MTV and all of that stuff. It was the second time around for our career. It was particularly nice because I wasn't quite as stoned as I was the first time. I could really appreciate it. I was forty years old and it was fantastic to have a record in the singles charts again."

Track listing

Side one

  1. "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" – 6:37
  2. "Want to Be with You" – 4:48
  3. "River of Endless Love" – 4:45
  4. "No More Lies" – 5:13
  5. "Here Comes the Weekend" – 4:13

    Side Two

  6. "Vintage Wine" – 3:38
  7. "Breaking Point" – 4:56
  8. "Miracle" – 4:56
  9. "Love Is on the Run" – 5:00
  10. "Deep" – 6:50

    Personnel

Musicians
  • 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

Certifications