Track 9 of 10.
The fourth and final album from The Move, Message From The Country is widely regarded as the band's best LP. It was released in October of 1971, while the band was making the transition into the Electric Light Orchestra.
At this point, only three members of The Move remained, they are Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan. Roy Wood takes credit for the cover art yet again.
This is my favourite album by The Move. The title track is my favourite song, with The Words of Aaron coming in at a close second. Do enjoy this lovely album!
Don't Mess Me Up - The Move [Birmingham, England] - 1971 - "Straight out of the late '50s Rock & Roll WITH an Elvis Presley sensibility. This song isn't representative of what's on the CD, BUT I have a soft spot for malt shop/drive-ins memories." - Message From The Country (Toshiba EMI Japan)-2007.
NOTE: And 35 years on and counting, it's still essential listening for fans of either the Move or ELO, as well as Roy Wood.
mikekadas 9 months ago