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Although the Moodies had by now defined a somewhat psychedelic style and helped to define the progressive rock ( then also known as ' art rock ') sound, the group decided to record an album that could be played in concert, losing some of their full-blown sound for A Question of Balance ( 1970 ).

This album, reaching No. 3 in the American charts and No. 1 in the British charts, was indicative of the band's growing success in America.

Hayward's " Question " ( in a differing version ) was issued as a single hitting No. 2 in the UK ( only kept from top spot by The England World Cup football team's novelty record " Back Home ").

Justin Hayward began an artful exploration of guitar tone through the use of numerous effects pedals and fuzz-boxes, and developed for himself a very melodic buzzing guitar-solo sound.

The Moody Blues had by now become a bill-topping act in their own right, they appeared twice at the famous " Isle of Wight Festivals " ( A DVD of their 1970 performance has now been released ).

Pinder's " Melancholy Man " ( a No. 1 single in France ) stood out besides Hayward's " Question " on the 1970 album.