Zombies

Zombies

Track Listings

1. Daga I

2. Daga II

3. This Is the Time

4. Play the Ace

5. See You in Hell

6. Big Brother

7. Zombies

8. Demon

9. Trail of Terror

10. Face the Slayer

11. Young and Proud

12. Wild Thing

13. Blue Patrol

14. Today's Generation

15. Hell

16. No Escape

17. Murder in the Subway

18. Future Dreams

19. Big Brother [Oi! LP Version]

Zombies,Attack,Captain Oi!,Hard Rock,Heavy Metal,Punk

The Zombies - Greatest Hits
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Blast from the past!

Zombies at their best!

Strangely disappointing

The Zombies Still Make It Happen

Everything you want from the Zombies

The Zombies - Greatest Hits
Zombies , and The Zombies
Manufacturer: Morada Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000083GLT
Release Date: 2003-03-25

Tracks:

She's Not There
I Can't Make Up My Mind
Tell Her No
You Make Me Feel Good
Kind Of Girl
Leave Me Be
Sometimes
Don't Cry For Me
It's Alright With Me
I Don't Want To Know
I Love You
Nothing's Changed
I Remember When I Loved Her
Indication
Just Out Of Reach
What More Can I Do
She Does Everything For Me
Time Of The Season
She's Not There (Single Version)
Time of the Season (Alternate Mix)

Album Description

This Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) recording offers high-resolution sound and is playable on both standard CD players and SACD-compatible devices.

Customer Reviews:

Blast from the past!.......2006-11-10

I was very impressed by both the sound quality and the music. I knew a couple of Zombies songs from a while back, but the sound from LP's and tapes was never good. The sound on this SACD remix is vastly superior. It's not perfect, with still a little hiss, but there is much less distortion than the original mix. Also most of the recordings were apparently done with excellent recorders (for the time) because the high-end frequencies are all there! The sound is nearly transparent, like you're actually there in the studio. Back to the music itself, I discovered several great songs that I didn't expect to find. It's quite a blast from the past, and well worth the money.

Zombies at their best!.......2006-09-23

For several years, I had a CD of Zombies greatest hits and was content to enjoy listening to some great old songs from a very talented group. But someone recently gave me this new CD and I can hardly believe the difference! The quality of each track is amazing, revealing subleties not even hinted at in my old CD or, of course, in the original vinyl recording. The CD has all of the Zombie hits and the best of the rest. It avoids the later acid recordings that never caught on with fans on either side of the Atlantic.

Strangely disappointing.......2006-09-13

This, along with "Reggae in High-Fi" was my first purchase of an Audio Fidelity disc. I was very much looking forward to hearing the Zombies (without question one of the greatest Sixties bands) in the SACD format. I have the fantastic 4-disc "Zombie Heaven" box set (Big Beat Records, UK import) which, though it's Redbook and uses the original mono mixes for most of the material, sounds really, really good, and I thought, "well now, the Zombies in stereo, and in Super Audio! It'll be fantastic, even though I've already got all the songs."

Well, unfortunately I confess to some disappointment. The first thing I thought when opening up the package was how cheesy the artwork was. I mean, SUPER AUDIO CD in big alyoominium-type shiny caps across the top, a fuzzy out-of-focus band photo, and some swirly stuff in the background. It looks like the artwork for a Spinal Tap bootleg. Let's put it on and see how it sounds, that's what matters, I thought, so I did. While it is nice to hear these songs in stereo, the mixes seem a bit off (the drums sound muffled to my ears, and the guitars a little tinny) compared to a couple of other Zombies discs I've got (OK, besides the ZH box I've got "The Zombies Collection" from Castle which is in stereo) and the vocals seem to suffer from some sort of compression, EQ, I don't know what. But they're rather flat (as in lifeless) sounding somehow compared to the ZH box. In fact after another couple of listens there's not much doubt in my mind that the ZH box set is much superior to this Audio Fidelity release, sound-wise. Which is somewhat surprising, given that ZH is "only" Redbook audio. (For that matter, it's vastly superior packaging-wise as well.)

Just goes to show that just because it's SACD doesn't mean it's going to blow your mind with it's sonic quality. And all the raves I've read about the genius of audiophile remastering engineer Steve Hoffman now seem somewhat suspect. So I guess the cheese-flavoured amateur-style artwork suits the product within perfectly, after all. Put the cash you were thinking of spending on Audio Fidelity's "Greatest Hits" toward a copy of the Big Beat "Zombie Heaven" box instead (if you can find it). Sorry Steve.

The Zombies Still Make It Happen.......2005-09-06

I ordered this CD a few days after I saw them Live in Manchester N.H. Aug. 4th 2005. With the lead singer and keyboards being such a huge part of the Zombies sound, we were just amazed to see and hear them perform with Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone leading the band. After having such a great time at the concert, I just had to buy the CD. The CD is all of what you'd want to hear and much more. If you miss hearing the songs on the radio from The Zombies that you grew up with, this CD is the one to have. Well done, a 10, and top of the list of CD's that "take you back in time".

Everything you want from the Zombies.......2005-06-22

The Zombies had many hits and most are on here. If you like British invasion music, this CD is for you. "Time of the Season" is a great love song and "Tell Her No" and "She's Not There" are great as well. A good collection of his from a good band.

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JUST WHAT A REAL ZOMBIES FAN HAS BEEN HOPING FOR
Great Stuff
absolutely essential to your zombies collection

Into the Afterlife
The Zombies
Manufacturer: Big Beat UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2007-07-09

Tracks:

SHE'S NOT THERE - Neil MacArthur
HUNG UPSIDE DOWN - Neil MacArthur
UNHAPPY GIRL - Rod Argent & Chris White
SHE LOVES THE WAY THEY LOVE HER - Rod Argent & Chris White
I KNOW SHE WILL (Orchestral Mix) - The Zombies
MR. GALILEO (Demo) - Rod Argent & Chris White
WITHOUT HER - Neil MacArthur
TWELVE TWENTY NINE - Neil MacArthur
IT NEVER FAILS TO PLEASE ME - Rod Argent & Chris White
I COULD SPEND THE DAY (Demo) - Rod Argent & Chris White
WALKING IN THE SUN (Orchestral Mix) - The Zombies
NEVER MY LOVE - Neil MacArthur
IT'S NOT EASY - Neil MacArthur
TO JULIA (FOR WHEN SHE SMILES) - Rod Argent & Chris White
WORLD OF GLASS - Neil MacArthur
DON'T TRY TO EXPLAIN - Neil MacArthur
MR. GALILEO - Chris White & Argent
IF IT DON'T WORK OUT (Orchestral Mix) - The Zombies
MA NON E'GIUSTO (She's Not There - Italian) - Neil MacArthur
GOING TO A GO GO (Live) - The Zombies

Album Description

Almost a decade in the making, Big Beat UK is very proud to finally announce the release of The Zombies' "Into The Afterlife". A natural sequel to our acclaimed best-selling box set "Zombie Heaven", this compilation is essentially "what they did next". The Zombies split in April 1968 upon the completion of their masterwork "Odessey & Oracle". Songwriters Rod Argent and Chris White busied themselves forming a production company, whilst the other band members, including lead singer Colin Blunstone, depressed by the lack of recognition for "Odessey", retreated back to 'civvy street'.

Throughout 1968 Chris and Rod demo'ed their new material with an embryonic version of what would become the group Argent. The best of these experimental recordings are included on "Into The Afterlife" and as with the Zombies, the songs and performances are better than most other groups' regular releases. Meanwhile, Colin Blunstone had been romanced back into the studio by producer Mike Hurst and, under the nom-de-disque of Neil MacArthur, made three excellent singles including a revamp of 'She's Not There' that hit the UK Top 40 in 1969. All nine sides recorded by Colin in this period are featured and include his fabulous interpretations of Nilsson's 'Without Her', Billy Vera's 'Don't Try To Explain' and the Buffalo Springfield's 'Hung Upside Down', the latter previously unreleased.

As a special bonus, the disc contains special mixes of Zombies material that showcase the orchestral overdubs that were added for their aborted RIP project, plus a rare vintage live cut. Over half of "Into The Afterlife's" contents is unissued, and indeed, ninety percent has never appeared on CD before. Add to that detailed notes that clarifies this murky yet fascinating period in the group's history and this becomes a worthy addition to the perfectly-formed discography of the Zombies.

Album Description

Almost a decade in the making, Big Beat is very proud to finally announce the release of The Zombies' "Into The Afterlife". A natural sequel to our acclaimed best-selling box set "Zombie Heaven", this compilation is essentially "what they did next". The Zombies split in April 1968 upon the completion of their masterwork "Odessey & Oracle". Songwriters Rod Argent and Chris White busied themselves forming a production company, whilst the other band members, including lead singer Colin Blunstone, depressed by the lack of recognition for "Odessey", retreated back to 'civvy street'. Throughout 1968 Chris and Rod demo'ed their new material with an embryonic version of what would become the group Argent. The best of these experimental recordings are included on "Into The Afterlife" and as with the Zombies, the songs and performances are better than most other groups' regular releases. Meanwhile, Colin Blunstone had been romanced back into the studio by producer Mike Hurst and, under the nom-de-disque of Neil MacArthur, made three excellent singles including a revamp of 'She's Not There' that hit the UK Top 40 in 1969. ACE 2007

Customer Reviews:

JUST WHAT A REAL ZOMBIES FAN HAS BEEN HOPING FOR.......2007-07-23

I am a big ZOMBIES fan and bought quite a bit of Colin Blunstone solo stuff over the years as well as Rod's ARGENT albums. Over the years I was only able to get two of Colin's Neil MacArther 45 singles and they were used and beat up by the time I got them. Having these crystal clear tracks is quite a treat. The Rod and Chris demos show just how much quality material was on hand for more Zombies albums had their career not ended so prematurely. This album is for fans of the Zombies who are already familiar with the bulk of their work. If you had never heard any Beatle records before the Anthology collection, the Anthology material would not have turned you into a Beatles fan. Likewise, if you are not a Zombies fan already, this collection is not a good starting point. It is filled with solo material and (great) demos. If you are a fan, this CD is a five star effort.

Great Stuff.......2007-07-19

Demos + Previously released but hard to find singles. Definitely worth purchasing. Stand-out cuts include "If Never My Love," the Vanilla-Fudgey cover of "She's Not There," demo version of "She Loves the Way They Love Her," and a version of Buffalo Springfield's "Hung Upside Down" that bests the original. No mean feat.

None of these tracks are available on the essential Big Beat set, Zombie Heaven.

absolutely essential to your zombies collection.......2007-07-17

After years and years of compilations featuring the same old tracks this cd is the first "must have" for your zombies collection since the box and the 20th anniversary edition of Odyssey. All rare and previously unissued material. Stop wasting time and just buy it!

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What a cool surprise!
FUN CD
Hello to Hellogoodbye!
This CD is awesome!
sugary sweet yum yum.

Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!
Hellogoodbye
Manufacturer: Drive Thru
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GG4XCO
Release Date: 2006-08-08

Tracks:

All Of Your Love
Here (In Your Arms)
All Time Lows
Stuck To You
Homewrecker
Oh, It Is Love
Baby, It's Fact
Figures A and B (Means You And Me)
I Was It On Your Keyboard
Touchdown Turnaround (Don't Give Up On Me)
Two Weeks In Hawaii

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Like that attention-getting title, Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!, this Huntington Beach quartet brings on the musical exclamation points. Following a self-titled EP in 2004, Hellogoodbye debuts with a sugary dose of synth-pop. Then, once you think you've got the foursome figured out, they put Jesse Kurvink's hyperactive keyboard playing aside for mandolin-bedecked ballad "Oh, It Is Love" ("Baby, It's Fact" is another rare mid-tempo tune). The group is rounded out by Marcus Cole (bass), Chris Profeta (drums), and Forrest Kline (vocals, guitar). According to the liner notes, all songs were written by Mr. Kline... and his dog. And those songs include lyrics like "Oh girl it's true; I can never be away from you / It's like you gloss your lips with glue / Oh we kiss and I am stuck to you" ("Stuck to You") and "Present for a presentation presented presently" ("Figures A and B"). In album closer "Two Weeks in Hawaii," he even uses the word "rad." Twice. Okay, so Kline isn't Cole Porter, but his yearning tenor and playful tales of puppy love are a perfect match for Hellogoodbye's pep rally anthems. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Reviews:

What a cool surprise!.......2007-07-17

I heard "Here in your arms" on a random internet radio station and went looking for the band. The track samples sounded really promising and I got the album - it's been a long time since I was actually able to say having an entire CD wasn't a waste of money, but this one was just track after track of stuff I have been enjoying the heck out of.

FUN CD.......2007-06-12

This CD is a combination of really fun and some sweet songs. I'd recommend it! The style of music is unique.

Hello to Hellogoodbye!.......2007-06-09

Hellogoodbye are a synth dance/rock act from the US, despite sounding very British, and "Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!" is their full-length debut CD. It came out in the US last August, but only last month in the UK.

Opening cut "All of our love" (which reminds me a bit of UK group Bloc Party) perfectly captures their sound; a synth driven stomper, with vocodered vocals, digital bleeps and tweets, and ultra catchy hooks. In a similar vein are "Here (in your arms") (US top 20, currently in the UK top 5), and "Touchdown Turnaround (Don't Give Up On Me)".

Deviating from this template are straight ahead electro rockers "All time lows", "Stuck to you", "Homewrecker", the frenetic paced, "Figures A And B (Means You And Me)" with pulsing synths, and the sunny electro pop of "I saw it on your keyboard".

The ballad "Two weeks in Hawaii" wouldn't sound out of place on a My Chemical Romance album, with its gentle-to-raging-chorus style.

My favourite track is the Beatles-esque piano driven "Baby it's a fact", a charming midtempo sing-a-long with lovely harmonies, and lead vocalist Forrest Kline declaring puppy love in a charming innocent-like voice.

The UK edition of the album comes with 3 bonus tracks; live versions of "All of our love" and "Baby it's a fact", and the rocker "Shimmy shimmy quarter turn".

This CD is awesome!.......2007-05-13

I love this CD- from start to finish- highly recommended to all!!

sugary sweet yum yum. .......2007-05-08

i bought this cd because i have way too many dark songs on my regular playlists. ie. morrissey, bauhaus, skinny puppy etc. which are awesome bands that have really stood the test of time with me, but i needed something a bit more upbeat and happy. this cd is perfect for that. happy upbeat catchy tunes with semi cheesy and a little bit sappy songs about love. great cd to get if you need a musical pick me up.

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Under the covers
A breeze from the past.
A Boast for the Bygone
beautiful melodies and uplifting lyrics
Not a lot of new cd's worth buying these days. This one is!!!

Under the Covers, Vol. 1
Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs , Matthew Sweet , and Susanna Hoffs
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Tracks:

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And Your Bird Can Sing (The Beatles)
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (Bob Dylan)
Who Knows Where The Time Goes? (Fairport Convention)
Cinnamon Girl (Neil Young And Crazy Horse)
Alone Again Or (Love)
Warmth Of The Sun (The Beach Boys)
Different Drum (The Stone Poneys, featuring Linda Ronstadt)
The Kids Are Alright (The Who)
Sunday Morning (The Velvet Underground)
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (Neil Young And Crazy Horse)
Care Of Cell #44 (The Zombies)
Monday Monday (The Mamas And The Papas)
She May Call You Up Tonight (The Left Banke)
Run To Me (The Bee Gees)

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Sid (Matthew Sweet, after his character's name in the Austin Powers band Ming Tea) and Susie (Susanna Hoffs, who joined him and Mike Myers in belting out "BBC" on the soundtrack) are in as fine voice as ever on Under the Covers, Vol. 1, a 15-song collection of tunes first made famous by the likes of the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Mamas and the Papas, and the Who. And man, were they born to sing this stuff. Both the Bangles and Sweet discographies are derivative--in the best possible sense--of late-'60s pop-rock, and who didn't love the Merry-Go-Round, Grass Roots, Simon & Garfunkel, and Big Star covers Hoffs and company scattered among their originals? Recorded at Sweet's home studio in the Hollywood Hills, the album opens strong with "I See the Rain," a Marmalade song from 1967 that Jimi Hendrix called the year's best British single but was a hit only in the Netherlands. Maybe Sweet's stinging, ringing fretwork (he plays most of the non-percussion instruments on this disc) and Hoffs's throwback vocals will rectify that, nearly 40 years later. The two proceed to nail the Beatles' "And Your Bird Can Sing," one of the high points on Revolver, and score similarly with Fairport Convention's "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" (Hoffs in full ballad mode), the Stone Poneys' "Different Drum," the Who's "The Kids Are Alright," Love's "Alone Again Or," and a pair of Neil Young numbers, "Cinnamon Girl" and "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere." Some of the selections do miss the mark--Hoffs's smoky-sweet backing vocals seem a little misplaced on Dylan's "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue," and "The Warmth of the Sun" was probably the wrong Beach Boys track for Sweet to attempt (Brian Wilson himself strains at those high notes nowadays). But by and large this is a delightful power-pop excursion. Van Dyke Parks's liner notes, keyboards, and string arrangements make it that much better, as do Sweet collaborator Ric Menck's drums, Ed Fotheringham's illustrations, and Henry Diltz's photographs (Hoffs looks as stunning today as she did when laying down All Over the Place). --Benjamin Lukoff

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Album Description

What do alt-rock/power pop heroes like Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) and Matthew Sweet do on their time off? They get together in Matthew's comfy home studio and record a stunning album of their favorite '60s pop hits and rarities, of course!

The two first worked together in conjunction with Mike Myers as members of the band Ming Tea, appearing in all three Austin Powers movies and soundtracks. Now they've struck out on their own with Under The Covers Vol. 1, a tribute to their favorite '60s acts, including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young,The Who, and cult favorites like The Velvet Underground,The Zombies,The Left Banke, and Love. Leaving the songwriting to others lets Matthew and Susanna focus on singing, and the results are breathtaking. For extra authenticity, they even asked Van Dyke Parks (most famous for his work with the Beach Boys)to play keyboards and write string arrangements. It all adds up to a rock fan's dream come true.

Customer Reviews:

Under the covers.......2007-07-28

I have to admit I am a big fan of The Bangles. Matthew Sweet I was never really a fan of. I came across UNDER THE COVERS VOL. 1 by the pair at my local library earlier this week. I had heard about this cd when it first came out. I decided to check it out to hear Matthew and Susanna's versions of a various mix of popular retro pop songs. Matthew and Susanna are fictional couple named Sid and Susie. I guess the record label wasn't too big on the concept behind the cover album therefore put a kibosh on the famous pair going by their fictional names for this project.

Surprisingly I liked this album, or most of it anyways. There were some songs that I wasn't familiar with but it didn't stop me from enjoying the catchy power pop from Matthew and Susanna. I didn't care much for the duo's cover of "Cinnamon Girl". Their vocals didn't match well with the distorted guitars, plus I never liked the song to begin with. I also didn't care much for their version of The Who's "The Kids are Alright". I don't care for the melodies. My personal favorite song is "Sunday Morning". This song perfectly suits Susanna's vocals.

Despite the few songs I didn't care for, I thought Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs put together a well crafted power pop album. Their vocals harmonized well together but I do prefer it when Susanna is harmonizing with her fellow Bangles. All in all this is a good, fun album.

A breeze from the past........2007-06-23

No, not a blast, just a refreshing breeze. Was any new ground in pop music broken here? Nope. But it's fun and well done all the way through, and some of the great classics of the '60 get tweaked a bit, with great reverence, so that they are both old and new at the same time.

My one criticism is based on my purpose for buying it. I am in desperate need of music that my two young boys can enjoy and that won't drive me stark raving mad with boredom. I was hoping this would fit the bill, but the psychodelic first track "I See The Rain" is about the least accessible of the entire recording and my kids immediately decided they didn't like this CD.

Of course, I can always try again with the CD player on random play mode, but it got me thinking that with a little tweakage here and there this could have been a real breakthrough into the child's music market, since it seems to be a trend to record covers of classics and market them to kids.

Be that as it may, Susanna Hoff's voice is as distinctive as it was in the heyday of the Bangles, and since this CD says "Vol 1" on it I can only hope that there will be additional volumes to follow. I get it, even if my kids don't.

A Boast for the Bygone.......2007-03-18

Apparently, Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs were going to bill themselves as "Sid & Susie." Glad the Shout label has their names on the release, because it made me look twice & eventually get this disc. There really aren't weak tracks on this CD. Cover versions can add to an original or well-known track, simply be a carbon copy or sometimes make you want to go back to the original disc. Two of these tracks have spent a great deal of time in my personal top ten rotation. I think my very favorite, which is a favorite because I kept playing it off the Left Banke record repeatedly back in its day and haven't heard it elsewhere, is "She May Call You Up Tonight." Ian Matthews did record a version of it, but the Left Banke's baroque pop was a unique sound. Sid & Susie give it a hard edge complete with soaring harmonies and jangling guitars, "I've been telling lines I never knew, all to keep that girl away from you." It's a luscious cover, not an obvious choice. Also a wonderful cover is "And Your Bird Can Sing" that pumps energy into what was a minor recording for the Beatles, but gleams with Sweet & Hoffs, "When your prize possessions start to wear you down, look in my direction, I'll be round." "Monday Monday" which will be one of the more familiar tracks is also given an excellent rendition with Hoffs proudly singing the "ba-da, ba-da's" like a boast for the bygone. The track has a stunning energy and is pure delight. I particularly like how the reverb flows into the break before the final chorus resumes. Fairport Convention & Judy Collins are closely identified with the Sandy Denny classic "Who Knows Where the Time Goes." Susan Cowsill recorded a cover of it on her recent "Just Believe It" set that went to the top of my favorite tracks of the year, as did the entire CD. Sid & Susie do a great version here, although I still go back to Collins' crystal Colorado voice and Susan's wonderful reading. I also enjoy their version of the Bee Gees' "Run to Me." The Bee Gees are kind of like the musical equivalent of Woody Allen -- it's hard not to sound like them, much as its hard for other actors not to sound like Woody Allen when doing his dialogue. Their rhythms and sound are so distinctive. This track is a contemplative gem that closes the disc. There are no weak tracks on this set, which makes me hope that a volume two does arrive! Enjoy!

beautiful melodies and uplifting lyrics.......2007-02-15

The Good
A catchy guitar hook and a blending of Hoffs and Sweet's vocals command "I See the Rain" (The Marmalade). On "And Your Bird Can Sing" (The Beatles), Sweet and Hoffs trade harmonic melodies back and forth. Matthew also lays down a great surf-rock guitar solo. The duo expresses their rocking side on Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl." The tempo is slightly faster than the original, but it still has all of the edgy guitar fuzz. With just one note you will instantly recognize the mark of Brian Wilson on "The Warmth of the Sun" (The Beach Boys). This down-tempo number is lead mostly by Matthew's high-pitched vocals. Susana backs him up on the choruses.

Hoffs has such a sweet voice on The Stone Poneys classic "Different Drum." This is definitely one of the songs I think of when I think of that decade. I had no idea it was written by Mike Nesmith (Monkees). Sweet and Hoffs unleash their rocking side again on "The Kids are Alright" (The Who) and "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere" (Neil Young & Crazy Horse). As the duo states in their liner notes, Who doesn't like The Mammas and the Papas? Songs like Monday, Monday were the epitome of the music scene in the sixties.

The Bad
Nothing notable

The Verdict
Not that I lived it, but what I've gathered in my lifetime; this album recreates the sounds of the sixties with beautiful melodies and uplifting lyrics.

Not a lot of new cd's worth buying these days. This one is!!!.......2007-01-29

And all covers- who would have thought? I had long forgotten about the Austin Powers connection but I had to listen to this after a highly critical/skeptical musician friend of mine told me how good it was. Then I met Susanna Hoffs at a Bangles show and was reminded how GREAT her voice is and how HOT she looks- she is like 47 and could put most 21 year old women to shame. Anyway I had better stop talking about that or that will be the whole review. Highlites? Your Bird Can Sing- man Susanna makes this her own- I would say it is the best Beatle cover EVER. Warmth of the Sun- I worship Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys and they did a great job with this one too. Cinnamon Girl- Incredible. The Kids Are Alright- again phenominal. The only one I could have lived without was "Different Drum". I don't buy the hype about Michael Nesmith being a musical genius. I think Hoffs sounds much better than Linda Rondstat but I found it impossible to forget Linda's whining while listening to it. One of the nice things about the album is that it is full of Susanna Hoffs. No jealous bandmates hogging the mic. And Matthew Sweet really compliments her. I have a lot more respect for the guy after hearing his voice and guitar work here.

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Underrated Treasure!
Pure magic
Do you distrust critics like me?
An indispensible Sixties masterpiece
Fresh even now!

Odessey and Oracle
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1. Care Of Cell 44
2. A Rose For Emily
3. Maybe After He's Gone
4. Beechwood Park
5. Brief Candles
6. Hung Up On A Dream
7. Changes
8. I Want Her She Wants Me
9. This Will Be Our Year
10. Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914)
11. Friends Of Mine
12. Time Of The Season
13. Care Of Cell 44
14. A Rose For Emily
15. Maybe After He's Gone
16. Beechwood Park
17. Brief Candles
18. Hung Up On A Dream
19. Changes
20. I Want Her, She Wants Me
21. This Will Be Our Year - Stereo Version
22. Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914)
23. Friends Of Mine
24. Time Of The Season
25. A Rose For Emily - Alternate Mix 2
26. Time Of The Season- Alternate Mix
27. Prison Song (Care Of Cell 44 Backing Track)

Format: CD

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The Zombies were perhaps the most British-sounding of all British Invasion groups, and yet they never scored a hit record in their native U.K. The band released three great singles over here, including the wonderful "Time of the Season," which concludes this 1968 masterpiece, frequently called Britain's version of Pet Sounds. This 30th anniversary edition presents both the stereo and mono versions (and there are substantial differences) of the melancholic, keyboard-dominated pop that flowed from Rod Argent and bassist Chris White. The Zombies' main songwriters explored "psychedelic" themes from odd angles. Here songs address a letter to a girlfriend in jail ("Care of Cell 44") and war ("Butcher's Tale"). There's even a "flowers-in-their-hair" hippie anthem (the gorgeous "Hung Up on a Dream"). Totally of its time, and, nevertheless, a timeless classic. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

Underrated Treasure! .......2007-07-27

Mint copies of the original record have sold for hundreds of dollars in specialty vinyl shops around the world for years. When this album was finally re-issued on CD I purchased it the first time I saw it on the store shelf.

As the story goes, The Zombies called it quits just after releasing "Odessey and Oracle" citing lack of funding to promote the record. Released in March (UK) and June (USA) of 1968, the album never gained any steam and was destined to fall hopelessly into obscurity. Only when "Time of The Season" became a surprise hit single in 1969, did the record label apply any interest to the record, "releasing" it once again with an alternate cover. CBS Records head of A&R, Al Cooper even persuaded Zombie's Rod Argent and Chris White to pony up their own advanced royalties from the album to go back into the studio to mix a stereo version specifically for the US market. It's quite a bittersweet story for a great band and a remarkable record that is a truly great example in mastery of the genre, to share in the spotlight with the likes of Sgt. Pepper, and Pet Sounds.

Pure magic.......2007-07-26

Odessey and Oracle is one of the many unfairly overlooked classics of the 60s. Released at the tail of the tail end of the decade to dissapointing sales, the Zombies' last album is a lush, evocative masterpiece. It's a record of dreamy psychedelic pop classics, a set of songs that combine multilayered instrumentation, delicate vocal harmonies, and soaring hooks to create some of the most atmospheric sounscapes you've ever heard. "Care Of Cell 44" is a rousing, piano driven ode to an incarcarated girlfriend that positively drips with yearning and hope, while "Maybe After He's Gone" is a beautifully melancholy anthem of loneliness. "Beechwood Park" is an almost groovy, undeniably catchy bit of nostalgia, and "Changes" features some crystal-coated vocals and rumbling percussion. "Butcher's Tale" is a truly unsettling anti-war song with some nightmarish lyrical imagery and a tense, desperate vocal performance. "This Will Be Our Year" and "I Want Her She Wants Me" are enticing, irresistable pop songs. Perhaps the album's most well-known song, "Time Of The Season" is a relentlessly groovy, unquestionably cool tune with some fantastically obtuse lyrics. My personal favorite track is "Hung Up On A Drum," an absolutely gorgeous swirl of dreamy (as the title implies) music and wistful, yearning lyrics. But really, the whole album is gorgeous. Anyone who gives a damn about rock, pop, or psychedlia should have it.

Do you distrust critics like me? .......2007-07-09

Generally I find that the critics "lost classics" were lost for a good reason. This album is one case where they got it right. This album should have been a huge hit - it's a crime that it got such little play back in the day. I can't guarantee that you'll like it as much as I do, but I can guarantee that it's top quality vocal pop/rock from the time when the music scene was exploding. Stir up the Beatles, Beach Boys, and Kinks and get a totally original treat.

An indispensible Sixties masterpiece.......2007-07-05

The Zombies really never got their due in their time, however, that has changed. They were a great singles band, and in this, their magnum opus, a great album band. Very Sixties, very pop, very good songwriters and performers, and ODESSEY AND ORACLE (purposely misspelled) stands alongside PET SOUNDS and SGT. PEPPER as one of the best albums of the era. The track everyone knows is "Time Of The Season", but every song on ODESSEY AND ORACLE is as outstanding. Ten perfect pop classics, flowing together like melted butter, with "Season" as the dessert. If you have not heard this album, you are in for a treat! Dense, beautifully harmonized vocals with the breathy Colin Blunstone in the lead, gorgeous keyboard work from Rod Argent, intricate and inventive bass guitar from Chris White, equally inventive drumming and percussion from Hugh Grundy, swirling, shimmering guitar from Paul Atkinson, and tremendous songwriting from Argent and White make ODESSEY AND ORACLE a must for any library.

And this CD, from Big Beat UK, presents the Thirtieth Anniversary Edition, with an enlightening booklet, beautiful remastering, and, both the MONO and STEREO versions of the album, with three bonus tracks appended!

A must-have for any Sixties Pop aficionado.

Fresh even now!.......2007-05-12

I had never heard this album before. I bought it on recommendation from a friend who read a review which praised it. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the musical depth of this remarkable band! The musicianship has all the hooks but those vocals will really grab you especially on the tracks: "BRIEF CANDLES" (my personal fave), "HUNG UP ON A DREAM, "CHANGES" and "FRIENDS OF MINE". There are some very mature themes explored here such as "CARE OF CELL 44" a letter to a girlfriend in jail and "A ROSE FOR EMILY" a heartbreaking account of loneliness. I've always liked the British rock sound much better than the American counterparts of the time even though it was American rock and roll that inspired most of these British artists in the first place. This album version has both the stereo and mono versions as well as extra tracks. The purists will like the mono tracks and they do sound good. When I collected 45's and had a stereo record player, I always thought the newer stereo recording sounded better. No exception here. If you've heard only the mono version and liked it, you should hear this one. If you are a fan of the 60's sound and never heard this album, your collection is missing a real gem! Buy this album!

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WONDERFUL AND GREAT TO HEAR ALL THE TIME
Unbelieveably Good
okay if you like mono
Good material, but it's not enough
A bit short on running time, but still some great music

Absolutely the Best
The Zombies
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ASIN: B00000JMX0
Release Date: 1999-07-13

Tracks:

She's Not There
Leave Me Be
Tell Her No
The Way I Feel Inside
She's Coming Home
Nothing's Changed
I Want You Back Again
Whenever You're Ready
If It Don't Work Out
I Love You
Is This The Dream
Remember You
Just Out Of Reach
Gotta Get A Hold Of Myself
Time Of The Season
Imagine The Swan

Customer Reviews:

WONDERFUL AND GREAT TO HEAR ALL THE TIME.......2007-07-20

LOVE IT! GREAT VOCALS AND JUST PERFECT. I LISTEN TO IT ALL THE TIME.IT'S LIKE BEING BACK IN TIME WHEN ALL OF THE SONGS WERE RELEASED.

Unbelieveably Good.......2006-07-15

The Zombies are definitly one of my favorite bands. These songs were back made back in the 1960's and they were VERY ahead of their time. The melodies are so intricate and touching. They are one of the greatest bands in history, but sadly never got the rewards for it. Their 1968 album Oddesey and Oracle is in the Rolling Stone top 100 albums listing. This music is timeless. Its a relief to hear this real music compared to the complete garbage being pumped out by the money- obsessed music industry of today. If you dont like this music you apparently have no taste.

okay if you like mono.......2005-07-09

Granted, I don't know if some or most of these songs were only recorded in mono (I doubt it), and that format is true to the 'transitor radio' ethos of that era, but still, the label should have acknowledged on the outside CD packaging that all but one or two songs are in mono. Okay, enough whining. The Zombies were among the greats, IMO, in Britpop. Someone said Partridge family-esque. Say what?! Listen to these gems. Great melodies, great harmonies. In addition to the obvious Rod Argent-penned hits - "She's Not There," "Tell Her No" and "Time of the Season" - there's Chris White's "I Love Her," an incredible song that was taken to the charts by "The People" (who?!) in '68. All in all, an exceptional slice of the 60s, except...

Good material, but it's not enough.......2003-09-18

The Zombies were one of the finest rock groups of the sixties. It's no surprise they still get oldies and classic rock airplay. Needless to say, over the years, a number of compilations have been released for these guys. How does this one measure up? Read on and find out.

PROS:
-If you're the casual Zombies fan who just wants to get Time Of The Season, She's Not There, and Tell Her No on one disc, you've come to the right place!
-There are a plethora of underrated masterpieces here as well.
-You get two bonus tracks - alternative versions to two of the band's biggest hits.

CONS:
-The major problem with this compilation is that it's hard to come by. You may have to search a few stores before you find it.
-It's only fifty minutes long, and you can fit eighty minutes onto a CD.

OVERALL:
If you're a casual fan of the Zombies (and nothing more), than this compilation is recommended. These guys played REAL rock and roll, not the junk that has flooded the airwaves in the modern age.

A bit short on running time, but still some great music.......2003-01-01

With their Byrds-ish jangle, Beach Boys-ish harmonies and Moody Blues-ish keyboard parts, it is difficult to argue that The Zombies were a band ahead of their time. Yet, one of the major reasons this St. Albans, England quintet only had three hits, despite being one of the best singles-orientated bands of their day, is that popular music was not quite ready for their tricky time changes and winding melodies. Certainly, the quality of the material was not a problem. A survey of Absolutely the Best, which collects sixteen of The Zombies' greatest tracks, reveals a plethora of almost perfect pop-rock singles, such as the gently rolling "Remember You;" the hauntingly bleak "Imagine the Swan;" the masterful alternations between jazz-ish virtuosity and R&B-ish oomph, "Is This the Dream" and "Just Out of Reach;" and the remarkably clever "Whenever You're Ready," which is probably the best snide, offhand rejection song this side of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice It's Alright." Then there are the hits: The frantic "She's Not There," the serene "Tell Her No" and the playful "Time of the Season," all of which are bonafied classics.

Tracks:

Bread And Butter - The Newbeats
Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
I Get Around - The Beach Boys
Little Old Lady (From Pasadena) - Jan & Dean
Out Of Limits - The Marketts
Suspicion - Terry Stafford
Chapel Of Love - The Dixie Cups
She's Not There - The Zombies
Last Kiss - J. Frank Wilson & The Cavaliers
Leader Of The Pack - The Shangri-Las

Customer Reviews:

A good CD despite having only 10 songs - but BUYER BEWARE!.......2005-01-25

In 1988/9 Rhino introduced its superb "Top Rock'n'Roll Hits" (1955-1974) series featuring 20 years of music on 20 CDs at 10 songs per year / per disc. (Hey, neat-o!)

Then in 1993 Rhino reissued the discs in the subset spanning 1960-1969 thus creating two different versions of each in the process. Because these discs are available via Amazon Marketplace, who knows which ones you'll get if you buy them used! If this is important to you, be sure to ask the seller(s) before placing your order(s).

The most obvious visual differences between the two editions are the song titles on both the front covers and the actual CDs. The 1988/9 editions feature mixed-case titles. The 1993 editions feature uppercase titles.

The 1993 editions also have the songs listed on the covers in the same order in which they appear on the discs. The 1988/9 editions list the songs in an almost random order which can be very frustrating while the disc is being played.

The song selections are also different; some moreso than others. For 1964 only tracks 2 and 7 were changed.

1988 (2) Manfred Mann, "Do Wah Diddy Diddy"
1993 (2) The Drifters, "Under The Boardwalk"

1988 (7) The 4 Seasons, "Rag Doll"
1993 (7) The Dixie Cups, "Chapel Of Love"

In this case, it's a tough call on which one I like best since I like both track 2s equally well and dislike both track 7s. I think if Rhino'd just replaced "Rag Doll" with "Under The Boardwalk" instead, they'd have had a winner on their hands with this one.

My favourite moment? When she sings, "I met him at the candy store..." Ye-e-a-a-a-ah!!! Ri-i-i-i-ight!!! I mean, that's where I always go when I ride *my* Harley, knowhutimean? Just what kind of "candy" were they sellin' to teenagers back in 1964? Hmmm??? :) Amazing how we went from songs like that to Prince's, "Dirty Mind" in only 16 short years. (Whoa!!)

On a side note, I know that it was due to licensing restrictions but given that this disc is supposed to represent 1964, it doesn't really do a very good job of that, now does it? I mean, where are England's Newest Hit-Makers, The Rolling Stones?!! :)

[Note: To my knowledge, the CDs spanning 1955-1959 and 1970-1974 have not been revised. One may also surmise that Rhino believes rock-n-roll died with the advent of disco since the title used for the discs spanning 1975-on-up is simply "Top Hits" - not to be confused, of course, with Rhino's other, similar series, "Top Pop Hits".]

No Beatles, Hurray!!!!!!!!.......2003-08-22

I still can't beleive it. America's number 1 band is a British group. Any music list without the Beatles is a good one. AMERICAN MUSIC RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Beatles?.......2002-11-30

Billboard 1964 without the Beatles? The biggest moment in rock history occurs, and it's neglected? The songs are good on this disc, though I agree with the criticism that there should have been more than ten. However, it's a serious oversight to not include the Beatles...

Good Stuff - Not Enough of It.......2002-05-12

The whole Billboard Series of Top Rock 'n' Roll Hits is great. Rhino has done it usual good job. But for cryin' out loud guys! TEN TRACKS? I would have rated this a 5 if it had TWENTY tracks.

hits to sing.......2001-11-24

great songs to sing to
Bread n Butter is goofy
Under the Boardwalk who hasn't heard this by the Drifters even john cougar did a version recently
I Get Around the cool drag strip song of the time
Little Old Lady another Jan and Dean classic
Out of Limits surf guitar instrumental toe tapper
Suspicion (not very good,but billboard put it here)
Chapel of Love another girl group doo-wop song
Leader of the Pack the cool girl group song
The Zombies She's Not There' is rock n roll for '64 fast organ solo riff
all the original versions
Last Kiss weak song with a morbid tone
great tape to play in the car while crusin'

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The Return of the Zombies
Excellent glimpse of one of the greatest bands of the 60s.
Nice to Hear Them Again, but Where Is Chris White?

Live at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London
The Zombies
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ASIN: B000LV6RG4
Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

Andorra
This Will Be Our Year
I Love You
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
Mystified
A Rose For Emily
Beechwood Park
Time Of The Season
I Want To Fly
In My Mind A Miracle
Keep On Rolling
Hold Your Head Up

Tracks:

Sanctuary
Pleasure
Say You Don't Mind
Misty Roses
I Don't Believe In Miracles
Old & Wise
Care Of Cell 44
Indication
Tell Her No
She's Not There
Just Out Of Reach
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Summertime

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Their Odessey and Oracle is considered a pop classic, but unfortunately the Zombies had disbanded by the record's 1968 release. Four decades later, eternal versions of that album's "This Will Be Our Year," "A Rose for Emily," "Beechwood Park," "Care of Cell 44," and "Time of the Season" make this 25-song live reunion of founding members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent worth the effort. Though no other Zombie was aboard for the 2004 project (including underrated guitarist/vocalist Chris White), Argent's burning keyboards, Blunstone's inimitable voice, and skilled backing musicians assure that the entire band receives its due, particularly on the Odessey selections and nuggets from the singles collection, including Argent's "Tell Her No" and "Indication," Blunstone's "Just Out of Reach," and White's "I Love You." The harmonic backing vocals that littered the Zombies catalog are astoundingly intact, with only the occasional ramble into Argent's eponymous post-Zombies band (remember "Hold Your Head Up"?) left to clutter the sequencing. (A 16-song DVD of performances from the Bloomsbury Theatre show is also available, including multiple camera angles, immaculate sound, and four of the CD's five Odessey and Oracle numbers.) --Scott Holter

Album Description

Captured live in the West End of London at the famed Bloomsbury Theatre, this 2005 concert brings the house down with an empeccably recorded program of timeless Zombie hits, Argent classics, solo Blunstone gems, and more!

Customer Reviews:

The Return of the Zombies.......2007-06-28

I have always been a fan of Argent. And to see them live on DVD after all these years, was a rare treat. I've watched the concert DVD a couple of times, yet, I can honestly say the price was worth it just to see Rod Argent play his craft. I'm just a sucker for Hammond B3 players. While the Leslie speakers aren't twirling on the sides, watching Rod play is pure "Pleasure". Colin is singing with passion, the drums and base play to the talent around them, the strings were a nice addition. The bands song selection included all thier major hits, especially God Gave Rock and Roll to You, and Hold Your Head Up.

Thanks for the reuniting of this great group! It's really a trip to be able to finally see one of my early hero's live, since I never had the chance to see Argent live in concert.

By the way, if you really like Rod Argent, look for "Red House". It's quite a departure of his "fury on the organ", more laid back and introspective, yet shows his talent as a composure.

JLMankin

Excellent glimpse of one of the greatest bands of the 60s........2007-06-09

While Colin Blunstone hay have aged, his voice sounds almost as good as it did 40 years ago. Versions of "Care of Cell 44", "Time Of the Season", "Tell Her No" , and an uptempo cover of "What Becomes Of the Brokenhearted" incorporate the breathy vocals of Blunstone with the one of a kind keyboard playing of Rod Argent. This is a must own for true Zombies fans as it provides a very rare live performance from a band that broke up before their huge success with the album "Odessey and Oracle"

Nice to Hear Them Again, but Where Is Chris White?.......2007-05-25

In the broadest sense, I think it's fair to say that the Zombies got a raw deal. They were one of the most talented and intelligent bands during the latter part of the British invasion, and yet they were thrown on the scrap heap of history. Two ridiculously catchy hit singles swept through America during our '64-'65 obsession with the London scene; "Tell Her No" and "She's Not There" combine raw rock and roll with a jazz sensibility that still sounds fresh today. Subsequently, their record company rewarded the band by refusing to issue their brilliant psychedelic album masterpiece entitled "Odessey and Oracle." Thankfully, Al Kooper (of Blood, Sweat & Tears, the Dylan sessions, et. al.) saw the folly of this decision and begged Columbia to right the situation. Eventually, the album saw daylight, but sold poorly, despite the extracted single that became a best seller. "Time of the Season" sounded ahead of its time in 1968, despite the fact that it was recorded nearly two years before its release. Eventually, the band collapsed under the weight of so much indifference, and the most we've heard since then is the occasional project by keyboardist Rod Argent.
"Live at Bloomsbury Theatre" celebrates the reunion of Rod Argent with vocalist Colin Blunstone. Technically, they alone cannot represent a reforming of the Zombies, since songwriter/vocalist Chris White has always been an integral part of the band. His absence is felt, but after so much time, it's nice to hear these tunes, even without White's crucial input. The CD is a generous 2-disk set containing 25 songs, while the DVD pairs the song selection down to a less unwieldy 15 tracks. The editing is a good thing, allowing the video to hold the viewer's interest significantly better than the CD collection. All of the major hits are here, including Argent's best-known solo work, such as "Hold Your Head Up" and "God Gave Rock and Roll to You." The performances are admirably executed, often utilizing a string section to augment that standard rock and roll configuration of the actual band. Argent sounds great and Blunstone is in fine voice throughout. In summation, "Live at the Bloomsbury" is a fine but faulted collection, never quite transcending its aura of nostalgia, while glossing over the absence of Chris White. B Tom Ryan

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Zombies
A Little Slice of Heaven
Expensive, but well worth it.
If only I could rate this 6 stars
All their hits on Heaven ? Careful !

Zombie Heaven 4-CD Box Set
The Zombies
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One Year
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Forever Changes

ASIN: B0000004E0
Release Date: 1997-12-12

Tracks:

She's Not There
You Make Me Feel Good
Leave Me Be
Woman
Tell Her No
What More Can I Do
Road Runner
Summertime
I Can't Make Up My Mind
The Way I Feel Inside
Work 'N' Play
You've Really Got A Hold On Me/Bring It On Home To Me
Sticks And Stones
Can't Nobody Love You
I Don't Want To Know
I Remember When I Loved Her
I Got My Mojo Working
She's Coming Home
I Must Move
I Want You Back Again
Whenever You're Ready
I Love You
Is This The Dream
Don't Go Away
Remember You
Just Out Of Reach
Indication
How We Were Before
Gotta Get A Hold Of Myself
Goin' Out Of My Head
She Does Everything For Me

Tracks:

Care Of Cell 44
A Rose For Emily
Maybe After He's Gone
Beechwood Park
Brief Candles
Hung Up On A Dream
Changes
I Want Her She Wants Me
This Will Be Our Year (Mono Mix)
Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914)
Friends Of Mine
Time Of The Season
I'll Call You Mine (Single Version)
Imagine The Swan
Conversation Off Floral Street
If It Don't Work Out (Overdubbed)
Don't Cry For Me (Overdubbed)
I Know She Will (Overdubbed)
Walking In The Sun (Overdubbed)
I'll Keep Trying (Overdubbed)
I'll Call You Mine (Overdubbed)
Smokey Day
She Loves The Way They Love Her
Girl Help Me
I Could Spend The Day
A Rose For Emily (Alternative Versiosn)
This Will Be Our Year (Stereo Version)
Time Of The Season (U.S. Radio Spot)

Tracks:

Summertime (Demo)
Woman (Demo)
Kind Of Girl (Demo)
Leave Me Be (Demo)
I'm Going Home (Takes 1 & 2)
I'm Going Home
Sometimes (Intro) (Takes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6)
Sometimes
It's Alright With Me
Kind Of Girl
Walking In The Sun (Undubbed)
Studio Chat/The Way I Feel Inside (False Start)
The Way I Feel Inside (Rehearsal)
I Want You Back Again (Alternative Version)
Nothing's Changed (Backing Track)
Nothing's Changed
Remember You (Soundtrack Version)
Come On Time
I'll Keep Trying (Undubbed)
Whenever You're Ready (Demo)
You'll Go From Me Aka Don't Go Away (Demo)
I Know She Will (Undubbed)
Don't Cry For Me (Undubbed)
If It Don't Work Out (Undubbed)
One Day I'll Say Goodbye (Home Demo)
I Don't Want To Worry (Home Demo)
A Love That Never Was (Demo)
Call Of The Night Aka Girl Help Me (Demo)
Out Of The Day (Demo)
This Will Be Our Year (Demo)
Bunny Lake Promo Spot - To Music Of Come On Time

Tracks:

Road Runner
You Make Me Feel Good
Early One Morning
She's Not There
Tell Her No
What More Can I Do
I'm Going Home
For You My Love
Tell Her No (Acoustic Piano Version)
Soulville
Rip It Up
Can't Nobody Love Me
You Must Believe Me
She's Coming Home
I Must Move
Just Out Of Reach
If It Don't Work Out
Whenever You're Ready
It's All Right
Will You Love Me Tomorrow
When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through Her Eyes
Just A Little Bit
Sitting In The Park
Gotta Get A Hold Of Myself
Goin' Out Of My Head
This Old Heart Of Mine
Friends Of Mine
The Look Of Love
Kenny Everett Show Jingle/Medley: Time Of The Season/A Rose For Emily/Jingle/This Will Be Our Year

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When this 4 CD, 119-song collection appeared, there were those who doubted anyone would want so much music by a group that only had three hits ("She's Not There," "Tell Her No," and "Time of the Season"). Defying the naysayers, Zombie Heaven inspired renewed Zombie mania among pop cognoscenti. With its beautiful cover, fascinating book, and every recording the group ever made, it truly is Zombie heaven. Unlike most artists of their era whose album cuts were far inferior to their singles, Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, and company had, if anything, too much talent. From the baroque beauty of "Care of Cell 44," to the wistful pop soul of "If It Don't Work Out," and the driving "Indication," this is a treasure for all fans of pure pop. --Dawn Eden

Album Description

Thorough release covering the band's career, including 41 unissued tracks (outtakes, early demos, home recordings, etc.), a 30 track compilation of live recordings 1964-1971, top quality packaging as a four CD digipak, a 64 page booklet with rare photos and memorabilia and sleeve notes made in cooperation with all band members. A total of 119 digitally remastered tracks, including the timeless hits 'She's Not There', 'Time Of The Season' and 'Tell Her No'. 6 x 10in digi-book packaging. 1997 Big Beat release.

Album Details

Four CD Box Set Covering the Band's Career, Includes 41 Unissued Tracks, Including Out-Takes, Early Demos, Home Recordings and Live Material, Top Qality Packaging, a 4cd Digipak with Full Colour 64 Page Booklet with Rare Photos and Memorabillia.

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Zombies.......2007-07-30

The Zombies where one of the most under rated British groups of the 60's. They had a jazz tinged style that was different to most beat groups of the day, founded on Colin Blunstone's magical voice and Rod Argent's keyboards. Zombie Heaven is a marvellous collection that does the Zombies' legacy justice.

A Little Slice of Heaven.......2007-07-19

Perfect for feeding a Zombies jones. Making an air-tight case for the Zombies, with signature minor key changes and gossamer harmonies, as one of the best bands of the 60's. And Odessey & Oracle as a worthy peer of Pet Sounds, Forever Changes, the Doors eponymous debut, and Piper at the Gates of Dawn.

The St Alban's schoolboys made music that manages haunting, wistful, and joyous all in the same breathy vocals of Colin Blunstone and in Rod Argent and Chris White's tunes and arrangments. Any band that can rehab Little Anthony & the Imperials merits automatic elevation into the pantheon.

Though this is heresy to Zombie fans, I'd still recommend tracking down the Odessey & Oracle anniversary set for the stereo mixes.

And if you can't get enough Zombies (and indeed who can?) check out Big Beat's companion piece: Into the Afterlife.

Expensive, but well worth it........2007-01-07

I recently upgraded to Zombie Heaven from the greatest hits compilation Absolutely The Best. I just wanted to drop in and say that the upgrade was well worth it. Zombie Heaven is probably the most lovingly created boxed set I've ever seen. The music sounds fantastic and the vast majority of everything the Zombies ever thought about recording is here. The liner notes are the best I've ever read. They're very informative and complete and feature a lot of wonderful pictures I'd never seen before.

If you're just interested in the 3 hits, then you'll probably be better served by a greatest hits compilation. If, however, you want to dig in a bit further, then Zombie Heaven is definitely the way to go. For a band with only 3 hits, the Zombies had an incredibly rich and deep discography that is beautifully presented here. Zombie Heaven is expensive, but well worth it.

If only I could rate this 6 stars.......2006-11-29

Why did I put off buying this gem for so long? I'll tell you. The price. I always loved the Zombies, Argent, Colin's solo works, and I still have the vinyl recordings. When I first saw this, my super-ego kicked in, and for a while my id was in deep pain. Why is it so expensive? Well, I found out the answer. It's worth it. Imagine clean sound, great stereo mixes where available, unearthed BBC recordings, brilliant liner notes. This is the real deal. Plus you realize that this was a band for the ages. Worth every penny. Come on, you're worth it, too.

All their hits on Heaven ? Careful !.......2005-08-14

When you like me were introduced to The Zombies by the dvd Live at Bloomsbury theatre and Andorra and I want to fly are in your all time Zombies top 10, you will be dissapointed to not find them on this magnificent compilation of Zombies hits called Heaven.
Andorra and i want to fly are songs written later than the periode covered by Heaven. So be sure to not only buy Heaven but also a copy of their concert in Bloomsbury. That way you really have it all ! The Zombies for me are one of the most underrated bands in the history of music. They should have been right up there with all the big names, but due to hard luck i guess and maybe their name (?) they were not. They will be performing in The Netherlands and i will be there ! I am sure it's gonna be one of the best concerts i have ever seen with Colin Blunstone (magnificent voice) and keyboardwizard Rod Argent and the other guys on stage.

Average customer rating:

18 songs for $9?
Just like I remembered it.
Good compilation, but it's not enough
All the songs I wanted are here.
really the best

Best of the 60's
The Zombies
Manufacturer: Simply The Best
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004T2I1
Release Date: 2000-04-26

Tracks:

Time Of The Season
She's Not There
Summertime
You Really Got A Hold On Me
Going Out Of My Head
Woman
Leave Me Be
Road Runner
I Got My Mojo Working
Sticks And Stones
Gotta Get A Hold Of Yourself
Don't Go Away
Tell Her No
Whenever You're Ready
Just Out Of Reach
Remember You
I Love You
Indication

Album Description

Import collection from one of the most under-rated bands of the '60s. Led by keyboardist/main songwriter Rod Argent and vocalist Colin Blunstone, the Zombies not only were a great singles band, but they also managed to create some of the finest full lengths of the era, the most popular being their final album Odessey & Oracle from 1968. This handy collection features 18 tracks including 'Time Of The Season', 'She's Not There', 'Whenever You're Ready', 'Summertime' and 'Tell Her No'. Every track a true classic that will inspire the listener to seek out even more Zombies aural action. EMI.

Customer Reviews:

18 songs for $9? .......2007-07-22

Worth every penny.
Best of's and compilations are for housewives... or for listening in the car. This CD is a good spread covering the career of the Zombies. If you're new to the Zombies, than this is a great introduction. Got the hits, got some jazzy stuff, some blues standards, plus a Smokey Robinson cover. Now you can get a copy for $9 after shipping. 18 for $9 is quite a deal.

Just like I remembered it........2007-06-27

Great music. Really enjoyed listening to the songs I enjoyed as a teenager. Great quality.

Good compilation, but it's not enough.......2003-09-18

All the songs I wanted are here........2003-05-14

All the songs that I wanted are here:
( 1 ) Time of the Season, which can be heard on the film Awakenings, starring Robin Williams and Robert De Nero.
( 2 ) Tell Her No.
( 3 ) She's Not There.
( 4 ) Summertime. For those who are not sure that they like the operatic vocal style, i.e., Porgy and Bess, this version of Summertime is an excellent way to get your George Gershwin.

Track #14, "Whenever You're Ready," sounds a bit like "I'll be Back," from the Beatles' Hard Day's Night. Whenever You're Ready could have been a hit in its own right, in my opinion. I also believe that track #16, Remember You, could have been a hit if it had been given airplay in the 1960s.

One problem though with this compilation is that the sound quality is harsh. At times, the piano sound is distorted. The presentation of the sound also seems to lack any 3-dimensional effect. I compared She's Not There from this compilation with that on a Time-Life compilation, Classic Rock 1964. The version on the Time-Life compilation is beautiful, with a nice
3-dimensional effect in the presentation of the sound, and with no harshness whatsoever. The 5 stars go to the timeless classics, mentioned above. But the sound quality deserves two stars.

really the best.......2000-05-21

This is the best Zombie compilation on the market today. This cd has great tracks. I'm a huge Zombies fan, and I have many of their albums. This is the one that stands out from the others. This has the rock, jazz, r&b, the works. The only other Zombies album that could come close to this one is the other Zombies best of import, but that one is too school boy if you know what I mean. I guess only true Zombies fans know what that means. This is a great look at The Zombies music.

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