She’s Not There/Summertime/Its Alright With Me/You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me-Bring It On Home To Me (Medley)/Sometimes/Woman/Tell Her No/I Don’t Want To Know/Work ‘N’ Play/Can’t Nobody Love You/What More Can I Do/I Got My Mojo Working
British pop group The Zombies never quite managed to convert their musical talents into commercial success. This self titled US debut LP contains Tell Her No, a US No. 6 hit single and She's Not There No. 2 in the States and No. 12 in the UK. An anthology of their output between 1964-67 is well worth the purchase. (US:39)
"The Zombies debut LP, really isn't very good. Well correction, the majority of the original material is wonderful, but then again half of the album consists of cover versions. It was the done thing in the beat group era to record your live set, containing cover versions so the audience would be familiar with the material."
"As early as 1964, they were writing songs that no-one else was writing. Their early hits like She's Not There and Tell Her No were harmonically and melodically more complex than the best Beatles stuff, and just as catchy and emotional. The band's main creative force, keyboardist Rod Argent, practically redefined the use of the organ back then, playing witty, sophisticated riffs and solos, showcasing his classical music influences way before art-rock came along."
"The Zombies didn't take long at all to hit big with She's Not There, one of the best singles of the entire sixties for my money. Strong bass lines, the vocals of Colin Blunstone - very soulful. Keyboard wizard Rod Argent added instrumental prowess to the group, the rhythm section were solid. The vocals were fabulous, and She's Not There is full of everything a pop fan in the sixties could reasonably ask for."
"Tell Her No is a fantastic song. The UK public ignored this. They ignored The Zombies entire career. This is like discovering a long-lost classic sixties gem of the highest order - exactly what the song is. Romantic, swooning, full of passion and raw vocals in between ultra sweet, soft and lovely vocals."
"They are definitely an underrated but timeless band of the 60s era."
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