We had always harboured some suspicions of the Zombies, largely because Time of the Season is such an irritating track, having been played to death by AM oldies stations since before we were born. But then we discovered Care of Cell 44, which is such a timeless piece of chamber pop that it could just as easily be a brand-new Belle and Sebastien track. And it’s an utterly and absolutely perfect summer song. Pair with a cold soda and a comfy chair on the patio for summer-afternoon bliss.
July 22nd, 2006 at 10:18 am - Edit
Isn’t it amazing? Colin Blunstone’s voice gives me chills.
I WANT A JAILED BOYFRIEND FOR TO WRITE SWEET LETTERS!
Oh wait…
P.S. “Odessey (sic) and Oracle” is well worth getting in its entirety. Brief Candles and A Rose For Emily both make me weak in the knees.
July 22nd, 2006 at 2:28 pm - Edit
I’ll concur with Sofi here - O&O is a freakin’ great album. The Zombies are one of the (very) few bands who were consistently excellent throughout their entire career. Yes, even “Time of the Season”.
July 23rd, 2006 at 10:44 am - Edit
That recording sounds amazing! I totally thought you had linked to a cover version by some new-wave-garage-pop band.
Is he in jail or his girl?
July 24th, 2006 at 9:51 pm - Edit
you guys are running my brain right now. it is a benelovent dictatorship. thank you for this.
August 4th, 2006 at 7:04 am - Edit
Bye Bye Love - Arthur Lee Dies of Leukemia
Influential rocker Arthur Lee dies
I came to ‘Love’ quite late, but was fortunate enough to see Arthur Lee two or three times in concert (with the new-fangled ‘Love’) and he didn’t disappoint.
I always thought of them a…