''Love Zombies'' is the second studio album by English band

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. It was released on 17 October 1980, through record label

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Track listing

Critical reception

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'' described the album as possessing "a smoother and more accessible sound" than the band's debut, '' "Strange Boutique"'', praising its melodies, as well as "lyrics that take sharp, light jabs at emotional traps and social mores."

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praised the album, writing that it "features more accomplished songwriting" than the group's previous work.

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. ;The Monochrome Set *Bid – lead vocals, guitar *

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– lead guitar, EDP Wasp synthesizer * Andy Warren – bass *J.D. Haney – drums ;Additional musicians *Alvin Clark – keyboards ;Technical *Alvin Clark – producer, engineer *The Monochrome Set – producer *Gill Thompson – cover illustration

References

External links

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