''The Zombies'' is the debut American studio album by English
pop rock band
the Zombies, released in January 1965 by
Parrot Records. After the success of the double-sided hit single "
She's Not There" b/w "You Make Me Feel Good" reached #2 on the U.S. charts in the fall of 1964, Parrot quickly released this LP in 1965 (PA 61001). The dozen tracks were taken from material the Zombies cut for their UK debut album, ''
Begin Here
''Begin Here'' is the debut studio album by the English rock band the Zombies, released in April 1965 by Decca Records. The American version (titled ''The Zombies'') repeated many of the tracks from it, but, as was common at the time, deleted ...
''. Also included are "It's Alright With Me" and "Sometimes" from their self-titled EP. The album also included their 2nd hit single "Tell Her No".
Reception
In his retrospective review of the release, critic Lindsay Planer for
AllMusic wrote "The Zombies' obvious appreciation for adeptly crafted melodies and rich vocal harmonies likewise made them favorites of pop fans as well as more discerning listeners."
Track listing
Personnel
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Colin Blunstone -
lead vocals
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and
backing vocals,
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Chris White -
bass
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and backing vocals
*
Paul Atkinson -
electric guitar
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Rod Argent - lead vocals and backing vocals,
electric piano
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and
organ
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*
Hugh Grundy -
drums
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References
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Zombies, The
Zombies, The
Parrot Records albums