The Zombies – Odessey and Oracle

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Artist: The Zombies

Title: Odessey and Oracle

Year: 1968

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Tracklist

  • 1. Care Of Cell 44 (3:55)
  • 2. A Rose For Emily (2:19)
  • 3. Maybe After He's Gone - Mono Version (2:33)
  • 4. Beechwood Park - Mono Version (2:43)
  • 5. Brief Candles - Mono Version (3:30)
  • 6. Hung Up On A Dream - Mono Version (3:01)
  • 7. Changes (3:19)
  • 8. I Want Her She Wants Me (2:52)
  • 9. This Will Be Our Year (2:07)
  • 10. Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914) - Mono Version (2:47)
  • 11. Friends of Mine - Mono Version (2:17)
  • 12. Time of the Season - Mono Version (3:34)

Review

"Odessey and Oracle" by The Zombies is a true hidden treasure from the psychedelic '60s. Released in 1968, this album is a perfect cocktail of baroque pop and rock, shaken and stirred with a dash of experimental flair. The Zombies managed to create something truly special here, despite working with a tight budget and deadline at EMI and Olympic Studios in London.

From the hauntingly beautiful "Care of Cell 44" to the introspective "Brief Candles," each track on this album is a little world unto itself. The band's use of the Mellotron adds a unique texture to several songs, giving them an otherworldly quality that was ahead of its time. And let's not forget "Time of the Season," which became a hit single in 1969 and has since become one of those songs that just screams "1960s" whenever you hear it.

It's funny how things work out sometimes. "Odessey and Oracle" was initially met with a collective shrug in the US, but thanks to CBS producer Al Kooper championing it, the album eventually found its audience. Now, it's considered a classic of the era, influencing countless artists and bands over the years. If you're a fan of classic rock or pop and haven't given this album a spin yet, you're in for a treat. It's like opening a time capsule filled with some of the most memorable tunes of the late '60s. - Owen

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