Formed in 1962 by St Albans schoolboys Rod Argent (piano, organ vocals) and Colin Blunstone (vocals), The Zombies were part of the mid-60s wave of British invasion bands. But unlike their R&B-dominated counterparts, the pair leant more towards melodies, harmonies and jazz influences – as their singles She’s Not There (1964) and Whenever You’re Ready (1965) illustrated.
When the hits dried up, The Zombies signed to CBS to make Odessey And Oracle in 1967. Not only did it turn out to be their last album of the 60s, but it became a poignant, multi-layered swansong for the decade.
