- Audio CD (6 July 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Big Beat/City Hall
- ASIN: B000R1A0GG
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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* Almost a decade in the making, Big Beat is very proud to finally announce the release of The Zombies' "Into The Afterlife". A natural sequel to our acclaimed best-selling box set "Zombie Heaven", this compilation is essentially "what they did next". The Zombies split in April 1968 upon the completion of their masterwork "Odessey & Oracle". Songwriters Rod Argent and Chris White busied themselves forming a production company, whilst the other band members, including lead singer Colin Blunstone, depressed by the lack of recognition for "Odessey", retreated back to `civvy street'.
* Throughout 1968 Chris and Rod demo'ed their new material with an embryonic version of what would become the group Argent. The best of these experimental recordings are included on "Into The Afterlife" and as with the Zombies, the songs and performances are better than most other groups' regular releases. Meanwhile, Colin Blunstone had been romanced back into the studio by producer Mike Hurst and, under the nom-de-disque of Neil MacArthur, made three excellent singles including a revamp of `She's Not There' that hit the UK Top 40 in 1969. All nine sides recorded by Colin in this period are featured and include his fabulous interpretations of Nilsson's `Without Her', Billy Vera's `Don't Try To Explain' and the Buffalo Springfield's `Hung Upside Down', the latter previously unreleased.
* As a special bonus, the disc contains special mixes of Zombies material that showcase the orchestral overdubs that were added for their aborted RIP project, plus a rare vintage live cut. Over half of "Into The Afterlife"`s contents is unissued, and indeed, ninety percent has never appeared on CD before. Add to that detailed notes that clarifies this murky yet fascinating period in the group's history and is a worthy addition to the perfectly-formed discography of the Zombies.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
this album is the best ive heard for many a year..words to describe the contents are 'sublime'' and 'classy'.its been very well put together and thought out.for all lovers of 60's music and definitely for lovers of the Zombies..now is it out on vinyl??
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Wow!This is a gem.Just why Colin Blunstone didn't become a superstar who knows.World Of Glass,a b-side what a waste ,the totally ott but magnificent She's Not There,an atmospheric breathy version of Without Her;The vocals,The production,it just does't get any better-all just out of this world.Sit back,close your eyes and enjoy.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is for fanatics only. Bits and pieces that are interesting at best but to be avoided unless you are a die-hard fan.
Go and buy Odessey & Oracle, Ennismore, Echo Bridge or Live at the Bloomsbury Theatre - all classics.
Go and buy Odessey & Oracle, Ennismore, Echo Bridge or Live at the Bloomsbury Theatre - all classics.
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