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The Zombies

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Topic: The Zombies

Posted By: Alagithil
Subject: The Zombies
Date Posted: November 12 2005 at 11:06

I know, I know-- "The Zombies? They're pop! They're just Beach Boys-influenced baroque pop that--" STOP. Baroque-pop, in this case, indicates a mixture of pop and classical, an ideal of progressive rock. Now, I'd like you to go listen to "Hung Up On A Dream" once or twice and tell me that's not one of the best syntheses of classical and rock you've heard--as well as an incredible showcase for the beloved Mellotron. Their follow-up band, Argent, is in the Prog Archives listings, and if such bands as Procol Harum, (a major influence) or ESPECIALLY The Moody Blues are here, perhaps so should the Zombies.

But they're no priority.

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Life is like an avantgarde play because tuna.

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Posted By: salmacis
Date Posted: November 12 2005 at 15:32

Yeah I think The Zombies are a definite candidate for inclusion here- 'Oddesey and Oracle' is a genuine masterpiece; it's flooded with mellotron plus the songs are gorgeously crafted; far above most music in 1968 in terms of intricacy, and above much of it today.