What makes Time of the Zombies by The Zombies notable?

'Time of the Zombies' is notable for its innovative blend of pop and psychedelic rock, particularly highlighted by the enduring hit 'Time of the Season', which became a significant chart success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. This album solidified The Zombies’ influence on subsequent bands within the psychedelic movement and beyond. Released in 1968, 'Time of the Zombies' came during The Zombies' transition from their initial success to disbandment, following their acclaimed album 'Odessey and Oracle'. At this point, they were navigating the complexities of a changing music landscape, marked by internal tensions and label struggles.

Who is Time of the Zombies for?

Time of the Zombies works well if you're into steady pacing for relaxed listening, haunting harmonies for introspective moments and varied tempos for engaging flow.

How many songs are on Time of the Zombies?

Time of the Zombies has 28 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.

Time of the Zombies

The Zombies

76 min · 28 tracks · pop rock

A vibrant tapestry of melodic pop harmonies and psychedelic textures that encapsulates the spirit of the late 1960s.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Time of the Season — This track features a distinctive bassline and haunting vocals that have made it an enduring anthem of the 1960s counterculture. Its infectious groove and introspective lyrics capture the essence of the era's experimentation.
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Care of Cell 44 — Opening with bright harmonies and a whimsical narrative, this song exemplifies The Zombies’ lyrical creativity and baroque pop sensibilities, setting a tone that resonates throughout the album.
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A Rose for Emily — With its lush arrangement and poignant storytelling, this track showcases the band's ability to weave emotional depth into their melodies, making it a standout in their catalog.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends pop and psychedelic rock effectively, though its cohesion suffers from a lengthy tracklist.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements, enhancing the psychedelic feel without overshadowing the vocal harmonies.
The sequencing places 'Time of the Season' as the final track, allowing it to serve as a climactic conclusion to the album's exploration of love and existential themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for relaxed listening
haunting harmonies for introspective moments
varied tempos for engaging flow
nostalgic vibes for reflective afternoons
two-halves structure for focused sessions

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established wider recognition with the hit 'Time of the Season' during a transitional phase.
Career context: Released in 1968, 'Time of the Zombies' came during The Zombies' transition from their initial success to disbandment, following their acclaimed album 'Odessey and Oracle'. At this point, they were navigating the complexities of a changing music landscape, marked by internal tensions and label struggles.
Stylistic neighbors: The Beach Boys· Love· The Hollies

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Butchers Tale (Western Front 1914)

The narrative shifts to a first-person perspective reflecting on the horrors of war through vivid imagery and personal sentiment.

This choice to shift perspectives deepens the emotional weight of the song, contrasting personal experience against historical tragedy in a unique way.