Zombies, The - Shes Coming Home

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Review by Raymond Lim

Album Review: She’s Coming Home by The Zombies (1965) Alright, let’s talk about She’s Coming Home, the quirky little gem from The Zombies that dropped in 1965. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill rock album—it’s got a mix of pop rock charm and symphonic rock swagger, like someone threw a Beatles record into a blender with an orchestra. Released under Parrot Records (because apparently birds were big in branding back then), this thing was directed by Ken Jones, who clearly had some ideas brewing in his noggin. Now, onto the tracks. First up is “She’s Coming Home,” which is basically what happens when you combine teenage angst with a dash of theatrical flair. It opens with this jaunty piano riff that feels like it’s trying to sneak its way into a Broadway show, but don’t hold that against it. Rod Argent’s keyboard work here is so smooth it could butter toast, while Colin Blunstone’s vocals are all soft and dreamy—like he’s whispering secrets only you can hear. You remember this track because it’s catchy as heck, but also kinda weirdly dramatic for something about… well, a girl coming home? Is she bringing groceries? Saving the world? We’ll never know, but dang if it doesn’t stick in your head. Then there’s “I Must Move,” which flips the vibe entirely. If “She’s Coming Home” is the polished frontman at the party, “I Must Move” is the moody poet sulking in the corner. The lyrics are heavy on introspection, full of lines about change and restlessness that feel surprisingly deep for the mid-’60s. Musically, it leans more into their symphonic side, with strings swelling behind the guitars like they’re auditioning for a movie soundtrack. It’s not exactly a bop, but it’s haunting enough to make you stop scrolling through Instagram and actually listen. What makes She’s Coming Home stand out—even today—is how unapologetically itself it is. Sure, it’s not perfect; sometimes it veers dangerously close to cheese territory, but hey, isn’t that part of its charm? It’s like finding an old photograph tucked inside a book—you might cringe at the fashion choices, but you can’t help being charmed by the story behind it. And honestly, isn’t life just one big “She’s Coming Home”? We’re all waiting for something—or someone—to walk back into our lives, even if we don’t know why. Or maybe we’re just overthinking a pop rock tune from the ’60s. Either way, give this album a spin. Just don’t blame me if you start picturing Colin Blunstone serenading you at the grocery store.

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Artist: Zombies, The
Album: Shes Coming Home

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
I Must Move1:55
She's Coming Home2:35

Catalog Numbers

45 PAR 9747V

Labels

Parrot

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Credits

RoleCredit
Directed ByKen Jones

About Zombies, The

English rock band founded in 1962 in St Albans, Herts, England. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. Rod Argent: Keyboards, Vocals Paul Atkinson: Guitars Chris White: Bass, Vocals Colin Blunstone: Lead Vocals Hugh Grundy: Drums Current line-up: Colin Blunstone: Lead Vocals Rod Argent: Keyboards, Vocals Tom Toomey: Guitars, Vocals Søren Koch: Bass, Vocals Steve Rodford: Drums

Name Vars

  • Les Zombies
  • Los Zombies
  • The Zomizi
  • The Zoombies
  • Zombies
  • Zomkies
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Members

  • Rod Argent
  • Colin Blunstone
  • Keith Airey
  • Darian Sahanaja
  • Chris White
  • Sebastian Santa Maria
  • Jim Rodford
  • Hugh Grundy
  • Paul Atkinson
  • Steve Rodford
  • Rick Birkett
  • Tom Toomey

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The Zombies' album *She's Coming Home*, released in 1965, blends Pop Rock and Symphonic Rock in a way that feels ahead of its time. It’s wild to think this gem came out in the US during the height of the British Invasion. The track "She's Coming Home" still stands out as a unique mix of catchy melodies and orchestral vibes. Fun detail—Ken Jones directed the project. Not bad for an album with just two tracks!