Unfortunately only released on CD in Japan in 2008, this long lost aborted third album from The Zombies has seen the light of day on a vinyl release as well. Still present are the melancholy lyrics, beautiful melodies, baroque-y harpsichords and mellotrons, etc etc. Previously these songs were available on some extended version releases of the Odyssey and Oracle LP and a compilation called Time of the Zombies from 1974, but never got its own release until recently.
The RIP album was intended for release in 1969 but was never fully realized, as it was recorded in a transition period before the band broke up and later formed as Argent, who If I recall correctly did that 70s rock radio staple "Hold Your Head Up." But alas, this release still sounds like the Zombies at their best. If you're willing to shell out $30 you can also get a copy of it on vinyl which has been released by Sweet Dandelion records. Regardless, if you've played Singles A's + B's and Odyssey and Oracle to death pick up this lost gem.
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