This presents, in chronological sequence, both sides of all 14 of
the Zombies' British singles.
The Zombies were one of the most consistent British '60s bands, so it's no surprise that this is a great compilation, containing nothing mediocre and little that's even average. In addition to the three well-known hits "She's Not There," "Tell Her No," and "Time of the Season" (all present), there's an abundance of gems from B-sides and flop singles: "I Must Move," "Indication," "She's Coming Home," "Gotta Get a Hold of Myself," and "Beechwood Park" are just the very best of those. However, the absence of the great U.S.-only 1965 single "I Want You Back Again"/"I Remember When I Loved Her" and, to a lesser degree, some standout LP-only tracks (particularly "Changes" from
Odessey & Oracle) prevents this from being the definitive single-disc best-of. Collectors should note that all tracks are presented in their mono versions, as they were originally issued. The differences between these and other versions in circulation are usually minor, but occasionally noticeable, as in the strange guitar reverb on "I Must Move" and the more prominent organ lines in "Time of the Season," although in the latter case the mono mix is actually inferior to the more familiar one. There are no liner notes, but the insert contains lots of press clippings and reprints of original press reviews of the singles, if you're looking for another reason to buy tracks that you might already have. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide