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  • Summary: The latest full-length release from British psychedelic pop band The Zombies was recorded in part at keyboardist Rod Argent's home studio.
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  • Record Label: Cooking Vinyl
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Psychedelic/Garage, British Psychedelia, AM Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Baroque Pop, British Invasion
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. 90
    It’s the continuation of a fabled legacy and one that has not only stood the test of time but remains vibrant and invigorating all these decades on. Clearly, The Zombies are still in the game and still playing for keeps.
  2. Mar 30, 2023
    80
    While you'll find little direct trace of Odessey And Oracle here, or of course White's distinctive songwriting contributions, Blunstone's heartfelt interpretation of Argent's classicist craft does, though, endure. [May 2023, p.34]
  3. Mar 31, 2023
    80
    More than half a century later, those youthful ambitions are herein fulfilled, in 10 tracks of maturity and majesty.
  4. Mar 30, 2023
    60
    While it's admirable that they're not content to simply rehash older material, the riskier new material sometimes hits its mark and sometimes flops. The edgier tracks on Different Game will appeal to die-hard fans and those following the Zombies' entire journey, but might register as confusing for casual listeners. As ever, all the surrounding details are reduced to afterthoughts whenever Blunstone sings.
  5. Mojo
    Mar 30, 2023
    60
    This is a still-hungry group flexing their creative muscles. [May 2023, p.86]
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  1. Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Rod's lyrics and production arrangements, plus Colin's vocals make this album a very enjoyable experience.