There are many great vocalists in the history of rock, but a voice like Colin Blunstone's is one of a kind. Some singers don't just sing the song; they fill the room with its emotion.
One could say that this is precisely what Blunstone's breathy, hazy, fragile tenor accomplishes.
The Zombies: Where the legacy began
The Zombies, who brought Blunstone to his first major stage, were one of the most refined groups of the 60s. If Odessey and Oracle is still considered one of the holy books of psychedelic pop today, we believe Colin's vocals play a huge part in that.
Every emotional break you hear in a Zombies song — a slight sigh, a hidden sadness in the melody, a glimmer of bright hope — filters through his voice.
Colin Blunstone's solo works are, naturally, another chapter.
More introverted, more melancholic, more "Colin"
His solo career, which began in 1971 with One Year, is like a quiet continuation of the post-Zombies world. Less bright colors, more shadows. Less collective lyrics, more a personal diary. Journey is a very special stop on this route:
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