Search - Zombi :: Surface to Air

This record rules so hard...

D. Galante | watchcity, Ma | 05/04/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Really, imagine if you will...Rush circa 1980 gives Alex Lifeson a break, recruits John Carpenter and decides to form a Tangerine Dream tribute band on the side...behold the majesty of Zombi! Using vintage keyboards, these two dudes conjure up epics that will feed those whom are starving for some heavy duty Korg action! Accompanied by some tastefully busy drumming (just admit it-the dude from Mastodon goes a bit too far at times), these two dudes bring the nerd jams. If you own "1984", "Moving Pictures", and think the theme to "Assault on Precinct 13" is rad, buy this immediately. Synth heaven!!!"

A Bit Derivative, But Fun

Brandon Stanley | United States | 11/28/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I've seen this complaint/compliment throw around regarding this band: they sound too much like (insert band name here) from the 70's, or such-and-such horror soundtrack, etc. Certainly, this group Zombi is nothing astoundingly original, but their sound is a loving and exacting tribute, if nothing else, to the most creative and inspired music of the 70's and even 80's.



The band consists of two musicians (I won't go into names or minute details), who between the two of them play synthesizers, bass guitar and drums. As far as comparisons goes, this music is most similar to many current groups which were most prolific and interesting in their heyday: Tangerine Dream, Rush, Genesis, and others. One of the groups biggest influences, however, is the Italian group Goblin, who most famously created soundtracks for directors Dario Argento and George Romero (Zombi is the Italian name for the classic movie/soundtrack Dawn of the Dead).



I hate to critique music these days, but I want to end with this: it's nothing that will shake the foundations of the world, but Zombi's music is exciting, adventurous, and fun. The drums are amongst the best I've heard in my rather brief but music-absorbed life, and the synthesizers are pure vintage 70's Moog and likewise. Tracks 2 & 3 are my favorites - they have simple, synth & sequencer driven riffs with tons of layering and interplay from the drums and bass. The rhythms are rather static, but they build up to incredible heights. It's hard to describe, as you can see, but the results are fantastic. Check it out!"

Great band! Amazing!

Mikael L. Simpson | Philadelphia, PA | 07/17/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Lynn Belvedere was somewhat negative in her review; often comparing this band to Yes and Genesis. Those two bands are not what Zombi are going for! Sit down and watch "Escape From New York" or "Dawn Of The Dead (1978)" and you'll see exactly what this band is going for. You will also find that this band not only captures it perfectly, but also adds their own little touch to it.



I remember years back when I bought the "Zombi" LP by Goblin, I thought I'd never find another album (let alone BAND) that sounded anything like that. Thankfully Zombi has come along."