One Year


One Year is the debut solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Colin Blunstone, a member of the Zombies. It was released by Epic Records in 1971. It includes "Say You Don't Mind", which peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.

Production

After the Zombies disbanded in 1968, Blunstone left the music business only to return after the surprise success of "Time of the Season". Recorded between 1970 and 1971, One Year was co-produced by Blunstone's former Zombie colleagues Rod Argent and Chris White.

Critical reception

Robin Platts of AllMusic gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, writing: "Widely considered to be Blunstone's best solo album, One Year is the perfect showcase for his distinctive, breathy voice." Neil Tennant said: "It's an incredibly romantic album, which is why it's been with me such a long time." Thurston Moore called it "a gorgeous example of classic British pop music." He added: "It's very personal, very sophisticated in its sentiment."
In 2007, The Guardian included it on the "1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die" list.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.
Musicians
Technical personnel