One Year

Colin Blunstone recorded his first solo album (after the Zombies broke up) in 1971, and it's wavered in and out of availability domestically ever since. While this 2007 re-release has no extras or refurbishments, it doesn't need to--it is a nearly perfect album of sweet ballads, gutsy rock, and even some blue-eyed soul. The sensitive arrangements, replete with strings, supports Blunstone's achingly lovely voice.