The True Story of the Fake Zombies
3.8/5
Critic Rating
In 1969, the Zombies had a huge hit single, despite having broken up two years earlier. To meet the unexpected demand, one promoter did the only sensible thing: Hire four kids from Texas to tour America pretending to be a defunct British psych-rock band.
Critic Reviews
Score: 2.5
Fiona Sturges • Financial Times • Aug 4, 2024
"...the makers of The True Story of The Fake Zombies have bungled it. The first instalment of the podcast starts well enough...But in the ensuing episodes Ralston loses his way, embarking on pointless pilgrimages and chasing down bit-players, to no discernible end...it’s a bit of a drag."
Score: 5
Alexi Duggins • The Guardian • Jul 18, 2024
"This show is part fanboy homage, part deep dive into how two separate ensembles...A lively piece of pop history with a wild tale behind it."
