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Not bad, but not enough variety.
i was looking forward to this one based on the descriptors i had seen for it, but ultimately found it to be a bit disappointing. second side of the album is stronger than the first side. tonally i don't find it dissimilar to television's 'marquee moon' or perhaps the modern lovers, but the songwriting just doesn't really grip me. obviously the vocals here are going to be the most controversial for people, but i didn't mind them. to me, they've got that post-punk-y apathy. it's not a bad album at all, but i don't know that i found it particularly compelling.
This album kinda grew on me as I listened more. Overall though, I'm not sure why I would ever listen to this one again.
I liked this. It was a good mix of several styles. Almost like they were in between classic rock and punk with heavy influences from both.
Not bad but a little undercooked
Run of the mill Britpop/rock. Astonishingly neutral
These guys sound like nerds.
Quite and interesting album, a pleasant listening 3/5
Whamwie
I don't love it, but I'm guessing it would grow on me.
This has all bad the elements of Television and Velvet Underground (Dated production, "unique" singer, rough around the edges) but none of the elements that make them some of the greatest musicians (great songwriting, interesting and genre pushing ideas, being able to sing a note). What I am trying to say is this is just diet Television and it is not very interesting. It is fine, but no one needs to listen to this before they die, unless they want to listen to the 1001 British albums that you maybe kind of heard of that one time. Mid 3.
Solid but not extraordinary. Singer’s voice bothered me after a while. Really enjoyed the instrumentation on this tho!
Better than Coldplay
It was okay.
6/10 Ok...some promise, but nothing earth shattering. 11-19-2025
Started off kind of bad, got good, then got boring. It's fine.
i appreciate the "odd" sound of a lot of this, but i just cant really get past the sound of his voice. overall it was alright, but i wont be coming back to this one. standout tracks: 💀
Ok album. No real standouts.
So — I'd heard tell that the singer in this band wasn't great. The top-rated review says as much, and a fellow group member had made a point to mention something to that effect. But it's no way the singer is **that bad**, right? How would an album with a singer that bad even get on an album like this? (And let's not talk about Dylan here; he's not bad, he's just incredibly unique.) And, well ... see, I wouldn't even say that this singer's bad so much as they're... Allow me to quickly walk through the experience starting this album. Track one kicks off, and I'm honestly taken by the instrumentation. It's catchy, exciting, very well played ... and it holds true throughout the entire album, but specifically when it hits you at the front of the album it's like, "Damn — I'm in for some good power pop!" And then the singer shows up. And it's not that he's bad, again. It's just that ... he is so obviously the weakest link here. His voice is flat, sort of nasally, and ... jeez, it barely ever modulates. It hardly matters what song it is, and it sure doesn't matter what part of the song it is: he never changes from that dull nasal warble. And it's not like he **can't** sound any better than this; on what's clearly the single reason why this album is on this list, "Another Girl, Another Planet", he doesn't sound bad at all! And then the next song happens and he's back to his nasal moan. It just never stops, and he honestly brings down every song just by his presence. The instrumental could be and often is great, and then he opens his mouth and you end up wondering if **no one else** was capable of taking the mic. It gets even more obvious when the woman in the group takes up backing vocals; she's clearly on another level from him and it just makes it all the more obvious what a weak singer he is. Maybe this kind of singing was just the style at the time (I can sure imagine seeing Big Important Critics™ and the book defending it as "unique"), but, I'unno. To me (and I know I'm not one of the only ones, harr-harr), it's an incredibly distracting detraction. And it really is a shame. Again, the band is **great**. If I could focus more on the instrumentals, I'd probably be feeling a lot more positive about this album. Maybe I wouldn't be claiming it as one of the best of all time, but for sure it'd be one of the stronger power pop albums of the late 70's I've heard. At the very least, they **did** produce a good song in "Another Girl, Another Planet". But as a whole experience, it's not the worst or even unbearable, but it obviously could be so much better than it is. If only the singer were stronger. Sorry, guys.
As the album went on, I became more attuned to the vocals. At first, I didn't really consider them particularly good. However, I started to appreciate what they offered about midway through the album. I suppose you would say this is a bit of a more refined punk album. Possibly a little bit more musical than other bands of that era. Not quite as harsh and raw sounding but without losing that punk element, I think that the songs were punchy, short, sharp, and to the point. They were not groundbreaking, but they weren't terrible either. Favourite track - 'Another Girl, Another Planet'. 7/10
Better than what I was expecting. Never heard of them or this album. Really like the vibe of this one. Will listen to this album again.
Pretty solid music! But why that guy had to open his mouth?
not bad, a bit depressed
With a better singer, this coulda been something. Unfortunately, the Gordon Gano vocals only work with The Violent Femmes.
I really dig the instrumentation here. Some really catchy and fun melodies and riffs here but it’s ultimately undercut by the singer for me.
to be fair the band has good chemistry and riffs and a strong general sound, wasn’t a fan of the vocalist much though, typical rock album really
It was nice It wasn't my type so it is good to listen the song I wasn't able to listen all the songs but The Only Ones I listen are good-great
Estoy, estoy...
Ég fíla sándið en lögin eru ekki mjög eftirminnileg
Will try again later. Didn't really stand out this time, contrary to what their name might lead you to expect.
What a curious band and album. I know both the Wikipedia and "1001 Albums" entries reference the band members' punk roots, but it's hard to hear it on most of the tracks (except maybe "Language problem". That said, Peter Perrett's warble of a voice is strangely beguiling (and often reminds me of Pulp), and their overall sound seems far ahead of their time, more alt-rock/indie than anything from the late 70s. I know their (big?) hit was "Another girl, another planet", but for me the best songs of the album were the opening track "The whole of the law", the somber "Breaking down" and the bizarre "The beast". I'm not sure I'll ever listen to this again, but I'm glad to have heard The Only Ones.
there's a lot of playing around with tempo and dynamics here across the album which I always appreciate. wish I responded to the songs more.
Good but nothing special, enjoyed like half the songs here
Riding the crest of the punk/new wave wave, the Only Ones deliver a safe and satisfying album with their pop smoothing of their more raw, confrontational, and sophisticated peers. One of Steve Lillywhite's earliest project, you can see similarities with his later works. The band didn't prove to have staying power, but this entry is one of the main reasons 1978 is such a great year for music, despite disco*. *I am not anti disco. It just seems to be more of a fad than an actual genre.
The band sounds quite nice. The vocal is an "acquired taste" sometimes, but it goes down better on faster tracks, than slower ones.
3 von 5 kein Banger
Nothing remarkable
Jotenkin ihan jees, mutta vähän perusrokiksi menee välillä. 3/5
Its was good
“Another Girl, Another Planet” rules. The rest sounds like a man grunting his way through an existential bowel movement.
Another Girl, Another Planet is a really good tune and their one hit. A couple other decent tracks (City of Fun,…) but kind of an “also ran” of a new wave-ish sound. Does anyone else hear Robyn Hitchcock here?
Like others, I really like Another Girl, Another Planet, but the rest of the album is just okay.
Well most of this is very middle of the road when heard for the first time nearly 50 years later. But when I heard "No Peace for the Wicked", I thought it had somehow skipped on to Violent Femmes! Now I know one of VF's influences.
Good album
Not bad but nothing special. I wonder how it ended up here?
kinda mid. 3 Stars.
Good listen- another girl is a banger. Bit too repetitive to score higher
Better than I was expecting. I could hear their sound in more modern bands/songs. 2.5 rating
I’m intrigued. It’s some sort of discount version of Television - not only because of the lead singer’s voice. I also get a Bowie/T Rex vibe I need to listen a few more times - however it’s definitely not as strong as for example Television or Magazine
What seemed at first like lazy Brit punk belied some pretty complex musicianship. I liked the album but at no point did I feel my toe threaten a tap.
It's good music, but way too regular for me. 3 stars
Okay. Nice
This album could've been better. "Self-Titled"'s Wikipedia page says it's partly a punk album, but there's barely any in it. I've heard other records similar to "Self-Titled" That singer sounds like an amateur, and that's about the only thing punk about this album. I hope the next album is better. 3 stars for "Self Titled".
# 588 - The Only Ones The Only Ones - Enjoyable, but not essential. This one surprised me. The opening track kicks off with tasty chord changes, solid production, and a vibe that makes you think, “Alright, this could be something.” And then the vocals arrive. Let’s just say they’re… an acquired taste. Rubbish, maybe—but somehow, they mostly work. There’s a mix of good and bad here. The guitar work is unexpectedly sharp in places, and the lyrics occasionally rise above the haze. It’s more tuneful and varied than expected, and while it’s good enough for background music, it rarely demands your full attention. You lean in, get intrigued, and then drift back to your conversation. Best Track (if you must): The Immortal Story – the one that lingers just a little longer than the rest. Verdict: Dreamy, melancholic, and slightly haunting New Wave. Enjoyable, but not essential. Closing thought: Like the band’s name, this album is fine—but far from the only one you need to hear.
This album is not per se my cup of tea, but I understand why it is on this list. It's from the year 1978 and seems to predate what later would be power pop as well as indie rock from the 2000s. If you wouldn't know the release date, you could mistake some passages for stuff that's a lot younger.
He definitely has a voice. I almost gave up on the entire album but a couple songs sort of hit me in the end. Overall not polished. But not all music is supposed to be.
This was pretty solid. Very violent femmes sounding. Some really nice moments, including some standout guitar parts that I normally don’t associate with this genre. but a little too much drone to justify a higher rating. Probably closer to 3.5
Really liked how loose and accessible the instrumentals were, sometimes the punk and punk-adjacent bands can be a little too grating on first listen. I understand the vocalist's very intense English accent will cause controversy among some of us but it worked for me. Solid 3.5.
I should really like this. I love Television and the Replacements and acts that are soincally tangiential to this but there just aren't any standout tracks and the vocals were just utterly grating to me.
Yeah, alright. Some great drums and guitar in here but the vocals didn't really do it for me in parts. I liked another girl another planet and Peter and the pets.
Good but a little whiney for me
Once again, interesting from an historical perspective. Sounds like they influenced Westerberg a bit. Would I ever listen again? Probably not.
Decent post-punk pop; New York influenced; definitely not my preferred vocal style. Kind of trying to be a Cockney Lou Reed? (Jilted John meets Lou Reed, perhaps.) But I liked the musical arrangements and production very much. Eg the instrumental passages on The Beast were really good. Their "big hit" - Another Girl, Another Planet - isn't my favourite track on this album; there are other, more affecting songs. The deceptively throwaway It's The Truth drew me in, for instance. None of it really set me on fire, although you can tell, from the satisfyingly noisy outro on the original album closer, that they'd have been good live. Final point to note - yet another really good drummer. I have a new appreciation of drummers, from this project. PS I don't ever remember them being on Top Of The Pops. Were they?
The guitars are tight and supreme. The band has a Rolling Stones mixed with a ska type horn section. Had they hired a decent singer this may have been a more robust group.
I rather liked this. Quite simple (in a good way) punky rock with a nice energy. Not spectacular but I can enjoy this. Would have been nice live.
koja šteta! bend zvuči dobro i katkad više nego dobro, al vokal mi je nepodnošljiv. situaciju dobro opisao top rivju na ovoj stranici. jebiga
Sounds like a punk guy nursing a bad sinus infection getting the opportunity of a lifetime to showcase his songs when Bette Midler’s touring band’s bus breaks down and they decide to back him up. Some good moments but never quite gels for me. Beasts I think is the highlight.
Perfectly nice, very Television influenced sound.
lite för oklart. inte så bra som jag först trodde, andra låten är t.ex jättebra. behöver nog egentligen lyssnas på igen.
Not the type of songs i usually go for
If you ask anyone of geriatric age, into punk, this is gold. I find it just above passable.
ihan ok mut ei kyl ees mid. 2,5 jos vois antaa
Der gesang ist schnell nervig, schade ansonsten ziemlich gut 3/5
I wasn't sure how much I would like this album after the first song, particularly the vocals. But the second song Another Girl, Another Planet was a lot better - catchy riffs and vocals hung with it. And that's kind of how the album went - some songs I could do without and some songs that were solid. On the solid side, maybe City of Fun, The Beast, Language Problem, and Peter and the Pets. Not sure why but at times it reminded me of the Violent Femmes. All in all, pretty middle of the road.
Album 1001! Still got a few more, apparently, but what an accomplishment. These guys were alright. Kinda punk, I guess. The mix I got on Spotify when the album wrapped up was better than they were so their contemporaries were at least my jam.
“Karl, you’re on another planet mate” Ricky Gervais to Karl Pilkington, XFM. They often played this song, so it was nice to go to the source!
Great instrumentation but the vocals sound pretty bad like depressed British folks smoking opium.
Cool.
if i had found this during my ramones era, i am certain i would have gone crazy for this. as it is, a few songs definitely made it to my liked. reports of the nasally voice are over exaggerated imo. that's just a british guy singing. liked: another girl another planet, the beast,
Eh
Not bad honestly and has some things I kinda like - sort of slacker British vibe with sad-sack lovelorn lyrics, some bits of punk and classic rock, decent guitar work. Another Girl, Another Planet is the standout and kinda reminds of the Replacements or the Hold Steady even. Some sort of ska/reggae-ish bits that remind me of the Clash. The faster/rockier songs are definitely the best. Didn't hate it overall.
Starts out first few songs sounding like it could be cool and experimental 70s rock, singing is tough but can be charming. Ends up sounding very boring and filler
New wave one hit wonders. One stone cold banger, the rest of the album tries (and fails) to keep up. This one being on here is a genuine head scratcher. Best Songs: Another Girl, Another Planet; The Beast; Language Problem
221/1089 - Strange voice, competent music, nothing too memorable. Voice, sounds like George Harrison on a bad day or a British version of The Strokes.
Not bad, but not really my thing. Probably 3/5
Once again, thought it wasn't as good as band like the replacements or buzzcocks who this reminds me of, but it's also better than expected going off the fact I've never heard of them.
Never heard of this group or album before. I liked it. I especially like how the drums sound and guitar playing is pretty good too. The vocals are somewhat amateurish but that’s part of the appeal. Favorite songs were Another Girl, Another Planet, The Beast, and Language Problem.
could i write poetry to this? n
pretty meh for me
this is fine. nothing standout and nothing egregious
Can see where a lot of bands got some influence. Some Jawbreaker sounding songs!
Another 70s British rock album I did not need to hear before I died. How many of these are there gonna be on this list. Fine album though in all fairness but like.
The poppy punk on The Only Ones' self-titled and debut album is lovely. I wasn't anticipating an early new wave album to sound this good. Like, The Only Ones even mixed it up and incorporated some jazz! The lyrics are good--clever and interesting. Mostly it was a sixties vibe but with flourishes from the eighties, which made for such a good listen. But damn the vocals drone on too much. Still enough for a 3, though.
Quite solid, not one dimensional UK punk
Being 80s pop, I was hoping I would like this more, but I found it pretty forgettable.
Solid early punk influenced rock. Nothing that blows me away but it's fun and very listenable.
I'm not sure why I had to listen to this album before I died. I have now I can't imagine listening to it again. It's patchy, it's ok but it didn't connect with me
Another grower I think The tracks are pretty mellow overall. Kind of punky, but funky.
This was ok. Some interesting moments but not a band that I will be looking at again
A nice surprise. Feels like the missing link between punk and pop-punk. I was amazed to see that it’s a 1978 album, some bands from the mid-90s actually sound almost the same. Not a big fan of the singer’s voice, and some tracks are clearly far better than others. But the funky keyboards were a welcome (and surprising) addition to the punk vibe. A laudable effort.
Really good 70s Brirish garage rock.
New to me. I enjoyed it, but I won't seek them out from this listen.
This was decent. Interesting voice. Kinda sounded like bowie here and there which is probably fine.
Very typical of the time. An OK listen
Ein bisschen Punk, aber nicht so übel
Came in knowing one song and it is the best on the album by a mile but this does have a bit of something going for it. Surprised they are pretty much a forgotten act now
Another girl another planet is a work of genius, the rest not so much.
Was this the Violent Femmes before the Violent Femmes were the Violent Femmes?
Really solid
After reading reviews (not doing that again) I was worried. I liked this a lot. It’s rockabilly and punk mixed together I feel like. I thought sure they would at least be 80s but they were 70s. Cool sound and I had never heard it before. 6.2
Was debating between 2 and 3 for this, but decided to round up. Tight guitar work and some good songs “another girl, another planet” is my fave, but it loses points for the singers voice. Like a crappier buzzcocks
1. Another Girl, Another Planet 2. Peter And The Pets 3. City Of Fun
Not bad, but nothing to make me come back again
Nice example late 70s new wave/ not quite punk / rock. The stand out track is Another Girl, Another Planet, found on many a compilation album over years.
Didn't grab me one way or another
Meh. Not bad, but it sounded like I was just listening to the same song for most of it. Best song: Breaking Down Notable(s): Another Girl, Another Planet, The Whole Of The Law
This is a solid album - raw and ready, yes the vocals are naff but it makes up for that in the execution of its experimentation
Great album aged ok
Have loved Another Girl Another Planet for years - but have not ever listened to any other tracks by the Only Ones. Was a bit surprised by the eclectic nature of the album with Another Girl Another Planet the clear stand out. Peter Perretts vocals are a bit marmitey - on some tracks they work - with hints of lou reed- but on some of the slower tracks they really grate.
I definitely did not mind listening to this, but it was not something that stuck with me after I finished it. The opener and Another Girl, Another Planet were pretty fun listens and probably my favourites. The Immortal Story is great as well.
Solid drumming, lazy singing, can see the iconic importance of the music but a bit too soft and unstructured for me.
Hyvä levy tuo mieleen hyvät brittipop bändit mutta rock n rollimmalla meiningillä. Tykkään tällaisesta.
I had already listened to this, except I kinda didn't because I entirely forgot about doing so. It was someone recommending a lot of power pop so I could get familiar with the genre and maybe have a positive outlook on it (I didn't), but apparently I liked this album more than the others I got. Coming back to it tho, I can see *why* I would like this more than more straightforward power pop albums given this is partly a punk album, but it's also just too uneven, some songs can be the type of rocking new wave thing I love and the next is a slower jam which I don't care for much, it's hard because at its best this album really, REALLY pulls some cool songs out but as a whole... it's alright
Good power pop debut album from the late 70s, mixed with a bit of punk and psychedelia.
Weder nervig no bsunders usserordendlich oder uffallend geil. The Only Ones by the only ones bechund nur the only three
The only one album i have missed due to moving apartment. Aber au the only one album woni am post-zügletag ufgholt han. Heds spass gmach und isches worth it gsi: Jein. Hed nöd gschadet, aber hät eich au nüd verpasst. wenn das nöd d definition vum ne 3er isch, denn weissi au nöd. Only threes by lill'cruzy
nonie ghört – überraschend guet aber halt scho nöd allzu ufmerksam gsi 1 song gesavet = 3 küssli uf d'stirn
No es tan mediocre como piensan otros comentaristas. Lo que me llamó la atención es lo moderno que suena.
Not outstanding rock
Great music, a classic '70s Rock sound that caught me off guard, but terrible singing. Favorite Track: "Breaking Down".
Only knew one single by these guys so wasn’t expecting much. Pretty decent listen in the end
Um disco que flutua muito, com altos e baixos muito bem definidos. A sonoridade entre Badfinger e Undertones me pegou um pouco, ainda devo ouvir mais vezes e procurar os demais discos pra ouvir
Familiar sound but from before the bands I'm used to hearing play it. Influential or just the mid to late 70s?
Good album. Nothing too exceptional but enjoyable tunes
Not bad!
sometimes you listen to the most random shit cuz of this list ... btw we're almost at a year of albums!!
M'évoque parfois Bowie, le Velvet Underground, un précurseur de Jack White parfois et des Pixies. Au confluent des genres du rock, en quelque sorte.
This band is very tight musically, but I don't like the singer's voice much. For that reason it's not an album I would be likely to seek out in the future.
Ok
This would be better without the singer, I hate to say.
The Only Ones’ self-titled debut walks a fine line between punk attitude and classic rock sensibility — a blend that probably felt fresh and adventurous when it dropped in 1978. In hindsight, it doesn’t hit quite as hard as some of its punk contemporaries. The band leaned more into melody and musicianship than raw energy or rebellion, which gives the album a unique identity, but also makes it feel slightly out of step with the genre’s most defining moments. "Another Girl, Another Planet" is easily the standout — a near-perfect power pop track that still holds up decades later. It’s punchy, romantic, and effortlessly cool. The closer, "As My Wife Says," also lands well, giving the album a thoughtful, almost cinematic finish. The rest of the tracklist, however, struggles to match those peaks. It's not a bad record — just one that feels more like a time capsule than a timeless statement. Favorite Song: "Another Girl, Another Planet"
This is why the Caesars sound the way they do. Love when the thread to an ancestor is so clear.
Mick Jagger + 70s pop-punk... It was interesting but I found myself wishing they had more instrumental/jam sections than noise/pop-punk. Didn't like his voice much, either.
Spectacular title track
Liked it, but not compelled to revisit.
Great music, awful vocals.
Favorite Track: Peter and the Pets
point0.
i liked this album! the second song was my favorite. i fucks with the british 70s punk kinna sound. i’ll def listen to that song again but the album as a whole…prolly not any time soon. appreciated it for what it was tho. 3 star!
I liked this album! Fun vibes throughout and plenty of interesting moments on this album. Favorite tracks: the whole of the law, another girl another planet, no peace for the wicked 6/10
The ramones but more whiny
It’s very much something of the time. More generic British music.
New to me and kinda punky. I was ready to be a hater but I actually liked it
Not bad, not great.
It was good. A really interesting blend of sounds
I dig the vibe, but could only make it halfway through before it felt like the same thing over and over again
I'm not MAD about the amount of punk I'm listening to but this is getting silly. So far I can see why Another Girl Another Planet is the song I know. Everything else sort of blending together. Good voice tho, def one of the instruments. Becoming a pattern that I say all the songs sound the same and then immediately one stands out: I'm enjoying creature of doom. Language Problem also. Enough standout tracks here to enjoy but mostly background noise. Look ultimately I just don't think punk was really meant to come in albums. It was made for spitting at each other in shit clubs and for shuffling in your car while you crash into the palace of westminster. The LP format is just an unfortunate necessity.
I can't tell if this is really good or really boring, but Americans did it better. I'll enjoy the source material: Television and Blondie.
I didn’t have time to listen to the whole thing, but the songs I listened to were alright. I particularly liked Another Girl, Another planet
Surpsingly good. Who said punk rock allowed non-musician to make music?
That is nice
At first I thought this album was a total miss. That wannabe Lou Reed / Bowie voice really threw me off, especially on the slower tracks where it just sounds awkward. But as the album went on, it really won me over. It’s sharp, well put together, and often delivers some proper post-punk energy while keeping a raw, punk edge. A really solid find in the end … but with an unpleasant voice.
Nothing Special.
Прикольно вроде
I don't care what anyone says, this album is lovely. I saw quite a few people complaining about the main vocalist's voice, but I guess they've never listened to something like Pavement (or, if I'm being bold, even The Smiths and maybe The B-52's). Actually, the most off-putting thing about the album is its cover, but that's beside the point. I liked the first two tracks the most, I think they're really solid. The rest of the album wasn't too memorable, but I still really liked the overall style of the music and some of the lyrics (like in No Peace For The Wicked) were really relatable. All in all, nice a record.
I imagine this landed much better at the time. It's not bad, but it's also largely unremarkable to these ears in 2025. Grading on a curve a bit for the release year, so this one sneaks into a 3. 2.5
Really not into the vocals but the rest of it kind of hits.
The instrumentals are rad but the flat singing is bothering me I’d probably really like this as a sync in a movie
Definitely a typical late 70's album. Nothing overly complex, but the bass really cuts through the mix on a lot of these songs. City of Fun is the coolest riff Somehow it gives me a Lynrd Skynrd mixed with Beatles vibe
I liked the album for the most part but his voice was taking me out of it
Decent punk rock, especially considering it's from 1978. Never heard of the band though. 3/5
Another Girl, Another Planet - knew the song but never heard of the band :D But not so fussed about the rest of the album
Oooo his voice gahhh. I didn't hate the music, I actually liked some of it but during 'language problem' I just needed it to stop. I only knew 'another girl, another planet' and I did like that song but a whole album was a bit much. I feel like this list is compiled by people who liked a hit and then felt the need to include a whole album rather than considering including worthwhile and diverse albums.
When a lead vocalist is that bad, the music really has to be top tier. A few songs did deliver, but not one I'll rush back to.
Post punk / rock, very brit
I’ve never heard or heard of this band. First song starts with some good sax - I’m hopeful! Then the vocals start and don’t line up with expectations at all. I’m sad! Then the next song is not bad- vocals match the mood. Suddenly we are in Violent Femmes territory. Not sure who came first but they are very similar. Overall a slightly punkish pop sound. Definitely grew on me. The Immortal Story, which was the final track of the original album (there a reissue with bonus tracks) was the highlight for me.
Instrumentals were great, but I didn’t like the vocal style
Give me an instrumental version and it’s a 5.
Meh
Another girl, another planet is a banger, the rest is fairly forgettable
Very good sound and energy and intention from the artist. This album just did not mesh with me personally, it was dreadfully middling to get through. I am definitely an outsider to the genre, but I do listen to enough music to recognize there is quality present, and a fair amount of diversity in tone of some of the tracks. Middling score from me, this is not bad, but does not perk up my ears besides the skill heard from the musicians playing the instruments.
interesting lil gem.
Musically it is quite good, but the singer can’t sing in the worst possible way. He just sounds constipated
Pretty boring and drab, saved maybe one song, sounded like generic orange juice or prefab sprout.
Completely fine.
Correcto
2.9 Bit of a strange addition to the list. One hit wonder, and the one hit is barely a hit. Not sure what the list has gained from their appearance. They aren't bad, but they aren't good. Distinctly average.
Seems like an early violent femmes
I liked it, light rock but it did sound a little Beatle-ish if you like that but slightly more whiny.
The guys voice on the first track made me think he was originally a bad singer, then he suffered a stroke, making him worse. Later tracks were uphill from there, perhaps with me getting used to it, sounding much like the Violent Femmes singer at times. The music behind him I enjoyed universally.
I didn’t hate it. Listened through it without skipping any songs. Vocals are a bit tough at times. 2.5 stars.
pretty good
This is a very obvious one-hit wonder. "Another girl,Another World" is a nice track but the rest is meh. not bad but nothing that sticks.
nice 70s rock, no complaints
- Rather surprised that this is considered punk, but I can see how it led to quite a few pop-punk groups in the 90s and 00s. Has a flavor of Arctic Monkeys to it, too. - Considering how very British Perrett's voice is, I was surprised at how often I grooved along with it. But it did lose me occasionally with its whiny drawl. (Also having Kakoulli on backing vocals made an odd tension considering how much more melodic her voice is.) - Not surprised that "Another Girl, Another Planet" is the only track with longevity. It is the clear standout.
Pretty good, but i already don't remember much about it. A light version of British punk. A bit softer but easier to listen to. Vocals take some getting used to
As Punk goes, it’s not a bad album, but nothing that’ll set my hair ablaze. A nice blend of grit and whine.
Enjoyable listen, sometimes almost punk
Fine
Enjoyable.
Here is another British band I never heard of. This album starts smooth and mellow then transitions to rock. The singer has a sort of droopy voice (reminds me of Lou Reed). Overall this was better than I expected, but nothing memorable. Three stars.
normal demais
I'm old enough to remember "Another Girl, Another Planet" when it came out, and remember it as a better than average bit of Power Pop. So, seeing the debut album here in the pantheon of greats was a bit of a surprise. here goes.... OK. So "Another Girl, Another Planet" is the standout track of the album, but the rest... distinctly average. I can't understand why this LP is here in the 1001, but superior albums like "Can't Stand The Rezillos" isn't. Ah, sweet mystery of life.
another girl another planet innit
Overall a decent 70s album, but most of the songs were a little too slow, and the vocals on a couple songs were really annoying. My favorite song was The Whole of the Law because of the sax parts.
How frustrating, there's snippets of some really good stuff in here but overall the record just doesn't really do much. There's so many fun instrumental elements which don't match with the singing or the general vibe of the music. What exactly were they trying to achieve?
Never heard of these guys or this album, kind of enjoyed it after a hiatus from this project due to vacation. 3*
pretty cool
good
5.5/10 Could have been good if they had a better singer. Highlights: Another Girl, Another Planet Creature of Doom Peter and the Pets
Fun jammy stuff, love the organ. This list is so British
3-
Enjoyable and very British take on New Wave/punk.
Decent album. Sound often like The Violent Femmes on downers. All of the tracks with heavier guitar and faster tempo are my favs.
Reveal reaction: I've never heard of this band. I started listening to this a couple days ago, and just wasn't in the mood. Then I got sick and kind of forgot about it for a couple days. Coming back to it, it's actually quite a bit better than the first little bit of listening I did. I don't really know how to categorize it. There's definitely a punk twinge to it, down to the singers somewhat nasally delivery, but it's got some four-on-the-floor straight ahead rock chops as well. There's a few songs in here that have some shades of what would eventually become grunge. I gotta be honest - for a guy that is PROPER sick of 70s rock, this kinda slaps. I'm not going to listen to it every day, but it actually sounds fresh for what it is. I know that's weird, because if I didn't know the year it was released, I'd definitely peg it as a 70s album, but at the same time it doesn't really sound like other 70s albums.
Hasnt aged that well
nicht schlecht, aber auch nicht gut. kein lied besonders herausgestochen.
I really liked the first half, but towards the end it all felt like variations of the same. Were these guys even influential?
Sounded like a mix of the Violent Femmes vocals and Television and The Gun Club musically.
No es la gran cosa, pero suenan lindo. Son un rock básico, arregladito que va.
Yea this is a pretty slick little album. though it falls off for me in the back half.
Very enjoyable. Hope to listen to it again. Mid 3s
Yup
fun album that switches from jazz to classic rock - pretty good.
Good blend of punk, new wave and indie sounds. Simplistic song structures allow this album to be digested easily. This album for sure help late 80's alt rock and punk music get some more notariety. The vocals lose me a bit, but all else is really good. I enjoyed it.
Some good songs with strong playing. As an album it does feel incomplete missing more often than hitting. Fine for a debut I suppose. Might check out the followup.
Imperfect but often fun
I thought it was interesting in parts, but a totally mixed bag. Feels a bit in-between genres and got tedious.
The drop off from Another Girl, Another Planet to everything else is massive. Such a great track
cool album cover let's be fr here nice opening good ol' late 70s british rock, what's not to like tbh
This is like a combo of generic 60s rock and 70s punk. Interesting but not amazing
Wasn't my jam
Bold name for such modest results.
Great proto punk album.
Interesting in places but ultimately felt unfulfilling, everything seemed overshadowed by the (admittedly great) single
This was pretty good. Obvious single excluded this was new to me. Like a poppier velvet underground maybe. Nothing earth shattering but not offensive
2.5
3/5
Not bad. Certainly a template for any number of other bands years later. I figure Paul Westerberg was WAY into these guys. An interesting side diversion into punk. Unexpected bangers: No Peace for the Wicked, City of Fun
pretty inoffensive, I get the vibe of royalty free music from this album. its not bad or anything, in fact I liked Another Girl, Another Planet, but overall its just a pretty average album.
The definition of a 3 star album. Pretty bland and right up the middle. Nothing to write home about but not bad
RFK Jr? Is that you? When did you get into 90s British pop rock? Really cool instrumentation, doesn't sound like anything too ground breaking but it sounds good. Oh but the vocals, yeah those are dogshit.
Pretty good.
Albumi #105, 10.11.2024 The Only Onesin samanniminen esikoisalbumi julkaistiin vuonna 1978.
Started off very slow and mediocre, but closer to the end it really picked up and saved the album for me. Highlights: Another Girl, Another Planet Creature Of Doom
Long forgotten proto-punk band from England. This album felt like an early attempt at Violent Femmes style music.
Solidly a 3 for me. Some moments where it felt like they were teasing taking it to another level. A definite willingness to stretch boundaries. Will come back for Immortal Story.
Enjoyed this - mix of psychedelic and grungy sound that I enjoyed. Not likely to spin the whole thing again but was glad I listened
British people who can’t sing shouldn’t sing
I wanted to shut this off after the first horrible track, but I always listen all the way through. It got better, pretty good even. Fun rock with a bit of punk to it. Shame about the vocals, though - they never got any better, and ruin any chance at greatness here. They sound like George Harrison if he was intentionally trying to sabotage a recording by half-assing the singing. This is one album that I'm on the fence about listening to it again, but leaning towards no. Best track: Creature of Doom.
The Only Ones was definitely a mixed bag album for me. All of the songs seem to follow similar formulas to each other but the results would often vary. On one hand, there were some songs with some pretty decent energy and the singer's voice did seem to fit well with them. On the other hand, the other songs were kinda slow and boring and just ruined by the singer's voice in some instances. The album did seem to move at a fairly fast pace and there were more good songs than bad songs so those two facts helped this album but not enough for me to give it more than 3 stars. Best Song: Language Problem Worst Song: Breaking Down
3 decent
not bad. i quite enjoyed this one.
first listen kinda a mixed bag
The vocals are grating, but the instrumentals kept me enamored throughout this.
The great thing about punk rock was that it was meant to be something that anyone can do. The bad thing about it was that many people did. That's not to say that The Only Ones are bad. Not at all. It's just that how many variations of the basically the same thing do you need? This album has some decent punk songs and they're a little poppier than most of the other bands at the time, which is something. They also were influential to the likes of Nirvana, Blur and others, which is also worth noting. It's a good album, but it just kind of fades into the general background of every other punk band out there. There are a handful that stand out above the crowd, but The Only Ones aren't quite at that level, to me.
Definitely will have to listen again. Seems that a lot of bands that came later, and in some cases much later, where influenced by them. I hear early Violent Femmes. Some early Strokes. Some vocals sound like early Brendan Benson. The song “Immortal” reminds of something from Weezer’s Maladroit. Understood this album came out decades earlier, but never listened to any of the band’s material before this listen. Might give it 4 stars based on listening to it more.
Good album
Yea, really nice
Some interesting sounds but only a little bit interesting. After the first song I had some hopes bvut it didnt materialize into anything too interesting.
Ok. Ikke noespes. 3
Had difficulty focusing at work today. Mind kept going back to thinking about how deranged the cover of The Only Ones by The Only Ones is.
I thought this was alright. None of the songs really stood out except another girl another planet, but I still enjoyed the overall sound. I got a bit bored at times. I kind of wish I liked this more than I do! 3
It's not bad but not particularly memorable to me.
This was surprisingly enjoyable, a band I'd never heard of who had an "interesting" singer, and a nice mix of garage rock/ pop. I was reminded of several other bands, most of which came later, like The Libertines. I was also reminded of several other bands who came earlier, like Hawkwind, but on their mid-80s lineup, so still later technically. I was very tempted to give this four stars, but it's a strong 3.
Interesting! I played this through twice, and really enjoyed it more in the background as opposed to listening to it closely, some of the vocals can be a little grating.
Only Ones I liked all the intros but the vocals ruin it for me. The songs are better than most of the other 70’s English punk bands. I think I’d like with another singer.
Kind of fun sleazy rock vibe but not super memorable and lost interest halfway through
I didn’t absolutely hate this. It was kinda weird and unpredictable in a good way.
Yeah okay. Whatever. Hey, new rule! Every time one of these 1001 supposedly world's greatest albums turns out to be just another minute variation on USUK '65-'80s rock the generator has served me many dozens of times before, I will give you a different album you could be listening to today. For instance: ~~~~ \"Djine Bora\" by BKO (2022) ~~~~ To tie it into this project: music as if Ali Farka Touré had ditched that Ry Cooder bore in 1994 and time travelled to hang out with Hendrix and CAN instead and *then* made "Talking Timbuktu". Go listen.
Hahaha, one song has 9.5M plays on YouTube music, the rest have about 150k combined. Another Girl, Another Planet is a great song. I don't mind the rest either, but I'm a tragic for 80s saxophone and unusual vocal stylings. This might be a four. Let's give it a couple more tracks... Maybe just a three. Yeah, three.
Another Girl, Another Planet stands out by miles, the rest underwhelmed. 2.5.
One of those that wavers between kind of annoying and kind of good. I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt and round up. I’m not likely to listen to it again, but it wasn’t bad.
Interesante pero sin merecer realmente la pena. Buen grupo.
Rock/Pop, einfach zu hören, nicht besonders spannend 3/5
Good - similar sound to violent femmes
Not too shoddy, a bit Meh in my opinion apart from Another Planet... which stands out as by far the best track
competent pop rock from a band I've never heard of, and am fairly certain I've never heard. Will ahve to revisit to form a final opinion, but this is a solid one for the list to reveal.
Some fun upbeat pop. The only track that really stuck out to me was The Beast, but even that kind of faded into the background as the song went on. I might give this one another listen in the future.
I bought and listened to this album many years ago and bounced off it. It's better than I remember, but it's a case of there being a few highlights and a lot that's forgettable.
I recognised that one track. The vocals kinda suck but I admire this for constantly trying to break out of just one sound.
Thoroughly ok
I really liked the punk edge to this in the music, but I found the vocals lacking. Not bad though! 3.3
tiene bangers pero nada que me explote aquí la cabeza so it's a 5/10
great album. heard a lot of influence that it had on my favorite bands.
3.1/5 listened 3x.
Tgis album bored me. And that is by no fault of the band. If I had discovered this when I was anywhere between 14 & 21 I would have loved it- I'm sure. But now it sounds too similar to bands I love that were clearly influenced by The Only Ones. That is worth appreciation. The last 4 songs of this 13 track album were exceptionally better than the rest, I must say.a couple could actually be released today and get a following.
Quite good. I had only ever heard the single. Will keep around.
The song ideas are interessting, and somewhat decently executed. But the vocals…
Decent
Energetic and entertaining.
I enjoyed this album. I was surprised that I had never heard it before.
It's good. But not great. Nothing really jumping out at me. Ironically, this isn't the only one album they have.
Completely serviceable British rock-punk vibe. It still holds up pretty well for being a late 70's release. The opener, The Whole of the Law and the next track, Another Girl, Another Planet are really a strong duo, showcasing both a quieter measured delivery as well as a track with a lot more energy (good guitar riff on that too). The album is bit uneven after that but still enjoyable.
Enjoyed this album. Sounded like Television, Roxy Music, and Violent Femmes were put in a blender.
meh, lead singer’s voice got annoying after awhile. 2.5 stars.
The only one word I can think of to describe The Only Ones by The Only Ones is forgettable. Not bad. Not great. Just another old punk rock album buried in this list.
It's alright, but they should have taken the singer's vocal range into account when writing songs. So he wouldn't have to sing like Lou Reed and whoever the singer for the Strokes is. Favorite song: the immortal story
Trodde da va et indie-band fra sånn 10 år siden, og va klar til å gi dårlig score, men så såg eg at albumet va fra 1978. Kan vær litt raus siden dei tydeligvis har tålt tidens tann nokså godt
Meh…