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Never heard of these guys. Can't stand the vocalist, and it brings down some otherwise pretty decent rock. Almost like a polished garage rock sound, kinda reminds me of Think Lizzy a bit, but ultimately pretty forgettable.
Good but nothing special, enjoyed like half the songs here
i genuinely can't wrap my head around how boring this is
English rock/punk band. No hits. Music boring.
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.
Good. Chad drummer
3 von 5 kein Banger
Nothing remarkable
Jotenkin ihan jees, mutta vähän perusrokiksi menee välillä. 3/5
Vaikea nähdä muuta mitään syytä albumin listaukselle kuin brittibias. Unohtui heti loputtuaan. 2/5
ok but i just dont care 2/5
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?
Wasn't a fan of his voice. Found most of the record boring.
Like others, I really like Another Girl, Another Planet, but the rest of the album is just okay.
I'm giving this a one. The singers voice destroys it
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?
There's been like 50 albums on this list that sound exactly like this I think
Average.
This album is really fucking good. The singer has an odd voice, but it doesn't really detract from the actual songs. It has a nice charm to it. "Another Girl, Another Planet" is seriously outerworldly
It’s good. No reason to go back but glad I heard it.
This isn't the most unique album on the list, but I'm fine with that. "Another Girl, Another Planet" won me over despite my initial skepticism, and the rest was just good, solid rock music.
kinda mid. 3 Stars.
awful
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
There was nothing special about this. 2/5
Another girl, another planet es un trallazo inmortal. Parece mentira que sean ingleses porque el referente es claramente noeyorkino, bien Lou Reed, bien Tom Verlaine (basta escuchar No Peace For The Wicked). Suenan muy bien, al nivel de los inicios de Tom Petty, Dwight Twilley o The Beat. No produce, pero sí que está presente Steve Lillywhite, que luego se convertiría en reputado productor (sobre todo con XTC grupo de similares influencias a The Only Ones). City of fun o Language problem, aceleradas son power pop marca de la casa, Breaking down, con esos teclados más sesenteros, The Beast nueva olero y perfecto... pero es It's The Truth la que se lleva la palma, suena a lo que durante los 90 estuvieron buscando infinidad de bandas, un tema excelso. Cierran con The Immortal Story, un tema que da cuenta de su bien nivel como instrumentistas y la influencia psicodélica. Su resurreción con el excelente How the west was one, cuando nadie le esperaba es otra de las incógnitas de la música.
I’m not sure if I liked this more because it was the first album in a week that wasn’t synth pop bullcrap, or because it was actually good. But I really enjoyed it nonetheless. Good straight up punk/rock.
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
Badbadnotgood id rather be listening to
Painfully British Best Song: Another Girl, Another Planet Rating: 4/10 Stars: 2
hm i get what they’re doing very early alternative vibes kinda giving the talking heads but def not my fav or go to. just okay i guess but i appreciate the value in this early stuff - 4/10
Lagasmíðin var mjög fín en samt herregud hvað söngvarinn er leiðinlegur. Hann dregur alla plötuna niður í "langar ekki til að hlusta aftur" flokkinn. Hefði fengið fleiri stjörnur ef þetta hefði verið instrúmental.
Okay. Nice
revelation
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".
Ok, I was really vibing with the first two tracks. Breaking Down kinda lost me a bit. I see that this album was self produced and I think as another review noted, it really sounds like a demo and could have benefited from a bit more fine tuning. Most of the tracks I was a bit on the fence about won me over by the end with their high energy instrumentals. Overall this is one I’m happy to have experienced. For that I’ll give it 4/5
Shit vilken pigg skiva. Trodde jag inte när jag såg den. Misstänkte en meh-skiva. Men det fan hög nivå rakt igenom. Kul!
Rått simpelt, lite opolerat och bitvis lite fritidsgårdsfeeling. Det är ju inte ett mästerverk rent musikaliskt eller sångmässigt, men tycker ändå att det finns ett driv och en melodiösitet (är det ett ord?) som gjorde det till en rätt trevlig upplevelse. Hade velat ha några låtar som stack ut lite mer för ett högre betyg, men en stark trea förtjänar den i alla fall.
# 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.
You know that moment when you realize a song you love is actually a cover, and you feel embarrassed? Well, TIL Blink 182 didn’t write Another Girl, Another Planet. This would have been an easy 5 with a different singer. The instrumentation and songwriting is fantastic, but you know it’s bad when you find yourself saying, “Man, the original version is way better, but I like Mark Hoppus’s vocals more.”
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.
Thought this album sounded way ahead of its time. Reminded me of Cage the Elephant, The Libertines or Pixies. Artsy, noisy, alternative indie vibes. Really enjoyed the vocal layers too. I feel like this should be considered one of the original "indie" albums.
Another great discovery! I’d never heard of this band, but I thoroughly enjoyed this album! Solid early punk rock with some jazzy breakdowns and if this list has taught me anything, it’s that I’m a sucker for proto-punk and jazz.
This band should be bigger than they are. I had only ever heard “Another Girl, Another Planet” and I don’t know how but this is right up my alley. You can hear the influences of tons of punk/indie/twee from the 80s. Great listen! Favorite tracks- “Another Girl, Another Planet,” “Breaking Down” “Creature of Doom”
Wow. Another instant 5 stars for a new-to-me album. I'd heard effusive praise for Another Girl, Another Planet, but the whole album is fire.
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.
This was a very boring, bordering at times annoying, punk album, a genre I will rarely enjoy. Some of the lead guitar was cool I guess, and I like Peter and the Pets. Next
Een rock album uit 1978 van een voor mij onbekende band. Hey, maar dat klinkt best interessant! Dit zou toch moeten bevallen, hoop je dan. Het eerste nummer is dan wel een beetje anticlimax. Een soort jankende ballad. Maarrrrr! Het 2e nummer begint erg lekker, dit is wél rock! En vanaf dat nummer gaat het ook los hoor. Lekker. Zang van de zanger blijft wel een beetje wennen. Klinkt een beetje als een stereotype nicht. Niet dat dat slecht is, maarja luisteren doe ik er ook niet graag naar. Puur mijn mening. Moet zeggen, uiteindelijk went de zang wel. Verder is het echt wel gwn een leuk album om naar te luisteren. Er zit variatie in, maar blijft rocken. zit momenteel echt te neigen tussen een 3 en 4. Pater and the Pets is echt een lekker nummer zeg. Als die laatste ook nog goed is, dan wordt dit gwn een 4 hoor. En dat was die. Leuk album dit! 4 reten
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.
Не можах да му издържа на гласа повече от 20 секунди
I guess this is another 4.5 that will take a 5 because I'm feeling generous today. Reminds me of the first time I listened to Television, but not quite as life-changing
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.
Enjoyed this. The vocals are a bit of an adjustment but give it a sort of Pet Shop Boys feel layered onto some pretty enjoyable pop. Definitely a decent first studio album and landing when it did just before the 80s, it would have fitted in well to the decade to come. I found myself quite happily listening to more songs from them after which is usually a good sign.
The Only Ones’ is a compelling listening experience, primarily defined by its effortlessly chilled demeanor and strong musical ambition. The immediate highlight is undoubtedly the great musical epics scattered throughout the songs. Intricate arrangements that suddenly soar into unexpected, brilliant instrumental passages. This blend of raw energy and complexity elevates the album beyond the standard fare. Further rounding out this distinctive sound are the vocals. Taken together, the melodic peaks and that odd vocal delivery make this an interesting cool album experience. Almost pop like at times. E.g. "Creature of Doom" Music moments that take you unaware and give you something to feel and think about. Imperfect music to discover. - THIS #1001 I was won over by "The Beast" to pip a 4.
An album that doesn't quite know where it sits. Its like a proto-punk, pre-brit-pop, pop-rock album that sounds like something your mate recorded in his garage. There is one good track "Another girl, Another planet" which stands out as a diamond in the rough. The majority of the album is fairly weak lyrically. I guess you could argue that it is impressively prescient, but it doesn't convincingly excel in any of the sounds that it foreshadows and I didn't particularly enjoy listening to it.
Why did he sound like a corpse 2 ⭐️
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.
01) The Whole of the Law - 6,5 02) Another Girl, Another Planet - 6,5 03) Breaking Down - 6,0 04) City of Fun - 6,0 05) The Beast - 6,0 06) Creature of Doom - 5,5 07) It's the Truth - 5,0 08) Language Problem - 5,0 09) No Peace for the Wicked - 5,5 10) The Immortal Story - 6,0 TOTAL: 5,80 (58/100) Current ranking: 566/686
Something very charming about these guys. I’d like to think this album is a bit ahead of its time, it’s got a 90’s rock pulse to it! …is what I thought for the first two songs. Everything after that devolved and nose-dived into protopunk nothingness that all blurred together.
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
Good thing the band name is misleading.
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.
How was this the best option for lead singer? The music is mostly fine, but kindda generic. The vocals strip this album of any other merits. Is this a joke inclusion on the list?
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.
Crisp, well-executed, fully credible and well ahead of its time. The languor (e.g., "The Beast") sounds like much of the best '80s rock. Vocals are an acquired taste, to be sure, the sneering a seeming artifact of/tribute to J. Rotten's style. But there's much that sounds pre-punk (e.g., the Santana-like expansiveness of "Breaking Down") and beyond-punk considering that these guys know how to play their instruments. Rounding up because heroin addiction is hard and these guys probably deserved a touch more love than they got. And honestly it's not hard to see how, with a little luck, and perhaps slightly more adventurous guitar playing, they mighta achieved a trajectory more like The Smiths ("No Peace for the Wicked" is certainly Morissey-esque) or The Clash or the Buzzcocks. Agree with others who say the "discovery" of such a band as this is what makes the 1001 project worthwhile and rewarding. Warning: do not enter "The Other Ones" by accident when searching in streaming services, unless you like bad dance music of an adjacent era.
This was a very interesting listen. At first, like in the first few seconds of the first track, I found the lead vocals to be super annoying and contrived and I wasn't thinking I was going to enjoy the album. But as it went on, I found that the music -- and even the singer -- won me over. About halfway through, I had to check on wikipedia if The Only Ones shared any members with The Clash because some of these tracks sounded _very_ Clash-like. Overall I really enjoyed this and listened to it twice, but the tone and timbre of the vocals were the slightest bit annoying. Four stars.
ihan ok mut ei kyl ees mid. 2,5 jos vois antaa
Dug this. But I’m also a sucker for whiny white boy music. 4/5
Nothing happens in the songs. Bland pop rock.
Der gesang ist schnell nervig, schade ansonsten ziemlich gut 3/5
I would have liked this album more if the singing was better. Look, it doesn't have to be a virtuoso, but he sounded WAY too much like Lou Reed to me, although at least he was in tune. Somewhat. The music was good, punky, and even had some brighter moments with the horn in it. But the singing just... brought me out of it. NEXT.
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.
Ok, here's one I never heard of before but really enjoyed. A little stylistically uneven, but I liked pretty much all the tracks, so no big deal. I didn't know what to expect and was surprised when it opened with the mellow Roxy Music-ish "The Whole of the Law" and then we're on the pop-punk track "Another Girl, Another Planet." The album continues to shift gears throughout, but never goes wrong (although I found the 1st side more engaging than the 2nd). Would definitely revisit. Favorite tracks: Breaking Down, City of Fun (rocking track!), The Beast, The Immortal Story (good closer).
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.
TIL that blink-182’s “Another Girl, Another Planet” is a cover. “The Whole of Law” is a drag and almost turned me off from listening to the whole album but I’m glad I stuck around because it really picks up after that.
“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!
Okay.
Really good, melodic, almost glam sounding punk/pop with a lot of variety. 4.0/5.0: Great
this album had a few really great songs. the rest ranged from fine to good. realistically its a 3 but another girl, another planet gets it an extra star
Some good, some bad here. Guitar work took me by surprise in places. Overall enjoyable and always nice to hear someone who makes me believe I could still be a singer!!
Yeah this guy couldn't sing, pretty average
The Only Ones are often mentioned alongside the Sex Pistols and the Clash, except, the Only Ones are feel mediocre by comparison.
This is the type of experience I was looking forward to on this journey. A band I'd never heard of, an album I'd never heard of, and none of the songs are familiar. And it was a good listen. A lot of great lyricism about the highs and lows of love and the ways it makes us crazy. All lead by the sleazy crooning from the lead singer. Sometimes the songs have a sort of sci-fi fantasy element to them. Kind of Bowie meets Velvet Underground. I dig it.
Dreamy, melancholic, and slightly haunting New Wave. Good enough for background music, but sometimes something catchy draws you in, making you want to listen closely—only to turn back to the conversation almost immediately.
Thought I didn’t know the band but realised I knew ‘another girl, another planet’ as one of John Peel’s favourite tracks. I was pleasantly surprised by the other tracks and could see why they were considered influential.
This clipped by at a pace and seems to be a trait of some of the songs/albums recorded in this genre at the time where very little time is wasted, leaving its mark and not overstaying its welcome. Another girl, another planet’s solo is great. I imagine some would find the lead singer’s voice grating but I don’t mind the lackadaisical delivery.
I echo the sentiment of the current top review. I was SO excited hearing the first few chords of this album. And theeeenn, the singing started. The music all across this album is excellent. Just ruined by some shitty British vocals.
Nothing too great, nothing too special. Fairly good rock 🤷🏽♂️
Had a nasally Violent Femmes vocal. Not awful. But not great.
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
every song sounded the same and they all annoyed me
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.
This is bad singing done right, I guess. His voice is awful, but the song structures (and a pleasant surprise of a saxophone) and general upbeat-ness help a bit. I listened twice. Not good but not bad.
No real review. A good listen
1. lauu - 1.5 2. planet - 1.5 3. douun - 1 4. City - 1 5. Beast - 1.5 6. Doom - 1 7. Truth - 1 8. Problem - 1 9. Peace - 1 10. Story - 1 11. Lovers - 1.5 12. Peter - 1 13. Wife - 1
Wow that was ace! I would of been 12 when this came out and an avid TOTP watcher but this lot completely passed me by, which is a shame cos this is really good stuff. I can hear Buzzcocks, Magazine, 80s pop and some Cars all in here it’s excellent. As for the singers voice, I actually really like it so there!
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
Quite good. New wave with depth.
When you want to hear the band but the singer keeps getting in the way.
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Another post-punk, proto-indie album that is really good. I think there’s a whole genre out there I didn’t really know about that I really like.
I friggin love these guys…. Never listened to this album tho. Gg Reat stuff
This is the two hundred seventh album I’m rating. What is up with all of these weird British albums when they don’t even have basic pop punk albums like A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. Adding to my Playlist - Another Girl, Another Planet, Breaking Down, The Beast, and The Immortal Story. Not Adding to my Playlist - The Whole of the Law, City of Fun, Creature of Doom, It’s the Truth, Language Problem, and No Peace for the Wicked. All in all I liked 4/10 songs. It’s not awful but you could easily replace it with A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out.
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.
Remember liking big single from this album Another Girl, Another Planet. As a result looked at buying this album but as everything else on the album was rubbish never bothered. 47 years (how can that be?) later it hasn’t improved. It’s the vocals which spoil it. Trying to hard to achieve that mean Pete Shelley of The Buzzcocks sound. Still one good single drags the album up a bit. 2/5 27/8/25
4,5
Short lived, definitely got the same vocal style as the clash and the sex pistols - you can hear the drawl of the London accent, but more melodic in some ways! Definitely transports you to this era.
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.
would be cool if i liked the guys voice
Kinda liked the music but the voice isn't tickling me in a right way
I actually enjoyed this a lot more than I expected but still not my thing.
It's got some spunk.
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
Maybe in 1978 this was something special, but it just doesn't hold up.
An absolute banger album by a band I haven't heard of before.
I know and love Another Girl, Another Planet, but I'd always thought of The Only Ones as one-hit wonders. Luckily, it turns out they had plenty of other tunes where that came from.
Other bands have created a similar sound much better than this.
It wasn't terrible ...
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!
I can't believe I've never heard of these guys! They sound like if Daniel Ash and Paul Westerburg joined Big Star. It's fantastic. I definitely needed to hear this before I die.
Catchy and well done
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.
This is just mediocre and boring when the "singer" keeps his gob shut. Unfortunately he doesn't so then it becomes annoying.
Decent instrumentals; terrible lead singer
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.
A little bit new wave, a little bit punk. Not a bad mix. But I found the singer's vocals to be a bit...droney and draggy, for a lack of a better way to put it. I had a hard time moving past that. It was okay, but nothing to write home about.
Only one star
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.
This was not all what I expected. More tuneful and complex and varied. His voice is a bit rubbish but somehow it mostly works, and there are some decent lyrics in there too 3.5
Okay album. Band is better than the singer.
I feel like giving this a 1 star, but Another Girl, Another Planet is such a good song that I think I have to bump it to 2. The rest of it is nothing worth remembering though: bad singing, uninteresting lyrics, ordinary music.
The tunes were ok. The singing was annoying, kind of reminded me of the Velvet Underground but not as good.
This is just superb. Rocking from the start with Sunday Bloody Sunday, and New Years Day the standouts.
It's a pretty average record, a light punk-ish vibe, very UK. It left a pretty fleeting memory for me though, I forgot it very quickly as I didn't find it quite remarkable. Not bad, not great. I liked the record the most when they find a pocket that lives in a sort of moody rock/blues space. But several times in the album they land in a sort of generic pop/rock sound that could've been made by 100 other UK bands. My favourite track was "Breaking Down", I liked the blues-y middle part, the vocals weren't that good but it worked pretty good. Everything else was pretty average.
Track one is just awful. His vocals don't work for these slower tracks. The album does get better, but there isn't much here to recommend overall. Just because it's a British punk album from 1978 means it's worthy of inclusion on the list.
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.
Before I die?! Naaaahhhhh. This is one that shows the UK lean this list has. A bit of British waffle.
This was ok. Some interesting moments but not a band that I will be looking at again
This was fun and light. Not doing to much easy listening
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.
Another Girl, Another Planet is one of my favourite songs of all time.
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.
This had all the trappings of something I would like--British band I never heard of from he late 70s/80s, punk, new wave, indie-ish... but it missed the mark for me.
Very typical of the time. An OK listen
This was ok. Whatever.
Easy listen but not for me.
Mmmm… Nah.
Ein bisschen Punk, aber nicht so übel
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Cool instrumentals! But annoying, whiny vocals that I can’t get past lol.
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
I like this album a lot, but probably won’t be coming back to it much. Think they really could have made it big with a different singer…
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
Bullshit
Me likey!
This album actually bummed me out because it'd be an easy 4/5 if it wasn't for the fact the singer's voice is absolutely god awful, he sounds like if Mandark from Dexter's Laboratory joined a band.
I would do a better job than the vocalist and I do not know how to sing. At least the other instruments were good.
Couldn’t really make this one work….!
A weak start but It gets better as it goes
3.5
1 star I hate ur voice
This one was a real surprise for me. I’d heard Another Girl, Another Planet before who hasn’t? but I didn’t expect the rest of the album to be this solid. It’s got that perfect late-70s energy, somewhere between punk’s ragged charm and power pop’s catchiness. I kept thinking, “Why don’t more people talk about this band?” There’s swagger, hooks, and that slightly broken romanticism that I really go for. What I liked most was how it didn’t just rely on one hit. “The Whole of the Law” is a proper earworm, and “No Peace for the Wicked” has that sleazy, jangly groove I didn’t know I needed. Even when it slows down or gets a bit scruffier, it still holds your attention. I’ll be coming back to this one for sure it’s the kind of record that grows on you and makes you feel like you’ve just discovered a secret classic.
1. Another Girl, Another Planet 2. Peter And The Pets 3. City Of Fun
One of my favourite songs of all time, Another Girl Another Planet. Good album.
Singing in tune might help the cause.
Not bad, but nothing to make me come back again
Flying the flag for nasal singers. Great jazz punk
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.
Never heard of these folks but quite enjoyed. A pregenitor of a couple of styles/bands that I like
Cool until he starts singing and he sings a lot.
Didn't grab me one way or another
I'd never heard of this band before, and it's a testament to the songwriting that I loved this album in spite of the singer's terrible voice. I thought Another Girl, Another Planet was a blink-182 song, so imagine my delight when I learned otherwise. Lots of other fun surprises here that I will definitely be revisiting. Discovering great, new-to-me albums like these is why I continue this project.
Another album which isn’t inherently bad, but shouldn’t be anywhere near this list because it is neither great nor influential, but is included solely because they are from the UK. If you listen to this album, it sounds like something straight from the late 60s with some later punk elements. Unfortunately, it’s the late 70s by the time they released it. Yes, an album that came a decade too late and the results, or lack thereof, shows. Sure, there are some highlights, such as the guitar work in the middle of Another Girl Another Planet, the construction of City of Fun (very interesting throughout). Sadly, the singer’s voice is very below average, like one of those 80s new wave bands, but without the interesting moments. And the lyrics are substandard too, eg the beginning of The Beast, which ruins what could have been an excellent song. It just isn’t, because everything about the signing is bad. When this happens, I openly wonder if this band knew that they were being held back by their front man? Then it occurs to me obviously not, as otherwise some of us might have heard of these guys before.
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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
not bad… the lead singer’s voice took some getting used to but there was a save!
2.5 stars. I was impressed by their sound at first, but then the vocals kicked in and they just don't work for me. Lots of singers can get away with a whiny, nasally voice that is clearly untrained - sometimes that's half the charm of a band (Felt, for example). Here, however, the instrumentation is tight and carefully arranged, making Perrett's voice sound jarring and out of place in comparison. Many songs started with great sounds that made me excited to listen until the vocals inevitably kicked back in - pretty disappointing. The album as a whole was listenable but probably isn't one I'll go back to.
Trevlig ny bekantskap. Påminner om Roxy Music.
Very forgettable.....
good vocals, entertaining lyricism, great record!
ESta bien, un poco de New Wabe con tintes de punk tipo The Clash. pero realmete nada impresionante o que se me quede en la cabeza. Tendre que darle otra escuchada otro dia.
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
This was a really cool discovery, and a band I’d never heard of before, and clearly an album that never got the mainstream attention it deserved. Instead, it ended up becoming a cult favorite. I’d describe this as power pop emerging from the late ’70s post-punk scene, with plenty of jangly guitars and a distinct pub rock feel. What blows my mind is how this album flew under the radar, because it genuinely had the potential to break through to a broader audience in the late ’70s and early ’80s.
Didn’t connect with Peter Perrett’s voice. It made the songs feel a bit dull to me. Some nice guitar work in places, but overall the album didn’t land.
The vocals on this are truly obnoxious. Musically tolerable though.
Great album and great band. I like it a lot. Reminds me of the violent femmes.
Great album! Great rock’n’roll! The songwriting is clever. The band sound really kicks it. I’m surprised they didn’t have a longer career.
Some very fun songs
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.
The Only Ones I didn’t think I had heard of The Only Ones, from a cursory look at the wikipedia page they seemed to be in that post punk power pop world I really like. Listening to the first song it had more sax and island vibes than I was expecting, but I thought the singer sounded like the guy from that Another Girl song. And of course he is because Another Girl, Another Planet is the second track. It's a 6 Music staple, but I never knew who sang it, and it is an excellent post-punk power pop song, the best song on the album. While nothing is quite as good as that there are some very good songs, City of Fun’s high paced shuffle is great, the riff/hook on The Beast is excellent and I love how it builds to the climax with horns and guitars, and The Immortal Story has some great organ and more excellent climactic horns. There’s quite a bit of Television and Velvet Underground to them, and some Howard Devoto, and I like the looseness of the playing, particularly the drums, and there are some lovely guitar runs and riffs with some little psychedelic touches. It’s on the edge of 3 and 4, it’s an enjoyable, loose 30 minutes of power pop with one excellent song and a couple of very good ones. I’m quite likely to come back to it, so it just slips into a 4 🪐🪐🪐🪐 Playlist submission: Another Girl, Another Planet
It's more than just the garage-rock I was anticipating. Power pop, jangle rock, punk, new wave and doo wop all included. It's a rare breed of punk-pop that sounds simple but is difficult to get right. There's a couple of throwaways, such as 'Language Problem' and 'The Immortal Story', but even those have a ragged charm. Feels like a cult classic.
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.
Don't love the vocalists style / sound but lyrically not bad. Musically, so much fun. Shit straight up rocks.
Solid drumming, lazy singing, can see the iconic importance of the music but a bit too soft and unstructured for me.
Certainly not a terrible record, but often invokes the ghosts of other, better albums. The vocalist in particular sounds like he's aping Tom Verlaine on some songs and Howard Devoto on others. The tracks have lots o' rock & roll swagger but aren't particularly groundbreaking.
Largely forgettable, largely mid.
Unexpectedly great. I knew Another Girl Another Planet, and was expecting an album of pop-punk mediocrity, but this has range, variety and depth. Each song is unique while still sounding like the same band. It's not a 5 - the glazed drawl of the singer and the looseness of the playing is a bit grating in places - but I'll definitely be coming back to this one.
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
Traces of Television and Violent Femmes. A nice discovery for sure, never heard of them. Rounded up.
Good power pop debut album from the late 70s, mixed with a bit of punk and psychedelia.
another girl another planet is a fun tune. otherwise, could do without.
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
aye abbroche ih de hälfti sorry lads, de bachelor macht chli stress und die mukke hilft nöd trotzdem tueni bewerte und gib 2 gstressti viertel woni gloset han da
nonie ghört – überraschend guet aber halt scho nöd allzu ufmerksam gsi 1 song gesavet = 3 küssli uf d'stirn
Solid pop punk joy. Much better than the Clash.
Man, what is this singer trying to do with his voice? Otherwise, a pretty average effort. Not sure why this album is included on this list.
Thought I'd never heard of this band before and then Another Girl, Another Planet comes on and the realisation dawns on me. This was pretty fun. Should it be one of the 1001 albums you need to hear before you die? Probably not, but take a day off and just listen to some tunes.
No es tan mediocre como piensan otros comentaristas. Lo que me llamó la atención es lo moderno que suena.
why am i listening to this fucking shit album fuck my life
Never heard them before. Very interesting band, perfect album!
Another planet seems like the blueprint of so many great bands styles. I agree that this is the perfect 1001 album, something you are probably familiar with but contains music that has clearly influenced what came after, one of those bands that appears on musicians influence bands and I scratch my head thinking who the fuck are they!
ehhh i had a pretty hard time getting into this one
Not outstanding rock
Great music, a classic '70s Rock sound that caught me off guard, but terrible singing. Favorite Track: "Breaking Down".
Every track has a unique voice, feel, and perspective, while the total package sounds both of a time and place and distinct within that time and place; color me pleasantly surprised.
Only knew one single by these guys so wasn’t expecting much. Pretty decent listen in the end
These are the guys who do another girl another planet? Great song! I just listened to the cars and this is a very similar style.
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
Liked to start, bit repetitive after first 3
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
I enjoyed this! Has that Violent Femmes/almost Lou Reed kind of vocals, fun and punky and jazzy. Another Girl Another Planet a fun song that I used to really like the blink 182 cover of
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.
The buzzcocks meet the violent femmes. I really enjoy the backing instruments even if at times they can be a bit generic. The lead voice kind of grew on me a bit after being pretty jarring at first. Overall solid 70s jam/pop/punk? Album. 8/10
Ok
This would be better without the singer, I hate to say.
this was so blah to me. ‘the whole of the law’ is such an incredible song—i dearly love [yo la tengo’s cover](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5GtdQEWdYY) of it—so i guess my expectations were too high for the rest of the songs on the record, especially with that as the first track. it can only be downhill from there…his voice was just annoying. like gordon gano but british and without any personal sentimentality and therefore almost impossible to tolerate. fav tracks: the whole of the law
music just sounds good today i guess because i’m liking everything. this was fun and a lot of beautiful moments too. Fav tracks: Another Girl, Another Planet; The Beast; Peter and the Pets
When Television toured the UK in 77, only 4 people heard them, but they all started a band... Okay, I made that up, but still.
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.
They clearly played an important role in the musical timeline of my generation. Great listen.
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.
cool guitar, shockingly annoying vocals
Spectacular title track
Liked it, but not compelled to revisit.
can’t help but respect the forebears of many of my favorite 90’s bands
Great music, awful vocals.
Favorite Track: Peter and the Pets
point0.
This is #day265 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... as it often happens with the lower-rated albums on the list (especially from the late 70s-early 80s), I find them very much in my wheelhouse. Today's no exception. I'd heard the title "Another Girl, Another Planet" before, but I'm not sure I'd ever actually listened to it, let alone the full album. It's clearly a standout song (possibly their best one), but there's more fun here than just that. As for Peter Perrett's vocals and delivery, my first (and only) strong association was with Lou Reed, which, turns out, is a common comparison. I also hear a lot of Television here, which couldn't make me happier. This record is another great find. I'm giving it a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to #day266.
Please god, don't let this be another completely forgettable 80's British pop band.... Oh and the vocals on this one are terrible? Awesome, thanks.
As it has happened often with albums on this list, a perfectly good record was ruined by a guy that can’t sing. Two stars.
Never heard of them before. Pop rock meets early punk. Enjoyable and would listen more
The first song starts with a very pretty guitar/sax melody. Then the singer comes in and completely ruins the whole thing. This guy has one of the most annoying voices I've ever heard. I genuinely can not stand his whiny, barely in tune moaning. It's a shame because I really like backing music.
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.
Pretty boring proto new wave album. I haven't come back to this album at all. I will give it extra points because it's a genre I like but definitely not a staple of it. 4/10 Favourite: Another Girl, Another Planet Least Favourite: The Whole of the Law
Excellent. Listened twice
Mediocre
Oh dear, what a voice that is. Is it the mix, or does that horrible noise really drown out the entire band? And that's a shame, because the band sounds really good. But since the voice is so dominant, I have to say I can't stand the mix.
I guess they're a one hit wonder for a reason.
New to me and kinda punky. I was ready to be a hater but I actually liked it
Power poppia, mutta ihan tyylikästä rokkia mun mielestä. Vokaalit on new wave tyyliset ja niistä en niin tykkää, mutta muuten tosi hyviä kappaleita. Suoraan sanottuna ykskään kappale ei huono ollut. Parhaat: Another Girl Another Planet, Breaking Down, The Beast, Language Problem
Not bad, not great.
Another album that benefits from the British bias of the author. Wasn't that good and didn't seem special in unique in any way. Not sure why it needed to be included on this list.
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