Description

The Only Ones – Live – Cassette

The Only Ones – Live captures the raw energy and unique presence of The Only Ones, a British band that made a significant impact during the late 1970s and early 1980s with their blend of punk rock and power pop elements. Known for their hit ‘Another Girl, Another Planet,’ which has been widely covered and celebrated as one of the quintessential tracks of the punk era, The Only Ones brought a level of lyrical and musical sophistication that set them apart from their contemporaries.

A live album by The Only Ones would showcase the band’s dynamic performance abilities, highlighting the compelling vocals of Peter Perrett, whose distinctive voice carries both a tender melodic quality and a raw punk edge. The live tracks would likely feature the sharp, engaging guitar work of John Perry, along with the solid rhythm section provided by Alan Mair on bass and Mike Kellie on drums.

Performances captured on a live album would include some of their best-known tracks like ‘Another Girl, Another Planet,’ as well as other fan favorites such as ‘Lovers of Today’ and ‘Trouble In The World.’ The album would also give listeners a taste of the band’s live energy, which is often where The Only Ones’ combination of punk immediacy and melodic depth truly came to life.

For fans and new listeners alike, The Only Ones – Live would serve as a vibrant document of the band’s prowess in a live setting, preserving the spirit of their performances and offering an authentic experience of one of the more underrated bands from the punk and new wave era.

U.K. PRESSING

Demon/Mau Mau Records 603

Track Listing
Trouble In The World
Programme
The Beast
The Happy Pilgram
Lovers Of Today
Strange Mouth
Why Don’t You Kill Yourself
No peace For The Wicked
As my wife says
miles from nowhere
the big slieep
another girl another planet
city of fun
me and my shadow