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The Only Ones
The 676th greatest album of all time
The Only Ones is the band's 1978 debut that blends late 1970s punk urgency with power pop melodies and new wave sensibilities. Peter Perrett's weary, literate vocals and observational lyrics are paired with John Perry's chiming, melodic guitars and a rhythm section that moves between driving rock and restrained grooves, creating songs that balance rawness and craft. The album includes the well known track Another Girl, Another Planet and is often referenced for its influence on subsequent indie and alternative rock artists.
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