While accidently watching MTV today, I noticed a not so recent interview clip featuring Pete 'Shit Arm, Bad Tattoo' Doherty. When asked if there was any song that he wished he'd written, everyone's favourite heroin addict just about managed to reply "'Another Girl, Another Planet' by The Only Ones". Well he may be a skanky twat but he certainly couldn't have picked a more worthy tune.
Released in 1978, it was highly regarded by critics at the time but wasn't a hit. You can now find it on soooo many compilations from that era, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to pick up their debut album, The Only Ones. The group is often referred to as a Punk band but I think their sound has just as much in common with Badfinger and Big Star. The track is 3 minutes of pure pop genius and should be mandatory at every indie disco. In fact it's such a strong track that even Blink 182 didn't manage to ruin it.
Oh, and it's about heroin. Enjoy!
. The group is often referred to as a Punk band but I think their sound has just as much in common with Badfinger and Big Star. The track is 3 minutes of pure pop genius and should be mandatory at every indie disco. In fact it's such a strong track that even Blink 182 didn't manage to ruin it.
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