T H E O N L Y O N E S

‘ T H E B I G S L E E P ’

The Only Ones formed in 1976 with Peter Perrett (vocals/guitar), John Perry (guitar), Alan Mair (bass) and Mike Kellie (drums). A promising independent 7" single 'Lovers Of Today' on their own Vengeance label in 1977 led to the group being signed by CBS Records, who released their classic 'Another Girl, Another Planet' single. They recorded three albums with CBS: 'The Only Ones' (1978), 'Even Serpents Shine' (1979) and 'Baby's Got A Gun' (1980), but although they achieved reasonable album chart positions a combination of escalating studio budgets and rumours of heavy drug problems led to band tensions and an eventual split in ’81.

The band won considerable music press attention and has frequently been hailed as a much underrated and influential group. Their influence has been heard in numerous bands, such as House Of Love, INXS and recently Babyshambles, to name but three.

'The Big Sleep' was recorded at Amsterdam’s Paradiso Club, is heard in a perfect stereo, multi-track recording (produced by John Perry) and includes five songs not heard as live versions elsewhere. Following ‘Another Girl Another Planet’ being used on a Vodaphone blanket ad campaign, there is renewed public and press interest in the band, with features in Mojo, Uncut and Classic Rock and elsewhere. Uncut described ‘The Big Sleep’ as being one of the best of The Only Ones on CD, saying: “The set’s impeccable, and the spoken links are cynical, weary and naturally funny.”

Tracks: As My Wife Says, In Betweens, Programme, Oh Lucinda (Love Becomes A Habit), The Big Sleep, Language Problem, Miles From Nowhere, The Beast, Another Girl Another Planet, Peter & The Pets, City Of Fun, Trouble In The World, Me And My Shadow, The Immortal Story. 14 tracks; 54:02

STOP PRESS: A live re-union was announced in 2007– the first gigs in 25 years! They continue to play festivals and venues in 2008; check their website & myspace for details.

Cat. No.: FREUD CD 045, Jungle Records Info: Alan Hauser