Best band with only one release?

[cshadows2887]

Who do you think are the best bands to only put out one album?

Try to avoid bands that just started and clearly have more on the way.

I'm going to go with some relatively recent choices.

The Postal Service
Gratitude
Evaline

[T-bag]

The Pistols----Never Mind the Bollocks

[Chrisj182]

Sex Pistols
Boxcar Racer
(+44)

[SanePsychotic]

Texas Is The Reason is a decent band that would fall under this catagory.

[Gin]

Summer Hero!?^^"

[152]

in before acceptance

acceptance.

[aj4mizzou]

in before acceptance

acceptance.

phantoms was awesome.

number one fan had a pretty good record called compromises, came out in 03 i think.

[TJ Wells]

The Zombies

/thread

[ZachMadeMeOdd]

Though they did have a crappy ep that no one remembers, Name Taken only ever put out one LP that was great.

[kearn1tm]

The Zombies

/thread

You mean the band that had four (technically five) studio albums?

[TJ Wells]

Most people don't count New World (the only reason they recorded it was to protect their band name), their debut was a singles album, but I guess technically if you count As Far as I Can See then you can be right.

[Rodeo]

The Fire Theft.

[willybot]

desaparecidos

[alert=danger]

phantoms was awesome.

number one fan had a pretty good record called compromises, came out in 03 i think.

I love that album. They were such a good band.

[FueledByRock]

Rites of Spring
The Germs

[kearn1tm]

Most people don't count New World (the only reason they recorded it was to protect their band name), their debut was a singles album, but I guess technically if you count As Far as I Can See then you can be right.

Begin Here is The Zombies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Zombies)' British debut LP released in 1965. The American version (titled The Zombies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Zombies_%28album%29)) repeated many of the tracks from it, but, as was common in those days, deleted some cuts and substituted some others.
The 1999 CD reissue on Big Beat expands the track lineup substantially with the addition of three songs from their 1965 UK EP The Zombies and, more interestingly, alternate takes of "Sticks and Stones" and "It's Alright With Me," as well as demos of "I Know She Will" and "I'll Keep Trying." The demos of these last two tunes are notable in that they don't have the overdubs on the versions available on other albums.


Of course, this is from Wikipedia. Regardless, it's a "singles album" extending over half an hour and referred to as an LP. Their debut is, in fact, an album.

I suspect you're referring to the self-titled release in America, which is the "technically five" I was alluding to earlier.

I don't care for the idea that motivation robs an album of its status as, well, an album. That's absurd. The Zombies recorded yet another LP. Their motives behind its creation does not play a role in whether it is or isn't a Zombies record. This also extends to As Far as I Can See...

[Rodeo]

http://sleevage.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/minor_threat_cover_blue.jpg

[ohman]

In: Aviate - 1985

[denissuxx]

JamisonParker

[drudo182]

http://thealbumproject.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/mending.jpg

[yayitsjoe]

The Postal Service, of course.

and, This is Me Smiling.

[Dahstin]

autopilot off unless you count thier ep or the stuff they made under the name cooter

[yellowhouse]

Though they did have a crappy ep that no one remembers, Name Taken only ever put out one LP that was great.

This.

[yellowhouse]

desaparecidos

This.

[viennafan]

Tides of Man
Empire Theory

Really Rocks-Sound of its own-Unique.

[wroteurname]

Desaparecidos FTW

[Shoes]

Box Car Racer.

[TangledUp]

Sex Pistols
Boxcar Racer
(+44)

The Postal Service, of course.

and, This is Me Smiling.

Definitely disagree about BCR and +44. Not that they were bad albums, but they weren't great, in my opinion. Definitely agree about the last two. I LOVE the This Is Me Smiling record. (I don't listen to the Sex Pistols to have an opinion. :-))

[danieltgrear]

fun.
postal service.
playradioplay if you don't count the ep.

[JacobJOLTEON]

cinematic sunrise (i'm pretty sure they only had one right?)

[sweepthenation]

Agraceful
Cinematic Sunrise

[amped513]

southcott
the boys after

[yayitsjoe]

Definitely disagree about BCR and +44. Not that they were bad albums, but they weren't great, in my opinion. Definitely agree about the last two. I LOVE the This Is Me Smiling record. (I don't listen to the Sex Pistols to have an opinion. :-))

the this is me smiling album is great. i heard they're making new stuff. but i have no idea.

[Circa1628]

Cinematic Sunrise
Boxcar Racer
The Postal Service
Minor Threat
Acceptance

[DejaNew]

My Bloody Valentine- Loveless
The Avalanches- Since I Left You
Battles- Mirrored

[blebbio]

My Bloody Valentine- Loveless
The Avalanches- Since I Left You
Battles- Mirrored
They released three full lengths and like 10 eps...

I agree with the Avalanches though and I'm going to add Panda Bear.

[Viva Sonata]

Cinematic Sunrise
Boxcar Racer
The Postal Service
Minor Threat
Acceptance

this

[himynameiszack]

cinematic sunrise (i'm pretty sure they only had one right?)
No studio albums but one EP.

[TheHays]

Terminal

[matchbox202006]

I loved Boxcar Racer's record and Temple of the Dog was great. Also, did the Starting lIne have more than one release?

[Amie FM]

Under The Influence Of Giants

[Rodeo]

The Troggs

[tommy's ghost]

If we're talking strictly LP's, American Football.

[Circa1628]

I loved Boxcar Racer's record and Temple of the Dog was great. Also, did the Starting lIne have more than one release?

they have 3 full lengths and multiple EP's

[perceptrons]

I don't know if thy count because of the EPs and Remix album, but...

Death From Above 1979.

[heyguys123]

is this really bands with one release, or ones with one full length studio album? cuz a lot of these bands mentioned have splits and ep's and stuff.

[jbertclassic]

American Football
Owls
Desaparecidos
Anatomy Of A Ghost

[theclap]

The Benjamins.

[boxingwithstars]

I don't know if thy count because of the EPs and Remix album, but...

Death From Above 1979.

what i came in this thread to say.

[perceptrons]

what i came in this thread to say.
I was really surprised it hadn't been said yet.

[11:11]

I'm going to have to go with Acceptance on this one.

[DejaNew]

They released three full lengths and like 10 eps...

I agree with the Avalanches though and I'm going to add Panda Bear.
They actually only released two, I was never aware of their earlier release though, I just wish they would come out with something new. It's been forever.

[Mochem]

Little-T and One Track Mike

Cap'n Jazz and Operation Ivy if you're only counting LP's.

[boxingwithstars]

I Am The Avalanche for the time being... hopefully that changes soon.

[jbertclassic]

Little-T and One Track Mike

Cap'n Jazz and Operation Ivy if you're only counting LP's.
Analphabetapolothology is an anthology so Cap'n Jazz technically had one LP

[Mochem]

Analphabetapolothology is an anthology so Cap'n Jazz technically had one LP
Yeah but there were two 7"s as well. I don't know what was on them but I decided not to count them.

[ate_teenfourevr]

op ivy

[ManInMusicBox]

Fingertight. For some reason that album just gets me...not sure why.

[punk89]

All the bands I was thinking of were mentioned already, so how about bands that should have had only one release?

Saosin
Taking Back Sunday

[jay_klinkhammer]

American Football (if you don't count the EP)

A Dozen Furies

A Faith Called Chaos

Anatomy of a Ghost

[jay_klinkhammer]

American Football
Owls
Desaparecidos
Anatomy Of A Ghost


for sho

[ate_teenfourevr]

All the bands I was thinking of were mentioned already, so how about bands that should have had only one release?

Saosin
Taking Back Sunday


say anything

[Deadbolt23]

Radiohead. I don't understand why they never brought anything out after their debut, Kid A. It's just such a waste of talent.

[Redsox255]

New Radicals

[TangledUp]

the this is me smiling album is great. i heard they're making new stuff. but i have no idea.
I hope that is true! But I'm still not sick of their album. It's that good.

[friskycurtain]

Boxcar Racer
Student Rick
Letter Kills

[ruffian]

They released three full lengths and like 10 eps...

I agree with the Avalanches though and I'm going to add Panda Bear.

Panda Bear's had a few albums. Young Prayer is worth checking out for one, though none of them really sound like PP at all.

[blebbio]

Panda Bear's had a few albums. Young Prayer is worth checking out for one, though none of them really sound like PP at all. oh yeah, i knew that. i even own young prayer. don't know how i forgot about that.

[cshadows2887]

Didn't Acceptance have another release besides Phantoms too?

[tommy's ghost]

Technically, Ghosts and Vodka.

[butch4-0]

ghosts and vodka had a cd called precious blood before addicts and drunks


cap'n jazz

[asslesschap182]

sex pistols
box car racer
plus 44

just like someone else said

[stereokiller]

phantoms is awesome.

number one fan had a pretty good record called compromises, came out in 03 i think.

yeah.

[Macbeth.]

Bcr

[ghostonmytongue]

Pela. Anytown Graffiti is a fantastic album.

[tommy's ghost]

ghosts and vodka had a cd called precious blood before addicts and drunks


cap'n jazz

Addicts and Drunks is an anthology; it contained both Precious Blood and the Momento Mori 7".

[louie772]

Didn't Acceptance have another release besides Phantoms too?well they had 2 EP's. so only 1 album.
oh and Driver F (not counting their EP)

[GhostFight]

the unicorns!

[JustAGirl01]

in before acceptance

acceptance.

phantoms was awesome.

number one fan had a pretty good record called compromises, came out in 03 i think.

you guys dont count the eps?

[Croggs]

Postal Service, and I know this won't be a popular one, but I really, really loved Search The City - A Fire so Big

[fishingthe_sky]

It seems like EPs don't count here. In that case, Days Away gets my vote, with the Postal Service and Texas Is The Reason as a close second and third, respectively.

Some other good ones are American Football, Operation Ivy, Ghosts and Vodka, The Gloria Record, and The Jealous Sound. I like the Name Taken answer, but then remember that they did have that album that never got officially released... so it's kind of a yes, but no answer to me.

Great question.

[spansen]

new radicals.

[spansen]

I'm going to have to go with Acceptance on this one.

they have more than one, just only one that was released 'mainstream'.

[KatieKutthroat.]

new radicals.

The New Radicals, oh man. Good stuff.

[alert=danger]

It seems like EPs don't count here. In that case, Days Away gets my vote, with the Postal Service and Texas Is The Reason as a close second and third, respectively.

Some other good ones are American Football, Operation Ivy, Ghosts and Vodka, The Gloria Record, and The Jealous Sound. I like the Name Taken answer, but then remember that they did have that album that never got officially released... so it's kind of a yes, but no answer to me.

Great question.

Apparently The Jealous Sound are still in the process of making a new album in some way or another, so hopefully they won't be a one release band. There has been no word since like July, but they are meant to be back together making a record. Can only hope.

[stealthpeng]

Monsters of Folk!
Fleet Foxes (if you're not counting eps)
Fort Minor
Revis
my other suggestions--She and Him, and Children 18:3 have both announced new albums, so, yeah.

[murrich]

Will Oldham - Joya

[wroteurname]

It seems like EPs don't count here. In that case, Days Away gets my vote, with the Postal Service and Texas Is The Reason as a close second and third, respectively.

Some other good ones are American Football, Operation Ivy, Ghosts and Vodka, The Gloria Record, and The Jealous Sound. I like the Name Taken answer, but then remember that they did have that album that never got officially released... so it's kind of a yes, but no answer to me.

Great question.

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes to Days Away.

[ilovesofie]

Boxcar Racer
Student Rick
Letter Kills

You're very right about Letter Kills, great great record. I'm gonna add Moments In Grace, mostly for the personal connection I have with Moonlight Survivied. But I think it's a brilliant record for a band with a very own sound. It's a shame it's the only thing they released.

[hf57]

Summer Hero!?^^"

yup. very cool to see these guys mentioned. they are from my hometown, and their drummer actually lives on my street.

[yayitsjoe]

I hope that is true! But I'm still not sick of their album. It's that good.

it is so good. i don't listen to it often, but i'm in the mood every once in a while. never ever disappoints.

[WhatJulianSaid]

Envy on the coast
terminal
before today/ pierce the veil under their respective names
Their Eyes Look North
narrows
emarosa
closure in moscow
anthony green

so many bands with only one full length or even just an ep

[cshadows2887]

Envy on the coast
terminal
before today/ pierce the veil under their respective names
Their Eyes Look North
narrows
emarosa
closure in moscow
anthony green

so many bands with only one full length or even just an ep

Almost positive Emaroa had an album before and after Johnny.

[_><_]

All the bands I was thinking of were mentioned already, so how about bands that should have had only one release?

Saosin
Taking Back Sunday

I agree. Saosin's ISOSG is the most blatant selling out attempt this year.


Almost positive Emaroa had an album before and after Johnny.

Yeah, an EP ( which sucks btw ).

[SpyKi]

Yeah, an EP ( which sucks btw ).
That EP is a thousand times better than Relativity.

On topic, City Sleeps.

[TSTLSOOM]

New Years Day

[meroki22]

My Bloody Valentine- Loveless
The Avalanches- Since I Left You
Battles- Mirrored


MBV had a shit ton of releases. Granted nothing was ever as fantastic as Lovless. But the You Made Me Realise EP comes pretty damn close.

[meroki22]

new radicals.


Holy shit completely forgot about them. Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too was such a great album.

[timb89]

could you say jeff buckley had only one release? if so grace.

postal service or passion pit have been great aswell.

[Hagysaurus Rex]

New Radicals
Races to April
Stage
Hey Mercedes (1 album + 2 EPs)

Someone said New Years Day and I completely agree
I would add She & Him but apparently they're working on new material right now.

Edit: Deas Vail. I think they're at 1 album and 1 EP, not sure if that counts or not.

[only the clouds]

The Fire Theft.
agreed.

[:-)]

in before acceptance

acceptance.

WHAT I CAME IN HERE TO SAY :-d
Box Car Racer.
People will hate me for saying this... but I think BCR was better than Blink :-)

[Samc1803]

Overview had 2 EPs, never actually made it to a full-length. And it was a shame, because I loved their stuff. Both EPs were solid.
Also, the Jakes' EP is also pretty ballin'. But they'll be releasing a full-length on Roadrunner next year.
Freelance Whales
Harlem Shakes (1 album, 1 EP)
Jacobi Wichita
The Reign of Kindo (1 album, 1 EP)
Wolftron

[Rodeo]

People will hate me for saying this... but I think BCR was better than Blink :-)




That's because you weren't really alive too realize the impact that they had.

[cinderandsmoke]

The Postal Service
Acceptance
The Reunion Show

[:-)]

That's because you weren't really alive too realize the impact that they had.
Wrong. I may not have been old enough to appreciate Blink during their glory days but I definitely understand their impact. Please don't write me off because of my age.

I think that BCR is the best work that Tom's ever done. It's mature, but not laughably so (ahem, *AVA* ahem) - thoughtful lyrics, great music and a freaking cameo by Tim Armstrong. BCR's s/t was just as good if not better than Untitled IMHO.


not to say that Blink isnt one of my alltime favorie bands. :-)

[baysidesfuhreal]

I Am The Avalanche for the time being... hopefully that changes soon.

:-) agreed.

[FireInTheSky]

fun.

[FireInTheSky]

two tongues

[FireInTheSky]

the vegas report

[FireInTheSky]

volcano choir
weaver at the loom

[robotscantlove]

American Football

[jbertclassic]

fun.

two tongues

volcano choir
weaver at the loom

I think it's only relevant for groups that broke up after one release, not debuted recently.

[sargentlgfuad]

yeah, why in the hell are people posting albums that debuted this year?

anywho... i'd definately agree with The Postal Service (being they released my favorite album)
The Graduate
Brighten
Paper Rival
The Prize Fighter Inferno

[LemurLexington]

+44 - When Your Heart Stops Beating.
I'm still crossing my heart that they'll continue, but I can't wait for some Blink stuff.

[imahoodlum]

desaparecidos

Terminal

acceptance.

The Postal Service
Backed.

[alltimecam]

They released three full lengths and like 10 eps...

I agree with the Avalanches though and I'm going to add Panda Bear.

New Panda Bear next year, and avalanches too, I believe.

[alltimecam]

two tongues

Yuck

[threepunchjim]

desaparecidos

hell yes. love "greater omaha." Wow, imagine if Conor wrangled them up for a tour? That would be incredible.

[Lirr168]

The Troggs

I can think of at least four LPs off the top of my head. I'm pretty sure two charted well in US, too.

[midtown4657]

The Benjamins.

yes, yes, yes, yes. one of my favorite records ever.

[Mibabalou]

the postal service is way to easy

so united nations

[k1guitar]

united nations

[fishingthe_sky]

New Radicals
Races to April
Stage
Hey Mercedes (1 album + 2 EPs)

Someone said New Years Day and I completely agree
I would add She & Him but apparently they're working on new material right now.

Edit: Deas Vail. I think they're at 1 album and 1 EP, not sure if that counts or not.
Hey Mercedes had 2 albums.

[k1guitar]

the postal service is way to easy

so united nations

hahaha didnt even see this. nice

[fishingthe_sky]

two tongues
Seriously?

[DeadPoetic]

The Postal Service
Anchor & Braille (pretty sure they won't do anything else, hope I'm wrong)
Waking Ashland
JamisonParker
Discover America

[Rodeo]

I can think of at least four LPs off the top of my head. I'm pretty sure two charted well in US, too.

It was a joke.

[fishingthe_sky]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes to Days Away.
You have great taste. I like you.

[KatieKutthroat.]

Desaparecidos is the only one I can think of right now.

[Illadelphia]

Acceptance

[Lirr168]

It was a joke.

Sorry, didn't pick up on that.

[briewer]

My Bloody Valentine- Loveless
The Avalanches- Since I Left You
Battles- Mirrored

They released three full lengths and like 10 eps...

I agree with the Avalanches though and I'm going to add Panda Bear.
Yeah, I don't think including bands that are bound to release new albums soon really count...

Oh, and Panda Bear has three albums.

[DejaNew]

Yeah, I don't think including bands that are bound to release new albums soon really count...

Oh, and Panda Bear has three albums.
No need for the hate, Brian. I realize I fucked up with MBV, but the other two are legitimate answers. How long has the new Avalanches album been due? It's been 10 years now.

[briewer]

No need for the hate, Brian. I realize I fucked up with MBV, but the other two are legitimate answers. How long has the new Avalanches album been due? It's been 10 years now.
Don't kill my dreams! It's coming, I tell you! IT'S COMING!

::sobs quietly in a corner::

[DejaNew]

Don't kill my dreams! It's coming, I tell you! IT'S COMING!

::sobs quietly in a corner::
Don't fear, you're not the only one who's anticipating it. I first found them in 2003, mind you, I didn't know about the new album and was too young to care, but as soon as I found out, I've been waiting.

[AnEraWeEmbrace]

Edit: Deas Vail. I think they're at 1 album and 1 EP, not sure if that counts or not.

Nah, they've had four LPs. Still awesome though.

[rditzler]

paper rival anyone?

[Zachals]

4 non blondes

[*Ro']

How about bands that never released any record but still had a major influence? The Screamers!
Off-topic, I know.

[Fish Man Alex]

No-Ca$h

[mcalphabet]

Civil Twilight

[SwiftSilentDead]

I want to say Operation Ivy.

[nkalldayyy]

desaparecidos
this.

[COLEMAN902]

Acceptance - Phantoms. No doubt about it.

[SophGod]

United Nations

[EvilZeppelin]

Envy on the coast
terminal
before today/ pierce the veil under their respective names
Their Eyes Look North
narrows
emarosa
closure in moscow
anthony green

so many bands with only one full length or even just an ep

they have a new records coming out.

[Goat01]

southcott
the boys after

I cannot believe someone else was thinking about Southcott!
Thank you so much!!

[ActionActionFan]

The Reunion Show. They had an EP but it looks like we are only talking about full lengths.

[jco3]

JamisonParker

fail.

[ninthandash]

If we're talking strictly LP's, American Football.

agreed

[ohitsmark]

The Fire Theft
Firescape

[sargentlgfuad]

paper rival anyone?
i said them! & nice avatar btw.

[jeremyc]

time to fly

[jeremyc]

action:reaction

[Derka Derka]

paper rival anyone?

oh yeah, I love their album

[mrnegativezero]

New Years Day

It's always awesome to know that this band gets love. Although I'm not sure they apply for this thread (they have an EP and are working on a new album.)

At the moment I can't add a lot to the discussion. The first that comes to mind that isn't already mentioned is Embrace. They're fairly good for that style of music.

[Ron57]

Gotta say +44

[WhatJulianSaid]

well this is just bands that only have one full length at the moment...so... maybe in the coming months it'll change

[WhatJulianSaid]

they have a new records coming out.

Almost positive Emaroa had an album before and after Johnny.

that was just an ep

[TSTLSOOM]

It's always awesome to know that this band gets love. Although I'm not sure they apply for this thread (they have an EP and are working on a new album.)

At the moment I can't add a lot to the discussion. The first that comes to mind that isn't already mentioned is Embrace. They're fairly good for that style of music.
i guess this thread went from best band with one release to bands with one release. lol

[ACA]

Saosin

The people who recorded the EP and the people who have released the two pieces of shit after should not be considered the same band.

[Andrew33]

Agraceful.

[mrnegativezero]

i guess this thread went from best band with one release to bands with one release. lol

Well, we could only say Acceptance so many times before it gets old.

[jeremyc]

the weakend

[rditzler]

i said them! & nice avatar btw.

yeah they were legit I was bummed when they broke up. thanks yours isn't too bad yourself.

[DemolitionLover]

One LP and one EP

But I'm going to say Rory.

[pleasedontpanic]

The Benjamins, Eager Seas (even though T&N called it a Watashi Wa release), Days Away, Paper Route, and many more.

[denissuxx]

fail.


Because you don't like the band, or because they had an EP before Sleepwalker?

[:-)]

The Jealous Sound

[introduction]

taking back sunday, if you're assuming they died after tayf.

[CalIsARealBoy]

If we're talking strictly LP's, American Football.

Win.

[TheLastBoyScout]

Name Taken

Way too many of you have said bands that have albums in the works right now.
Kind of pointless to name any band other than one that is officially gone forever.

[cshadows2887]

Weird how easily people seem to discount EP's entirely.

[jco3]

Because you don't like the band, or because they had an EP before Sleepwalker?

Because I disliked their CD.

[denissuxx]

Because I disliked their CD.

Eh, opinions.

[sargentlgfuad]

yeah they were legit I was bummed when they broke up. thanks yours isn't too bad yourself.
seriously, they were so underappreciated.

[matchbox202006]

they have 3 full lengths and multiple EP's

But they broke up. R.I.P.

[joeag1985]

I don't know if thy count because of the EPs and Remix album, but...

Death From Above 1979.

Counts in my book. My first year of college album. Good times.

[lonelysuperstar]

I'll second Acceptance and The Postal Service.

And, did anyone else mention Beloved?

[OreoMannDS]

On Broken Wings?

[Derka Derka]

I'll second Acceptance and The Postal Service.

And, did anyone else mention Beloved?

Not that I saw, but I'll defiantly second them.

[myplanforescape]

How about bands that never released any record but still had a major influence? The Screamers!
Off-topic, I know.

I was actually going to post The Screamers before I remembered the demo album was a bootleg, and not an actual release.

Sticking with the thread topic though, I'd say Malady.

[eucademix]

frou frou?

[Sensez Fail]

DEF not the BEST but I thought Lower Definitions album was sick. Sucks they broke up.

[sibby]

+44

[rettigrocker]

Letterkills!!!!!

[himynameiszack]

Box Car Racer.

[Absolut_Punk]

How about Northstar, hands down the winner for me.

[SiameseGun89]

Unamused. Great Portland political punk.

[amped513]

I cannot believe someone else was thinking about Southcott!
Thank you so much!!

they had so much potential. it's a shame they went and formed thieves and villains.

[Goat01]

they had so much potential. it's a shame they went and formed thieves and villains.
That band definitely had a lot of talent.
I'm a T&V fan, I've never understood all of the hate.

[amped513]

That band definitely had a lot of talent.
I'm a T&V fan, I've never understood all of the hate.

i don't dislike thieves and villains by any means.
but, i remember hearing southcott for the first time and being hooked. and on the other hand i would force myself to listen to thieves and villains, and never get much out of it. not much of a wow factor, i guess.

[SilenceBrokenTT]

Yuck

True that.... Definitely two of the worst voices you could put together for one album.

[Goat01]

i don't dislike thieves and villains by any means.
but, i remember hearing southcott for the first time and being hooked. and on the other hand i would force myself to listen to thieves and villains, and never get much out of it. not much of a wow factor, i guess.

Southcott was amazing upon first listen, and they're still in constant rotation on my stereo.
But I definitely get what you're saying about TAV.

[amped513]

Southcott was amazing upon first listen, and they're still in constant rotation on my stereo.
But I definitely get what you're saying about TAV.

I've been listening to the acoustic version of "vengeance isn't the right word" all day. so good.

[Goat01]

I've been listening to the acoustic version of "vengeance isn't the right word" all day. so good.

Nice! Where'd you get it acoustic?

[HogarthHughes]

Letter Kills- The Bridge.

[songydarko]

Who do you think are the best bands to only put out one album?

Try to avoid bands that just started and clearly have more on the way.

I'm going to go with some relatively recent choices.

The Postal Service
Gratitude
Evaline

Ah fuck yes to Evaline.

[cshadows2887]

Ah fuck yes to Evaline.

Someone else has heard of them? There's hope for humanity.

[Circa1628]

Letter Kills- The Bridge.
pretty awesome jam

[songydarko]

Someone else has heard of them? There's hope for humanity.

Oh of course! I adore the shit out of them. I wish they'd come out from wherever they are. They have so much potential it's ridiculous.

[cshadows2887]

Oh of course! I adore the shit out of them. I wish they'd come out from wherever they are. They have so much potential it's ridiculous.

There are no songs I rock out harder to in the car than "La De Da" and "Calm Touching."

[HogarthHughes]

pretty awesome jam

Most definitely. It came out nearly 6 years ago and it still has great re-play value.

[songydarko]

There are no songs I rock out harder to in the car than "La De Da" and "Calm Touching."

My goodness, yessss. Still not sick of any of that ep.

[cshadows2887]

My goodness, yessss. Still not sick of any of that ep.

Finding them was such a happy accident. My buddy had 5 dollars left on a gift card he wanted to unload and I read the promotional sticker on the EP was like "hey they say these guys sound like a bunch of bands we like, buy something random." We listened in the car on the way home and that was that.

[songydarko]

Finding them was such a happy accident. My buddy had 5 dollars left on a gift card he wanted to unload and I read the promotional sticker on the EP was like "hey they say these guys sound like a bunch of bands we like, buy something random." We listened in the car on the way home and that was that.

Best decision you've ever made.

[kearn1tm]

Cannibal Ox

[amped513]

Nice! Where'd you get it acoustic?
honestly, i don't remember. i got it a few years ago, maybe from their purevolume?

[Goat01]

honestly, i don't remember. i got it a few years ago, maybe from their purevolume?

Killer.
Think you could hook me up with that somehow?

[Circa1628]

Most definitely. It came out nearly 6 years ago and it still has great re-play value.
Definitely agree

[will_to_burn]

Seconded for Postal Service. They have a few small EPs, but eh, they don't count.

[COREhorizon]

The Republic of Wolves

[Drow Swordsman]

All the bands I was thinking of were mentioned already, so how about bands that should have had only one release?

Saosin
Taking Back Sunday

Agreed. Though TBS's second album was a good attempt, just not as good as Tell All Your Friends.

Like others, let us add
Emarosa
Panic! At the Disco
The Used

[seraph1214]

I'm gonna go ahead and throw this into the mix.

http://www.newdust.com/images/lp_cover.jpg

[T-bag]

Sex Pistols
Boxcar Racer
(+44)


Don't ever mention those bands in the same sentence again. You are not punk. Boxcar racer are not punk.

[atarirockstar]

I'm not about to read 15 pages of replies, but I'll throw Scenes From a Movie out there. This album was pretty great. I got this album during the summer before my senior year of high school, and these jams quickly became my summer tunes.

Sorry if it was already mentioned.

oh and i know it's not the best ever, just my favorite that I can think of.

[TangledUp]

Whoever puts +44 and BCR as the best bands with only one release is just comical to me. I enjoy both albums, but neither of them are very good.

[Anderson]

Most of the ones I'd have added have already been mentioned. The only ones I have to add are Handsome and Slo Burn. Slo Burn didn't even manage one full length. A 4 track ep was all they put out.

[spevin]

best interest.

their ep doesnt count. only have 1 full length....and its amazing. i miss the hell out of those guys.

[cwya]

http://sleevage.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/minor_threat_cover_blue.jpg

This

[-karla]

Gratitude


came here to suggest this. good call.

[tehdangerdave]

Odd how people don't count EPs at all and the band that first came to mind for me only released one EP. But, anyways, i'm gonna throw out Ariel Mile. My friend sent me a link to their Atwater EP and I've been hooked on it since. It's a shame they broke up, that EP was a really strong starting point.

[davehennessy]

acceptance.

absolutely. also terminal's 'how the lonely keep' is one of my favorite records of all time

[KevinForReal]

JamisonParker



nice

[KevinForReal]

Whoever puts +44 and BCR as the best bands with only one release is just comical to me. I enjoy both albums, but neither of them are very good.

Topic of the thread isn't if you like the bands a person lists, it's simply 'best bands with only one release" those are pretty good bands with only one release, get over yourself.

[IntoTheSun]

If live albums don't count:

http://cdn.pitchfork.com/media/life-without-buildings-any-other-city.jpg

[cshadows2887]

If live albums don't count:

http://cdn.pitchfork.com/media/life-without-buildings-any-other-city.jpg

Few months late, but you finally contirubted to my thread. I don't even think I knew who you are when I made it, that's how moldy it is.

[tehdangerdave]

I still can't figure out how an EP doesn't count as a release, haha. Anyone care to explain to me their reasoning?

[KevinForReal]

I still can't figure out how an EP doesn't count as a release, haha. Anyone care to explain to me their reasoning?


Typically releases aren't mastered versions...Productivity usually isn't as great as a full-length, as smaller bands usually release EPs because they are cheaper and quicker to put out. Many EPs might be acoustic or split with another band or something. Distribution is either done online or very limited releases, and EPs are kind of like a band saying "Shit, we're new, so let's throw some of our best shit onto a disc to give them something"...or "Shit, here's some shit to tide you over since we're going to, or are taking too damn long to release our new album"... Or "Shit, here's some shit we had laying around"...or "shit, here's me doing my shit with an acoustic guitar"

Come to think of it, a lot of my favorite shit from bands were from their EPs

[CheckeredFloors]

Pierce the Veil

[TangledUp]

Topic of the thread isn't if you like the bands a person lists, it's simply 'best bands with only one release" those are pretty good bands with only one release, get over yourself.
Not really.

[Kyle Huntington]

I'm gonna go ahead and throw this into the mix.

http://www.newdust.com/images/lp_cover.jpg
Brilliant choice.I love this album.

[KevinForReal]

Not really.


Really? According to what? Your shitt Sconni opinion? That's what I thought. PWND>

[TangledUp]

Really? According to what? Your shitt Sconni opinion? That's what I thought. PWND>

Again, not really. :-d And wow, way to try to offend me for living in Wisconsin. Cool story, bro.

[KevinForReal]

Not really.


I've never understood people like you. You'll say 'I liked both the albums, but neither band is good'

That makes no sense. If you are even slightly drawn to something, you must admit that something about them was 'good' enough to draw your attention.

I dont like +44, I've probably heard 5 songs by them, but musically I know they are good enough to be mention amongst bands w/ only 1 release. Had bands been better, they probably wouldn't have had just one release. Duh.

[KevinForReal]

Again, not really. :-d And wow, way to try to offend me for living in Wisconsin. Cool story, bro.


No, your insecurities take it as an offense. I just call all people from WI Sconnis. Get over it.

So, you like albums by bands you don't think are good?

[KevinForReal]

Again, not really. :-d And wow, way to try to offend me for living in Wisconsin. Cool story, bro.

It's like saying "I enjoy Pepsi, but I fucking hate Soda"

[KevinForReal]

Again, not really. :-d And wow, way to try to offend me for living in Wisconsin. Cool story, bro.


Show me some evidence that says those bands are't very good. I'll wait.

[TangledUp]

Show me some evidence that says those bands are't very good. I'll wait.

It's a matter of opinion. You think they're good, I don't. All a matter of preference. Evidence they aren't good? How about listening to bands that are good.
Yeah, I like the guys in blink, so I have both +44 and BCR albums. They're catchy, but they are by no means what I call quality. I listen to a lot of bands and artists that shit all over them in terms of musicianship and talent. In my opinion.

[KevinForReal]

It's a matter of opinion. You think they're good, I don't. All a matter of preference. Evidence they aren't good? How about listening to bands that are good.
Yeah, I like the guys in blink, so I have both +44 and BCR albums. They're catchy, but they are by no means what I call quality. I listen to a lot of bands and artists that shit all over them in terms of musicianship and talent. In my opinion.


I can't even get over how stupid you seem over the internet.

It's a matter of opinion.

Then you say, How about listening to bands that are good. Um, so I should listen to bands that you think are good, or that I think are good. Because you don't know which type of bands I like, though. So.... I dont even know how to respond to you.

Cool, you have a +44 album, that you bought (or stole) and you dislike. I don't have a +44 album, but I give the 4 or 5 songs I've heard from them some respect. I have seen much shittier bands. I get your opinion, but come on, everything you're saying is contradictiing itself.

[KevinForReal]

I don't even know what BCR stands for, I'm not kidding. Maybe I'm too old for this site.

[KevinForReal]

It's a matter of opinion. You think they're good, I don't. All a matter of preference. Evidence they aren't good? How about listening to bands that are good.
Yeah, I like the guys in blink, so I have both +44 and BCR albums. They're catchy, but they are by no means what I call quality. I listen to a lot of bands and artists that shit all over them in terms of musicianship and talent. In my opinion.


So you base how good a band is based on quality of an album?

One of my top 5 albums of all time has the shittiest quality known, it's still a top 5 album to me.

[KevinForReal]

Oh I get it, BCR stands for Boxcar Racer. Even though Boxcar is 1 word. So it should be BR. You're wrong.

Sorry, never hopped on the TSL, STD, MCS, TBS, YC, NFG, MCR, ATL, SYG train.

[TangledUp]

I came all the way back to post this. Not sure if anyone mentioned it.

http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/storage/4/1121104/mudcrutch_album_large3.jpg

[hobointhenite]

fun.
the ghost inside
tgi will have a new one out very soon though

[cristinaa]

Well, we could only say Acceptance so many times before it gets old.

I came in here to say that, but I guess that's already been said. Also, I definitely agree with The Postal Service.

[cristinaa]

Desaparecidos FTW

Also this.

The Postal Service, of course.

and, This is Me Smiling.

I totally forgot about this band. I love remember loving their album freshman year of college. Definitely going to listen to this now.

[FullCollaspe]

The Angelic Process

[zeropunk16]

Heavens - Patent Pending