The One Album Wonder...What Is It?

[@joseantoniomarmol6324]

This has to be one of the more interesting episodes I’ve seen lately… a mixed panel like this is what keeps this amazing channel successfully reinventing itself. Kudos to Pete and his gang!!! Keep it going

[@johnmichaelwilliams6694]

What an enjoyable episode. Music of various genres and a great set of panelists as well. Thanks to Brendon, Scot, Grant and of course, you, too, Pete, for taking time to unearth this albums and bring them to the viewers attention. Most of my choices mentioned but the Buckingham Nicks one time LP prior to their joining Fleetwood Mac is one not included in the episode and always comes to mind when these discussions occur. Several new additions to the SoT shopping list because of these discussions. Thanks again, guys.

[@christianhaynes1954]

Great to see Grant and Scot on here Peter 👏. Look forward to it 😊

[@jazzpunk]

...and Brendon.

[@christianhaynes1954]

Seriously ? Are you correcting me ?

[@Strimbles]

His name is Pete not Peter

[@LonnieViarIII]

Arc Angels heads my list

[@davidholmes6119]

This was an excellent episode. These four SoT mainstays mesh very well.

[@roblake9856]

great panel! great episode!

[@richardwillis6936]

GPS, a 2006 band featuring, John Payne (vocals, bass), Guthrie Govan (guitar), Jay Schellen (drums), Ryo Okumoto (keyboards). Excellent AOR/Prog along the lines of 90's Asia

[@JoeMay-wc6nv]

GREAT Album

[@leonscoretzka801]

Great show guys! Carnage - Dark Recollections (1990) Hughes/Thrall (1982) Coverdale/Page (1993) Control Denied - The Fragile Art Of Exsistence (1999) Demonaz - March Of The Norse (2011) I - Between Two Worlds (2006) Heaven & Hell - The Devil You Know (2009) Repugnant - Epitome Of Darkness (2006) Wolfheart - Cold Breath (1999) Derek & The Dominos - Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs (1970)

[@entil2001]

Great topic and great group of panelists!

[@gaznathemoon1128]

David+David: Boomtown (86). Welcome to the Boomtown was a hit single off this album Road s/t (72) consisted of Noel Redding/Rod Richards/Leslie Sampson. Step Ahead (82). Prog-rock.

[@brianmiller1077]

David Baerwald had a few solo albums afterwards and the producer, Davitt Sigerson produced Tori Amos' Little Earthquakes

[@camwatters-iz5bs]

Welcome to the boomtown is a great song

[@maxthepupp]

That's SO wild! I just listened to the David & David album in full , like, 2 days ago for the first time in forever! Sounded just like I remember..full of promise.😎

[@susanrussell3001]

Yes it was and still is

[@jazzpunk]

I picked up ROAD (digital download)...mainly for Rod Richards. I love Rare Earth & wanted to hear more from their original guitarist.

[@nathanwelbourne116]

A great topic! Here’s some one album wonders I love Neurotic Outsiders- Neurotic Outsiders Above- Mad Season Family Style- Vaughan Brothers Shrinebuilder- Shrinebuilder LAMF- Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers

[@andyshelton4889]

The GTR review was in Musician and written by J. D. Considine.😀❤️🎼

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Beck,Bogart and Appice.

[@risingstar7161]

Armageddon. A Keith Relf project back in around '75. Tredegar with Tony Bourg and Ray Phillips Cry of Love, the Brother album

[@jamesbrown9910]

Love that album!

[@ericdistefano7188]

Yep. Armageddon.

[@christophercoles4401]

#1 Skip Spence - Oar #2 Thunderclap Newman - Hollywood Dream #3 The Exploding Hearts - Guitar Romantic

[@philipmorrissey9142]

Yes! That Exploding Hearts album is fantastic. Its a tragedy what happened to them

[@tonyhonour665]

Hollywood Dream is great. I really regret selling my copy, need to get another one.

[@purpletemple1]

Because discovering new bands is my jam, this is probably one of my fav topics for a show, this is how I got hooked to SoT back then (Pete mad 4 episodes of one and done if I remember right). Grant, Lollipop did another album in 2007 (saw it on Spotify) but it doesn't really matter, it's great to be able to find out about them. I know it's not the kind of show that gets you the most views, but it's so great to hear about those unknown (or very little known) bands. Love it!

[@GrantsRockWarehaus]

Was it released on physical media? All I see on Discogs is the Soon album and a single and an E.P.

[@purpletemple1]

@GrantsRockWarehaus only saw it on Spotify...

[@שאולנקר]

WHAT A GREAT EPISODE! MANY MORE ALBUMS TO EXPLORE, MORE PURPOSE TO LIVE 😄 THANK YOU VERY MUCH GUYS, YOU ARE GREAT!

[@Paul_Progressive]

A great show, I love this quartet! Many one album wonders have been mentioned in the show and in the commentaries but to add another fantastic record from the prog world: the self-titled debut by "Refugee" (1973), a power trio with two members from The Nice and Patrick Moraz who then left to join Yes for "Relayer".

[@NapoleanThePug]

What a great time listening to the four of you glow about music! You could easily do another episode or two on this same topic.

[@howardrice8533]

It was great to hear a Rick Springfield reference. I think he’s underrated as a songwriter and performer.

[@dwpeterson1969]

Sahara Snow is another great one and done band featuring Rick Springfield!

[@bobfrapples1208]

I'm telling you Living in OZ is great a great album.

[@howardrice8533]

@ It’s probably my favorite of his. It’s heavier than people would expect, too.

[@dwpeterson1969]

@@howardrice8533 the heaviest RS album has to be SDAA, tho

[@davidwhitfield3619]

In 2006 when the Darkness stopped Justin Hawkins set up British Whale and then as Grant mentions Hot Leg. The other members of the Darkness made their own group called "The Stone Gods". Bassist Richie Edwards became the Lead Singer and the band delivered a stunning album called "Silver Spoons and Broken Bones" on the play it again Sam label. Well worth a listen.

[@afghanpullnpray7484]

Them Crooked Vultures

[@FromThe4thWall]

The self-titled Humanimal album from 2002. Jeff Scott Soto on vocals, Marcel Jacob on bass, Pontus Norgren on guitar and Thomas Broman on drums. It is claimed there is not one single power chord on this. And yet it's heavy stuff. The album is a rollercoaster ride without a ballad. The sound is very organic and great!

[@Sirdamienfrost]

Great choice. Talisman & Co is much appreciated.

[@jbat31]

awesome show guys, thank you

[@jamesswiderski890]

Excellent episode..love the 4 of you ..hope a mother one

[@shawnstreeter236]

Great video, the collective music knowledge of this group is incredible.

[@terrymtbnurse4760]

Great episode. Always love when you guys make me do some research.

[@hardrockingtriviashow667]

Vendetta would get my vote. They were a Detroit Power trio that released 1 self titled album on Epic/CBS. Band members: Niki Buzz (Guitar Vocals), Klyph Black (Bass), and Terry Fox (Drums). The music is Hard Rock/Metal with grooves. Produced by Max Norman.

[@mikehodges2765]

The B'zzz song "Get Up, Get Angry" is one of my all-time favorites. It has the best scream in rock and roll!

[@jimiswartz2648]

I’ve got a lot of music to listen to 😂. Love the show. Love the collection of guests.

[@Leo-ci9kc]

Fun show. Thanks Scott for mentioning ABWH and Blue Jays, I love those albums!

[@rorictoomey2762]

Great show guys. I love seeing you all together. Scot-Love the Gentle Giant hat. A lot of great picks. A couple of my favorites are Flame (featuring Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Faatar from The Beach Boys) and Fuse (featuring members of Cheap Trick). Happy New Year to all of you.

[@davidyeager8524]

Man, I enjoyed that a lot! Thanks for info. I love the 1971 band from Illinois. Farm. Their unbelievable!

[@garyjoyce2160]

GEORGE turned me on to one of the greatest one hit album Wonders - SPIRAL 🌀 ARCHITECT 👍💯

[@tomsimmons7192]

Been trying to get a copy of their LP for years!!! REALLY hard to find......at a decent price. Excellent pic!!!!

[@garyjoyce2160]

Tom S. 👍💯

[@jimmypage2843]

Old Man Prog put that one out it's a classic.

[@sspbrazil]

Lollipop Factory has two albums, the other one is called “Away in A Trailer” and it came out in 2007.

[@irishflink7324]

They have an EP called Eat Cake it's from 2010

[@GrantsRockWarehaus]

it's not on Discogs...

[@spyralarchytect]

I used to see them every time they came through town - seeing this pop up was a pleasant surprise. Good memories.

[@ivanhernandezvelez974]

Rites of spring!

[@jackcamp6149]

Good line up, gentleman! Enjoyed this one

[@michaelfavreau7617]

I love that GTR album. Jonathan Mover on drums after a really brief stint in Marillion. Invention Of Knowledge. Just fantastic. Jon and Roine. I was so glad to get the reissue on vinyl.( I have the original release on CD. ) I recently found a vinyl of HSAS. Very good record. Good find in the used bin.

[@RHMusicSamples]

Great episode. A few of my favorites in high school ... Cats in Boots, Heavy Bones, Sea Hags. American Pearl a few years later.

[@ernger531]

The Monks - Black Monk Time, what a great record

[@vpovince1001]

Pete thanks for the republic of tea recommendation my wife and I are totally loving this brand and did not realize how great tea could be

[@ledzeplover58]

Great show. Scot,when you mentioned your band Disorderly Conduct I knew I had a compilation with them on it. Sure enough,comp album Flipside Records Vol II with How Old Are You? Had no idea man,one of the best songs on the album!

[@TheProgCorner]

What a great comp that was too!!! Misfits, DI, The Germs, Roach Motel…

[@olsondc666]

Red Zone Rider with Vinnie Moore. Glad you mentioned Dalis Dilema!

[@angelomicciche3044]

On Pete’s recommendation on SOT I listened to Bodkin’s self-titled album from the early 70s. Scottish Psych heavy rock. It’s a rare pressing, but it is on KZbin.

[@stilettos9]

T ride! Absolute top ten for me. 1992 (Hollywood records)

[@IraSiegel]

Yes, nice pick.

[@KevinMurphy-ip2rz]

How We Live - Dry Land (Steve Hogarth duo before he was in Marillion) Sound of Contact - Dimensionaut

[@lovelacetunes]

GRANT: Thanks for the Lollipop Factory. A great discovery for me, similar to Jellyfish Spilt Milk. 👍🏼👍🏼🤘 Happy New Year!

[@kylez8010]

When Pete named the Highway Robbery members the name Don Francisco instantly rang a bell as a Christian singer my mom had cassettes of when i was a kid. Trying to determine if he's the same is not easy (his wiki page doesn't mention the band, or Allmusic, but he was described as having played secular music first). They both have mustaches (if he is on the left on the HR cover). There is a 3 day difference in given birthdates.

[@TheZeplinfan]

what a great episode..I have the GTR and HSAS, plus the blue jays..that's about it. looking up all these others. great episode!! oh, & thunderclap newman. i have tidal and the andersen Stolt and shadow king are available..looking up the others...:) they even had lollipop factory...i've lived in columbus my whole life and never heard of em

[@bobbaldwin3572]

Excellent episode, i also love that Anderson/Stolt album. Is it just me or is Grant a complete lookalike of Mike Score from a flock of seagulls 😂

[@thekivster]

There are so many good ones out there. One I’ll point out is the self titled album Fuse from 1970.

[@richietrocchajr1965]

Great show gentlemen. Here’s one you forgot, Emerson Lake and Powell

[@kenl2091]

I always recommend AFT's 'Automatic Fine Tuning' in these circumstances - basically it's like Wishbone Ash decided to concentrate on the lengthy guitar tracks but replaced every member and were inadvisedly persuaded that one track had to have vocals. Should'a been huge (and it's on the (Famous) Charisma label) but in 1976 it was maybe 2 years too late to break through.

[@davidl570]

Rosie Vela: Zazu (1986). Model turned singer who actually had a good voice! Single was Magic Smile featuring Donald Fagen on keyboards and Walter Becker on guitar (video's available on YT--check it out!). Really good song that should've been a bigger hit! (Dunno if Steely Dan backed her up on the whole album or just that song). She DID record a second album, but A&M (her label) never released it for some reason. (Also, on a side note, she was dating Jeff Lynne at the time, but don't believe he had anything to do with her musical output).

[@overtheedge4711]

Pretty sure the only reason Becker & Fagen turned up was Gary Katz produced it. Fagen played on all but two tracks, and Becker was only on 3. Other Dan alumni including Rick Derringer also did some tracks, but Jeff Lynne isn't mentioned anywhere on it. . But I agree it's an excellent album and she is quite easy on the eyes!!

[@davidl570]

@@overtheedge4711 Okay, thanks for the additional info!

[@JoeDibiase386]

Legend, great proggy Metal band for Connecticut late 80’s. Great show by the way

[@shawnminnier6117]

Sound of Contact’s Dimensionaut album will always be my favorite one album wonder.

[@painless465]

Love “ Driving to Amsterdam” from Space Shanty. Did Rocket From the Tombs ever release a proper album in their time? The Rocket Redux reunion album from the early 2000’s is tremendous. Especially for anyone who loves guitars

[@bobsala7780]

I like Mary Star of the Sea by Zwan.

[@txmatt2112]

Excellent crew!

[@KevinButler-bm8lw]

My three no specific order. 1. Bill Nelsons Red Noise--Sound On Sound.--------my first gig age 15. 2. Army Of Anyone---what a banger of an album. 3. Mongol Horde--amazing album considering the only instrument other than drums is baritone guitar.

[@everts1698]

Road Natural resources ( Rod Richards-Noel Redding-Leslie Sampson) wonderful hard blues psyché with talented guitarist and fabulous young drummer

[@passenger62]

Paice, Ashton & Lord - Bill Nelson's Red Noise - 801 - Power Station

[@ChrisNorwood3]

Watching this on my tv and looking up the music on my phone. Really great recommendations and Brendon really knocked it out of the park with those picks.

[@lh5942]

Manic Eden (Adrian Vandenberg, Rudy Sarzo, Tommy Aldridge and Ron Young) is a masterpiece

[@stevierv22]

The perfect one-hit wonder Olive - ST 1976 Japan Great prog album with operatic vocals and amazing guitar work. Has been my holy grail for many years, extremely hard to find on vinyl but you can listen to this on youtube.

[@thomaswery3087]

couple of my favorites are Armageddon with Keith Relf,Sound Of Contact,

[@hrothgar64]

Great episode. There are two that immediately spring to mind for me. One is behind Scot and it was only mentioned in passing: Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols. The only album of original material, although there have been about a million compilations. The other is from 2000 and was released on Sub Pop. Uppers And Downers by The Yo-Yo's. Bassist/singer Danny McCormack's band after The Wildhearts split for the first time. Punk rock 'n' roll - they were once described as The Clash jamming with Showaddywaddy (Pete, have you checked them out after they were mentioned on a UK Connection show a while back?), all three frontmen (Danny, Tom and Neil) sang and contributed 3 part harmonies, more yobbish than someone like CSN, though. They split as Danny was in the throes of substance addiction and they've reformed for the odd live show, but it remains their only album.

[@sergiikhovanskyi5127]

Such a cool episode! what about these ones? Living Loud - Living Loud Red Fun - Red Fun Jagged Edge UK - Fuel For your Soul

[@TR-cy5fg]

Please do this one again!

[@jimekberg]

Incredible Hog - Volume One Ursa Major - Ursa Major Beck, Bogert & Appice - Beck, Bogert & Appice Stonewall - Stonewall Highway Robbery - For Love or Money Unida - Coping with the Urban Coyote Blackwater Park - Dirt Box Armageddon - Armageddon

[@tonyziporlin4240]

Mother Love Bone - Apple Spiral Architect - A Sceptic's Universe Supershine - Supershine

[@ik8034]

I met AWBH at their album signing at Tower records, Piccadilly in London (That's a one album wonder). I asked SH about why there wasn't a 2nd GTR. He said they tried, but it didn't quite happen. Just checked out Lollipop Factory "Soon" album and love it. Thanks, Grant. There was a 2nd LF album called Away in a trailer. Also i'd suggest Imperial Drag album, another Jellyfish off- shoot.

[@bradleystone2623]

Haven't watched yet, so not sure if these were mentioned. Refugee (formerly The Nice, but with Pat Moraz on keys replacing Keith); Babylon from St. Petersburg, FL (they also had a live album, I believe, but that doesn't count!).

[@tonyhonour665]

The Refugee album is really good. I picked up my copy at a music festival for a great price.

[@toddspango]

I used to see that Bzzs record in the stacks. Never heard it that I recall, though.

[@damiankarras]

King Of Kings S/T 1991 Produced by Roy Thomas Baker. One and done.

[@EclecticInstinct]

Great topic and great cast. Definitely going to cost me some dosh.

[@EclecticInstinct]

Did NOTdisappoint!!! Excellent show and chemistry between the contributors. Next year do not make it so close to Christmas so I have better cashflow. I am going to have to take out a loan to buy all the recommended albums!

[@davidholmes6119]

Sunforest was a short-lived British trio formed in the late 1960s, consisting of Terry Tucker, Erika Eigen, and Freya Hogue. I would describe their sound as a fusion of baroque pop in the Left Banke vein and Sandy Denny-adjacent British folk, with lush harmonies, harpsichord aplenty, and other classical influences and elements. Their sole album, Sound of Sunforest (1969), is a whimsical Technicolor delight and well worth discovering, especially if you enjoy, say, Donovan or the Incredible String Band.

[@JoeDibiase386]

Went back today and checked out Lollipop Factory. Love it. Also the Shadow King. Good stuff

[@AlphaAstraAqua]

Lou Gramm told me in a one on one conversation in Biloxi, MS that once Atlantic saw Unusual Heat crash and burn commercially that they pulled any and all promotion from Shadow King to ensure that Lou would return to Foreigner since the band had such a proven track record of success with Lou in the band.

[@johnnycashlives316]

You got all the all stars today.

[@justherb666]

Lollipop Factory is my new favorite band. Reissue this!!!

[@apocketfulofheep]

Morgen 1969/70 Love that record

[@blackeddy65]

First time I see someone talk about Alkana let alone own the cd 😀I love that album!

[@bryankafka2952]

The Thorns w/Matthew Sweet, Shawn mullins, and Pete Droge

[@timfrancis2130]

One that wasn’t mentioned that I live is Timeless Miracle - Into the Enchanted Chamber This is great mid 2000s folky, melodic power metal.

[@noheamike5036]

BNQT - Indie band featuring members of Travis, Band of Horses, Midlake, Franz Ferdinand and Grandaddy. Good fun album. Hindu Love Gods - Basically Warren Zevon replacing Michael Stipe in REM. Surprisingly heavy. And how about Rockpile for a third group. And yes, people with very different tastes to our presenters also enjoy lots of these shows

[@thedarkwizardroom]

Remember there was that movie to a One hit wonder (That Thing You Do_) Which had Liv Tyler Steven Tylers daughter. And back in the day if one had album of a wonder they would as band or artist not as usual to follow up with anything else. I think thats how it goes. Will enjoy seeing this episode,

[@markmaioli4]

Great episode! I'll be checking out a bunch of these albums 🤘🏻 I'm gonna throw out: Decksanddrumsandrockandroll by Propellerheads. The Postal Service - Give Up Temple of the Dog

[@roberthardin2133]

Arzachel - s/t in 1969, the band Uriel released their only studio record before disbanding. Steve Hillage, Dave Stewart, Mont Campbell, Clive Brooks; take away Hillage and you’ve got Egg

[@thomasomalley1771]

This should be a great video. Can’t wait to see what Pete thinks

[@markkemp7608]

Parish Hall -Parish Hall. A Power Rock Trio from the Bay Area 1970. I dig their album. Gary Wagner, John Haden, Steve Adams

[@jamesbeach6750]

Also some favs of mine not mentioned here: VENDETTA - S/T (Nikki Buzz from M-80 and Max Norman produced), RIVERDOGS - S/T (Vivian Campbell) and Spokane, WA. boys AVIARY (Great Pomp rock produced by Yes's guy Eddie Offord).

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

River dogs did more than one album.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

As did Aviary.

[@mikeryanmikeryan4740]

Hi Guys. Great show. Pete, I agree with you on Highway Robbery. It is an excellent album IMO. My only pick off the top of my head is Doctor Butcher. Sounds like old school Savatage to me Not surprisingly though. HSAS was the obvious choice though.

[@briankellogg2751]

Great show gentlemen! Here's a few that weren't mentioned: Marcus - Marcus (1976) Axis - It's A Circus World (1978) Ursa Major - Ursa Major (1972) Susan Lynch - Big Reward (1982) Intergalactic Touring Band - really a one-off concept album (1977) Emerson Lake & Powell - Emerson Lake & Powell (1986) Cheers From Central California!

[@jazzpunk]

URSA MAJOR is a great choice. I read Dick Wagner's book...Billy Joel was-to-be the group's keyboardist. Can you believe it? 😊

[@williamcalvert4106]

Intergalactic Touring Band....I forgot about that one.

[@mahogany174]

Wow, someone else who’s heard of Marcus!

[@BoomerBass523]

Highway Robbery had a 2nd release in 2010 called ‘There’s Always Light at the End of the Tunnel’. It’s actually pretty good. 🤘

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Delta - Delta (1985) Signal - Loud & Clear (1989) Strictly Inc. - Strictly Inc. (1995)

[@ScogginsDiscGolf]

Glad I wasn’t the only one who said Signal!

[@Rabant777]

Really surprised not to see Speedway Blvd, as it was the first one that came to mind for me.

[@ChrisGibsonMeAsWe]

Just listened to Lollipop Factory on Spotify - it’s actually really crunchy and catchy! Nice choice!

[@kennethjarva3443]

My streaming service has lollipop factory with two albums and an EP. I never heard of them.

[@derekclacton]

G-Force, Scars and BBM “Around the Next Dream” - 3 great one-off albums from the great Gary Moore!

[@JoeDibiase386]

Great picks