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Peter Perrett is best known for The Only Ones' 1978 punk hit "Another Girl, Another Planet," whose lyrics memorably use love as a metaphor for dependency while resting on a catchy guitar foundation that obscures their dark message. While it's his biggest hit, the song's steady drive is atypical of Perrett's broader songwriting, which usually balances this energy with dynamic, evolving arrangements that more deeply align with his lyrics. The personal struggles documented in "Another Girl" sadly explain the long gaps in Perrett's career, so his consistent output over the last eight years has been exciting. Perrett's voice remains instantly recognizable on The Cleansing, a double album that showcases both his dynamic writing style and deadpan delivery. "Art is a Disease" especially captures this contrast. "Art is a disease that marks the afflicted," Perrett arrestingly repeats along with references to Arctic exploration and a passing mention of addiction. The exaggerated chorus effect that opens the song recalls goth and new wave trends of the early-'80s and a loud, aggressive section in the middle creates a drastic shift while referencing the Only Ones' punk elements. Throughout The Cleansing's twenty tracks, which feature guest appearances from Johnny Marr, Bobby Gillespie and members of Fontaines D.C., driving electric songs like opener "I Wanna Go With Dignity" are balanced with gentler ones like the acoustic-guitar led "Solitary Confinement." And Perrett's stylized punk songwriting remains present even on more straightforward songs like the title track, which subtly emphasizes this approach. © Steve Silverstein/Qobuz
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Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Barry Grint, MasteringEngineer - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Barry Grint, MasteringEngineer - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Carlos O'Connell, Arranger - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Carlos O'Connell, Arranger - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Carlos O'Connell, Arranger - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Peter Perrett, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Tony Draper, Mixer - Domino Publishing Company Ltd, MusicPublisher - Jamie Perrett, Producer, Engineer - Rob Wilks, Engineer - Andrea Cozzaglio, Engineer - Kirsten Kontrol, Engineer
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
Album review
Peter Perrett is best known for The Only Ones' 1978 punk hit "Another Girl, Another Planet," whose lyrics memorably use love as a metaphor for dependency while resting on a catchy guitar foundation that obscures their dark message. While it's his biggest hit, the song's steady drive is atypical of Perrett's broader songwriting, which usually balances this energy with dynamic, evolving arrangements that more deeply align with his lyrics. The personal struggles documented in "Another Girl" sadly explain the long gaps in Perrett's career, so his consistent output over the last eight years has been exciting. Perrett's voice remains instantly recognizable on The Cleansing, a double album that showcases both his dynamic writing style and deadpan delivery. "Art is a Disease" especially captures this contrast. "Art is a disease that marks the afflicted," Perrett arrestingly repeats along with references to Arctic exploration and a passing mention of addiction. The exaggerated chorus effect that opens the song recalls goth and new wave trends of the early-'80s and a loud, aggressive section in the middle creates a drastic shift while referencing the Only Ones' punk elements. Throughout The Cleansing's twenty tracks, which feature guest appearances from Johnny Marr, Bobby Gillespie and members of Fontaines D.C., driving electric songs like opener "I Wanna Go With Dignity" are balanced with gentler ones like the acoustic-guitar led "Solitary Confinement." And Perrett's stylized punk songwriting remains present even on more straightforward songs like the title track, which subtly emphasizes this approach. © Steve Silverstein/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 01:07:39
- Main artists: Peter Perrett
- Composer: Peter Perrett
- Label: Domino Recording Co
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd 2024 Domino Recording Co Ltd
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