Only (Anthrax song)
"Only" | ||||
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Single by Anthrax | ||||
from the album Sound of White Noise | ||||
Released | June 24, 1993[1] | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Genre | Hard rock, alternative rock | |||
Length | 4:56 | |||
Label | Elektra Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | John Bush, Scott Ian, Frank Bello, Charlie Benante | |||
Anthrax singles chronology | ||||
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"Only" is a song by American heavy metal band Anthrax off their 1993 album Sound of White Noise. It is one of their most popular songs from the John Bush era, and has also appeared on their compilation album, Return of the Killer A's. Metallica frontman James Hetfield called "Only" "a perfect song".[2]
Personnel[]
- John Bush – lead vocals
- Dan Spitz – lead guitar
- Scott Ian – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Frank Bello – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Charlie Benante – drums
Single[]
The song was issued as a two-CD set featuring alternate color schemes of the single's artwork, one the regular color and the other would be green. It was also issued on picture disc and as a maxi single.
Track listing (part 2 of a 2-CD set)
- 1. "Only (LP Mix)"
- 2. "Auf Wiedersehen"
- 3. "Noisegate"
Track listing (maxi single, picture disc, CD 1)
- 1. "Only (Radio Edit)"
- 2. "Cowboy Song"
- 3. "Sodium Pentathol"
* "Sodium Pentathol" also appears on the album Sound of White Noise and is labeled "C11 H17 N2 O2 S Na" there.
Charts[]
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 36 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] | 26 |
References[]
- ^ "Only - Anthrax". AllMusic. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ "Anthrax's Scott Ian Plays 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?'". Loudwire. April 16, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Anthrax Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1993 singles
- Anthrax (American band) songs
- 1992 songs
- Songs written by John Bush (musician)
- Elektra Records singles
- Songs written by Dan Spitz
- Songs written by Scott Ian
- Songs written by Frank Bello
- Songs written by Charlie Benante
- Alternative metal songs