Special View is the second compilation album by English power pop band The Only Ones. Released in 1979 in the United States it consists of tracks selected by the American label Epic from the band's first two CBS (UK) albums (The Only Ones and Even Serpents Shine). Critical reception In his "Consumer Guide" column for The Village Voice, Robert Christgau commented that Special View is "an ideal introduction" to Peter Perrett, adding that Perrett "may be major if he sticks at it." In a retrospective review for AllMusic, critic Ned Raggett wrote, "Though a compilation of albums for America rather than a proper release, Special View could almost be a greatest hits of sorts, capturing the unexpected and underrated talents of Perrett and his bandmates for a late-'70s audience well enough and still holding up in later years." Track listing Personnel The Only Ones Peter Perrett – lead and background vocals, guitars Alan Mair – bass guitars John Perry – guitars Mike Kellie – drums Session musicians John "Rabbit" Bundrick – keyboards Adam Maitland – keyboards, saxophone Koulla Kakoulli – backing vocals Production The Only Ones – production Robert Ash – production Alan Mair – production Peter Perrett – production Andy Lyden – assistant engineering Kevin Dallimore – assistant engineering References External links The Only Ones albums Albums produced by Alan Mair 1979 compilation albums Punk rock compilation albums Epic Records compilation albums