Learning English, Lesson One
Learning English, Lesson One or Learning English, Lesson 1 (other punctuation variations possible) is a cover album by the German punk band Die Toten Hosen. The album includes covers of mostly British bands, which were big influences on the band.
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| Released | 11 November 1991 18 October 1994 (USA import version) 2007 (jubilee edition) | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Punk rock, protopunk | |||
| Length | 49:10 77:18 (re-release) | |||
| Label | ToT Virgin Records | |||
| Producer | Jon Caffery & Die Toten Hosen | |||
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USA import cover | ||||
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| Robert Christgau | |
It is the first all-English album for Die Toten Hosen; the first English language studio album was released three years later. It made the band better known outside of German-speaking countries.
The album features many guest stars, including Johnny Thunders, who died after recording "Born to Lose" for Learning English. According to band members, he already wasn't looking very good when he came to record his part.
The album has a central parody theme of an independent language-learning tape, where "Janet and John" are the teachers. Janet and John are heard in short humorous introductions.