No Other

82/100. A really chill and great country rock record. Love the calmness that runs through the whole thing.

Better than the other Gene Clark album on here. Why are there even two? I really enjoyed the production on some of these songs. Sounded very good when I was working.

I've known that there was another Gene Clark album waiting for me to review, and here it is, with one of the stupidest and ugliest album covers I've ever seen. Woof. I reviewed White Light a little over a year ago, and as you can probably guess, I didn't care for it at all. I don't have high hopes for No Other, but I'm ready to get this one over with and send Gene Clark packing. Thankfully, No Other was a far cry from White Light, and I enjoyed listening to it. The arrangements on this album were really great, and I thought the lyrics were emotionally raw and vulnerable. On top of that, the Gene Clark’s vocals were really good, and there were also some excellent backing vocals as well. Each song really brought something different to the table in terms of sound, but despite the variation, this album felt very cohesive. Not every song was a winner to me, but even the two songs that were my least favorites were still fine. However, it’s unfortunate that the longest song on the album was my least favorite. While No Other wasn’t a five-star album for me, I thought it was really good. Some notes on the individual songs: I really liked the rhythms of the chorus on "Life's Greatest Fool," and the backing vocals were excellent too. I liked the upbeat sound, and the guitar playing and vocals were really good. "Silver Raven" was nice, and I liked the atmosphere of it. It was a really rich sound for a song that pretty much only features guitars and drums. The lyrics were interesting too; I'm not sure what they meant, but I liked the mysterious air of them. The title track was my favorite song on the album. The guitar effects were insane, and I absolutely loved them. The percussion was excellent too, and I loved the vocals and lyrics. “No Other” had an excellent groove that I loved. I was delighted that this song was five minutes long, because I didn't want it to end. Like “Silver Raven,” I liked that the lyrics were open to interpretation. The tempo shift on the chorus was excellent, and added another really great layer to the song. I really loved the guitar solo as well, especially for the percussion that was used. “Strength of Strings” was great too. I loved the twangy sound, and the keyboard was excellent too. The backing vocals really kicked the song up a notch, and gave it a really great and haunting sound. This was another song on this album with a great atmosphere. "From a Silver Phial" was nice. I thought the piano playing was beautiful, which suited the gentle tempo really well. On top of that, the lyrics were well really well written. "Some Misunderstanding" was one of my least favorite songs on the album, but it was still pleasant to listen to. I enjoyed the emotional journey that these songs went on. I really liked the pedal steel guitar on "True One." I liked how this album has a couple of brushes with country music, but never really jumped fully into that sound. The lyric 'The longer you're in one place, the harder it is to leave' was probably my favorite line on the entire album. I’ve essentially lived in the same city my entire life, so that line really resonated with me. The piano playing on "Lady of the North" was really nice, but along with "Some Misunderstanding," this was one of the weakest songs on the album. I really enjoyed listening to No Other, and I’m glad that it was so different from White Light.

Not bad, not my favorite though

This one sounds really good. I dig the vibe, even without that radio single element, or maybe because of that.

A really rich discovery A bit country, a bit west coast Sounds like 70’s Elton John made a west coast country album with the Eagles

tråkig?

dull

LOVED! lead singer of the Byrds

rating: 2.5/5

ikke for mig

Egentlig ret meget up my alley!

Pretty good!

Very modern country rock album from the past.

Never heard of this but was pleasantly surprised. Lovely sound

Stellar, lovely album! I actually just downloaded it after learning about Cosmic Country from that David Ackles album on here, and it’s such a great description for this sound. Loved it!

the conspiracy book i read about the laurel canyon has made me so suspect of all the members of the byrds but honestly so far ive really liked all of gene clark's solo albums and he seems like honestly just a chiller and ambassador of vibes

Lovely meld of country and rock with a little psyche touch thrown in for good measure. Favorite track: Strength of Strings

Awful artwork, but I liked this. I don’t go into anything that is described as ‘country’ music thinking I’ll like it, but I did like this. Easy listening. Not too ‘country’.

This one caught my attention for several reasons, even though I’d never heard it before. 1) The album cover. A welcoming collage with lettering both quaint and unusual. 2) The release date. Spotify put it at Sept 1,1974. Whether that is accurate or not I do not know, but on Sept 1, 1974 I was only hours old. 3) The Byrdhouse. When we had the Byrds assigned a while back, it was Sweetheart at the Rodeo, an album that absolutely did not work for me. The Gram Parsons influence was too much, and it had no relevance to what I thought the Byrds were all about. Now, reading about Gene Clark, I’m starting to connect the dots around that whole Byrds thing, and No Other tells me all I need to know about why Sweetheart at the Rodeo was wholly unlike the earlier Byrds I am more familiar with. 4) The legacy. Any time an album faceplants miserably out of the gate and the artist “never recovers”, only for that album to reappraised a masterpiece years later, well, always worth giving that album a bit of time. 5) The songs. They seemed so familiar. I guarantee I’ve never heard any of them before, but they just were connecting with me hard. I founded I wanted to sing along real bad, but unfortunately didn’t know any of the words or any of the melodies. Like that nightmare about being in a play but different. 6) The production. Sounds like the team spent some dough to make this album, but I found the mix incredibly crisp and clear. Every instrument was transparent, and balanced in a way where nothing was overpowered. It enables the ear to really wander around the instrumentation. So to cut to the chase, today was a wonderful 1001 listen.

What a treat this was. One of those whole is greater than the sum of the parts albums. No track would really work as a single, but assembled together makes a rich experience. It’s the antidote to the soulless Spotify playlist created by machines

It's okay

Muy buen disco para alguien mayor que aprecia las canciones agradables de country-folk. Quizás está sobreproducido pero tiene buenas canciones.

As my step-son would say, medium

Day 96 A very interesting album with a terrible cover picture. 7/10 Highlights No Other Some Misunderstanding

Nice tunes thx!.

Dang this was good

This is the kind of 70s stuff that I would listen to all day long. It's just too suitable to my ears. 5 stars.

Fine, but not very interesting

Comfy listening and interesting guitar play.

I did not go into this with much expectations but I was pleasantly surprised. The title track had a very interesting instrumental. Sad to hear it did not receive its flowers while Gene Clark was with us.

Not my favorite genre, but I kind of liked several of the songs.

A very classically mid 70s album. I did no research on why it's as popular as it is besides it just sounding like another 70's yacht rock album. It's okay, I'd listen to it again. 5/10

OK, good lyrics, relaxing

it was a really good listen!! never been much of a byrds fan (although that’s only cause i’ve never really listened to them) but i really loved this record.

Very dull. Really not a fan.

приятный, вчера сквозь сон даже решила гармонии одной из песен ещё поисследовать, попозже

Really surprised by the slight psychedelic hint to the country twinge. Lyrics were interesting in some, but didn't really grab me.

Not a lot of variety in moods. It's a decent listen though.

4 great sleep album

Nice, unsurprisingly from 4AD

First listen through I though the album was pleasant, but found myself wanting to return to it a few days later when there was a dull album. A solid 4

Ein Album hier langweiliger als das andere…

Kann man sich gut anhören, passiert aber wenig. Eigentlich 2,5 Sterne.

Die Songs, bei denen etwas die Neil Young-Vibes durchkommen, haben mir gut gefallen. Sobald er aber zu stark in den klassischen Country abgedriftet ist, war ich dann wieder komplett raus.

Gar nicht mein Genre, aber geiles Album. Facettenreich, spannend, unterhaltsam. Fast der bessere Django-Soundtrack.

Ein Country-Album. (Kein besonders Gutes oder Schlechtes)

Ja, war nett und ein paar Songs gehen gut ins Ohr, insgesamt betrachtet aber nichts, was mich total umwerfen würde. Cool ist, dass es mir sofort Torfrock-Vibes gibt.

Absolut nicht mein Genre, aber so paar Momente hatte das schon

Superfin album. Fikk sansen for dette, og kommer til å fortsette å høre på dette albumet

I like the vibe of the songs, but that’s about it. Nothing really stands out.

Folsky…and gospelly? Definitely not British. I like it.

Jebemti kakav album

++: No Other, Lady of the North +: Life's Greatest Fool, Silver Raven, From a Silver Phial +-: Some Misunderstanding, The True One -: Strength of Strings 5,5/10

This just played in my head a video of a father driving an RV while the kids are sleeping in the back. I don't know why. I don't dislike it, but it's not that great either.

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It wasn’t bad, but I just couldn’t get into even one track. I do like the cover art though.

Enjoyed this. I was aware of the Byrds but had to look up Gene Clark. A solid album, if a bit Dylanesque, but that's fine by me being a big Dylan fan. A good mellow listen for lazy afternoons or evening relaxing.

Schön, aber nichts Spezielles.

It was fine, nothing particularly spectacular but I didn’t hate it.

Pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this album. I didn't know a whole lot about Gene Clark other than being an original member of the Byrds. And man, can you hear it right out the shoot in the opening track 'Life's Greatest Fool'. It sounds like it's straight off of Sweetheart of the Rodeo which is pretty odd given Clark had left the Byrds years before Sweetheart was released (listen to You Ain't Goin Nowhere from that album - a Dylan original). But I digress. You can tell Gene had some really strong writing and arrangement chops (his Byrds bandmates' jealousy over this and the benefits he reaped from it actually contributed to his departure from the band). I found myself enjoying this more and more as it went on, and it's an album I'd absolutely snag at the record store if I came across it. Suffice to say, this is what this challenge is all about, boys. Top tracks: Life's Greatest Fool, Silver Raven, No Other, True One Skips: In my opinion, none. There wasn't a bad track.

Windows down, 70 degrees, “True One” booming

I remember the title track for this album popping into my Spotify sometime during Covid and almost immediately becoming obsessed with it. I should've taken the time to listen to this album back then, because not only is it catchy as hell, but it's a near-perfect blend of most of my favorite genres of music. There's something for everybody on here! From country to rock to gospel and even a little psychedelic and funk. I think the first half of the album is a little stronger than the second, but it all comes together nicely. Silver Raven sounds like a Townes Van Zandt song and is probably my favorite track besides No Other. Lady of the North was another beauty. It's a shame to think about what Gene Clark probably thought of this album. After reading up on it, you find out that it was basically a critical and commercial flop and it essentially discarded Clark to the trash bin of has-been's. He died in 1991 from complications of his addictions to alcohol and heroine and one wonders if the failure of No Other contributed to his downward spiral. At the time of his passing, the album was slowly on its way to being rehabilitated, but he never got to see it get the true praise it deserved. Unfortunately, I'm sure we're going to come across several albums with similar stories.

Really gorgeous and intricate laurel canyon stuff. Takes the baseline stuff that the Byrds were working on throughout the 60s and tinkers with it. Really good addition to the scene, takes the roaming goalpost of "cosmic country" that Parsons was always rushing for and makes it happen. Strength of Strings into From a Silver Phial is when it moves from reliable Canyon Rock to something distinctive. Kind of unbelievable I had not listened to this whole thing before. Need to give Some Misunderstanding a listen on a better set of 'phones, begins to blur together on my tinny work speakers. Favorite tracks: Life's Greatest Fool, No Other, Strength of Strings.

I’ve heard worse

I listened to this last week. 90% sure I really liked it tbf. Simpsons: No

When looking into this album, I found the following quote “It was largely ignored or lambasted by critics and was a commercial failure”, and I can honestly see why.

I was surprised how much I liked this.

Interesting. He does have a good voice and songwriting. The lyrics are a vibe, but I don't know if I'm the target audience here. It's a bit boring and I feel like the instrumentals don't really get super far beyond where they start. The bass player is really good and the guitars are solid too. The music is good, but for some reason it doesn't have a certain x factor, but it is super chill. reminds me of a rattlesnake moseying through a gigantic desert on a hot summer day. He's a snake though so he's kinda chillin

Eh no memory of it at this point

Einfühlsame Lieder die einem berühren

Hard to pin this one down. "Life's Greatest Fool" seems country at the outset, and "True One" is almost like Kris Kristofferson, but the energy changes, and the lyrics are hard to follow. Rock guitar and piano. Vocals call to mind the Grateful Dead in places, Neil Young in others. "Some Misunderstanding" is a search for meaning by someone who seems heartbroken or world-weary. I especially like the line, "But I know if you sell your soul to brighten your role, you might be disappointed in the lights." Not likely to listen to this one again, though.

Ok. I wouldn't listen to this if it was not on this list. ★★

I'm not sure it knew what it wanted to be at all times, but it was good.

So dull that I had no opinion on it, and so middle-of-the-road I had no vocabulary to describe it. Singer-songwriter with high production, maybe? Washed over me without leaving a mark.

My favorites: "Some Misunderstanding" "The True One" Overall, a pretty solid 60s-70s singer/songwriter album but nothing revolutionary.

Love it

Nice album, didn't blow me away but some nice songs

strength of strings ok. All tracks are good. I liked it a lot when I listened to it for the first time. But the second time, I found it a bit boring. Good for driving.

I quite enjoyed this album. It was very chill but still felt soulful. It might be years before I listen again but I’m giving it a 4 so that when I look back this list I can experience it for the first time again and be pleasantly surprised a second time.

i enjoyed this more than i thought i would. solid record, but a bit slow for my liking overall

I agree that this album didn’t deserve the hate it got on its initial release, but I don’t know where people are getting this greatest album ever talk from. Some good songs and a chill listen, glad I heard it but I don’t know if I’ll come back to it again.

This is the kind of album I would expect to come on the radio while I'm riding with my dad in his truck for 6 hours in the dry arid region of Southern Colorado.

This guy is a very good songwriter and there are a few good ones on here. A pioneer in the rock/ country genre.

Wow that was great, can’t believe the lack of promotion and dropping of the album considering how good it was. It’s not like it was even not accessible enough or anything, this is catchy stuff with some really unique instrumentation and arrangements for a country folk album. It definitely has some of the Byrds feel especially the early area at their best and I’ve definitely come to respect Gene as a musician given this album and his work the Byrds although short lived. Shame about the cover though I have to say, not the best. Favourites: Silver Raven, Strength of strings, From a silver phial, some misunderstanding, True one and lady of the north. Overall, 8/10.

nära 5 väldigt mycket känsla, fint arrangerat, bra dynamikkänsla, texter, ljuddesign, snygg performance. allt väldigt bra och välavvägt

Började lite för mycket country, men gick snabbt över i nån slags blues/soul blandning med lite Gilmour liknande gitarrspel. Honestly, fett nice!

The best country rock record not made by Neil Young

This was kind of a wild ride, the genre flipped without me knowing. This is approaching a 8/10, but I'll stick with 3/5

Never heard OF this before. Absolutely rocked my ass off. Dude is going CRAZY with the cowbell on the title track.

This was not something I'd ever heard that sounded familiar and comforting.

I’ve always been a fan of The Byrds. I love the folk rock / country rock of the 1970s. I think what makes this record so good is that he leans super hard into singer songwriter / folk and country elements. He kind of blends all of those styles with blues and psych guitars. I really love the final r&b track as well. I’ve said it before, the 1970s are maybe my favorite decade for modern music. There’s just so much fusion going on, but they’re still really connected to pre-60s roots music. This record kind of feels like a softer more approachable Neil Young. I had a blast with this one today.

"No Other" is the fourth solo studio album by American singer-songwriter and former founding member of the Byrds Gene Clark. Country rock, R&B and gospel are the Wiki-listed genres. Hmmmm, I'll have to search for the R&B with another listen. The album was initially largely ignored or even lambasted but when reissued in the 2000's, it received critical praise and is referred to as his lost masterpiece. It was also a commercial failure as the album's cost and studio time were seen as as excessive and was not promoted by the label Asylum Records and reached only #144 on the US charts. The album was produced by Thomas Jefferson Kaye and utilized a large number of musicians, mostly top session players, and vocalists which included Danny Kortchman (guitar), Jesse Ed Davis (guitar), Leland Sklar (bass), Craig Doerge (keyboards), Russ Kunkel (drums) and Michel Utley (keyboards). The album opens with "Life's Greatest Fool." Acoustic guitar, bass, drums with a country beat and a bouncy piano. Clark's clear, tenor voice and strong, female gospel-like backing vocals. A nice fade out. Clark explores loneliness and disillusionment where man is life's greatest fool. There's a dark, edginess to the self-titled first single "No Other." A rattle, layered percussion and just excellent drumming by the Allman Brothers' Butch Trucks. More of a spiritual song as Clark searches for meaning and creative fulfillment. The album's core song just may be the 8-minute "Some Misunderstanding." Strings are added to the mix in a song that starts slowly and builds. A longing in Clark's vocals as he tries to self reconcile the people that he's hurt and that have hurt. Epic. Baroque. The album closes with "Lady of the North." Bouncy and sort of folksy combining the cello and a wah-wah guitar. Maybe this is the R&B Wiki was talking about? Another song that builds in intensity and a lovely piano fade at the end. This album has a lush, rich and epic sound with lots of layered instrumentation. The backing vocals are strong as well. Just an excellent production and mix. Clark's vocals are clear and emotional. Lyrically there's a spirituality to a lot of songs which are helped the backing vocals. I guess I can't say it influenced much since no one bought it but you do hear this style in a lot of the 70's country rock and also the 90's Americana genre. This is a very good album that mostly everyone should like. A high recommendation.

Good

When this album started playing on expected this to be one of those country like albums I couldn't sit through in its entirety. However I was able to do it m, did not enjoy it though. Better than Neil Young

"Life's Greatest Fool" is a fun song. I like his vocals a lot. The bouncy instrumental is nice too. I love a piano. I loved the wide variety of instruments on the album. A lot of piano, some mandolin, some violin? That's all good stuff. Reading about the history of this album was crazy. It was considered so bad, so expensive, and so indulgent, that it effectively ended Gene Clarke's career. The record label didn't market it and then deleted it entirely from their catalog. Then, years later it was re-released and people decided it was incredible. That's bizarre. The album has a great mix of country, jazz, and rock elements. It isn't the greatest album ever made, but it's very very far from a career-ending disaster. They did you wrong Gene. 7/10

Fav: Some Misunderstanding Least Fav: No Other It picks up in the second half, and it’s definitely not as boring as his other album on this list, but there are certainly sections that are boring. Can’t believe he’s got 2 albums…

Well now. 30 seconds into the first track I was prepared for a boring C&W album. Track two was slightly more engaging, and then track 3 absolutely blew me away. From simple country beginnings this brings in psychedelic sound design, funk filters, some really interesting moody chord changes and fascinating lyrical themes. Not a perfect album by any means, but deserving of a low 5. Give it time to unfold and you'll find a real gem.

pretty enjoyable! i liked this especially the title track, there is something very addictive about it. not revolutionary in any strict sense but still nice.

I don’t know why I needed to listen to this. Very 70’s. Very forgettable.

I really loved "Silver Raven" and wish the rest of the album was a little more like it. This is still a solid album overall.

Had never heard of this artist. Had some Neil Young vibes I feel and cause of that I enjoyed it a lot. Will definitely check out his other works.

Really nice. Excellent songs, a couple that I would listen to on their own.

Honestly for a first time listen, blew me away

What a record. I'm glad this magical album was not lost to time.

I sat with this for a month...it wasnt that bad in the end.

This is solid. It embraces a country rock sound that aged very well. It's not really trying for a radio single, but the album works great as a contemplative mood piece. I'm not going to say it's a great album, but I could come back to this multiple times.

This is what I love about this list, hearing a lost gem like this. Not so much hearing another random Britpop group. High caliber nearly-lost-to-time early 1970s California country rock is right up my alley.

bad and boring and lame country music nice 1920ies cover though: does not fit to the music

Boring.

Not really something I expected to connect with me but wow... I really liked this one. Sort of like R.E.M. folky poppy but with more to say and more experimentation. Never had heard of Gene Clark or this album but I am a fan!

Another one of *those* albums that's probably really good if you grew up with it, but today just give me Neil Young instead.

Reminds me of Neil Young

Standouts Silver Raven No Other Some Misunderstanding

Maybe a little redundant in its downbeat tone but kind of blended country and soft rock in a way that worked. Title track was my favorite

really enjoyed this one

"He put everything into that... everything. Heart, soul, money, everything he had he poured into that thing because it was going to be his reclamation, and when they killed it, it killed him." The history of this album is as interesting as the music itself. It truly is a lost masterpiece. I'd never heard this until it came up here on the generator, and I had to listen to it again because I enjoyed it so much. All the songs here are rich and bursting with creativity. It is a feast of Americana, gospel, rich harmonic choral structures, lofty classical orchestration, some funky bass lines like Sly Stone, some soaring guitar work like David Gilmour, and deep lyrics of religion and virtuosic struggle like Stevie Wonder. It seemingly has a little of everything, both a melting pot of existing American musical styles and a stepping stone from a softer folk age to a more complex and electronic era. It is an absolute shame that Clark didn't receive the praise for this album that he deserved while he was alive. Fuck David Geffen, fuck Asylum Records. This is one of the best albums of the 1970s.

I wasn't really expecting anything out of this album but wow, I really loved this. I suppose it's not shocking because I got major Neil Young vibes which I am seeing commonly cited in the comments. There's kind of a otherworldly quality I get from it too that I'm finding it hard to describe. It also reminded me a bit of The Eagles song "New Kid In Town" somehow. Anyway, pleasant surprise!

I was shallow frying cauliflower as I listened to this. Overall, it was nice music to fry to, and now and again, there were moments that made me pay attention. I'll give it another try, one of these days.

Best Neil Young album on the list.

shocking in the extreme that someone who can make this willingly made all those byrds albums

1.5 not for me

This was a lot more country-sounding than I expected; while it was a little slow and vibey for my personal taste I did enjoy it. I could see it being the sort of album you put on and tinker around with stuff, no big surprises, just tunes.

Loved this album! I didn't know anything about Gene Clark but his voice is so classic and calming. Saved a few songs and would listen again.

I'm confused why I liked this one as much as I did if I'm being honest. Maybe my heart is softened since I just listened to stardust, but this definitely isn't my normal type of music, but I really enjoyed this album, especially tracks like Some Misunderstanding and No Other

Moderately enjoyable. Normal American Folk album. I don't feel inspired to say anything about it at all.

Inoffensive soft classic rock. Strength of strings was the only song that had me going to check the title. Won't be revisiting.

Gene Clark was a founder member the Byrds, but left after various disputes in 1966, and spent the next decade or so in various collaborations and solo projects. This album from 1974 is a bit of a hodge podge of country, folk, soft rock, jazz and gospel, and the lyrics are similarly diverse (and very possibly drug inspired). Apparently it bombed at the time, and in retrospect it’s interesting rather than essential.

This album is a bit uneven; I found it pretty boring at first, with not-so-interesting country/folk, but then there are more progressive bits here and there that start to be blended in, and this is way better. Once again an album questionning the relevance of this list; what is so remarkable that it has to be there? Not sure.

I hadn’t heard of Gene Clark or his album No Other before today, but it turns out I’m a big fan. This is a stunning record—very Neil Young–esque in places, but with its own unique character. Every track has something to offer, and the whole album feels beautifully crafted, with powerful lyrics, gorgeous harmonies, and vocals that blend perfectly with the music. It’s rich, emotional, and timeless—a must-hear for anyone who loves classic songwriting. Favourite track: “Strength of Strings” is a brilliant song. Least favourite track: Honestly, none. Every track adds to the experience, and I’ve found myself listening to this album multiple times today. Album artwork: A really cool, detailed cover—there’s so much to take in.

I like the slightly psychedelic folkish rock sound, but there is something in Clark's voice that I don't like

Great to sleep to, good music too

Liked it more than I thought

Boring ass country album, just let it play as I ignored it and did other things. Thankfully inoffensive

is this country or is it Americana some nice tunes

Wonderful

I really don't like country sounds. I do like the Neil Young folky stuff though.

Feel good music and I say this with nothing but affection. It’s just pleasant! This might have rocked the world back in the world but it’s just neat to me.

This got better after a few listens. Really enjoyed the title track.

Once again, another one that’s not my thing.

lifes greatest fool- 5 silver raven- 5 no other- 5 strength of strings- 5 from a silver phial- 5 some misunderstanding- 5 true one- 5 lady of the north- 5

I really wanted to like this album more than I did - it had a promising start but became redundant quickly

Never heard of Gene Clark. Really surprised by the record. Country, soulful, hints of psychedelia, even some groovy disco elements. Not even sure how to describe the record. Love the gospel backing singers who fade in and out throughout parts of the album. Interesting arrangements and vocal melodies. A lot to unpack, I'll listen to this again.

2 out of 5. Something new, little slow but not bad for backfround music. Crazy backstory in the Wikipedia article!

🗯 The sound of ex-Byrd goes solo and leans into lush country rock — bit beige at first, but gathers some steam as it progresses. Ex-Byrd Gene Clark threw everything he had into No Other: lavish production, sprawling arrangements, and songs that some critics later called “godlike pop.” At first it drifted by like country rock wallpaper to me, but when it leaned into gospel and soul colours, I found myself warming up. That’s where the record breathes — in the swelling choruses and spiritual flourishes that lift it above its beige beginnings. Flop on arrival, the record bombed so badly in 1974 that Clark never really recovered, a career-defining swing that went wide. Decades later it’s been reevaluated as a cult classic, and I get it — even if I’d probably file it under “appreciate, not adore.” Verdict: Good (a lost classic that shines brightest when it leans gospel/soul, but not one I’m frothing to replay) For fans of: The Byrds, Gram Parsons, lush country rock epics that history eventually forgave

For whatever reason, I find The Byrds boring but really, really like Gene Clark solo. He's a wonderful, timeless, soulful songwriter. I really, really liked this, I can't believe it was a critical and commercial failure. It feels to me like a more ambitious and confident version of White Light, which I also really liked. Both great albums that I would've never given a chance if it wasn't for this list!

Soft country.

It was alright, some bits felt very pink floyd like. Generally I wouldn't call it the most memorable album ever, very 70s rock, lots of solos but nothing that really stood out.

Decent folk rock album.

Better than I thought it was going to be

Yup!

Touches of country in places on this offering. Like the other album of his on the list it wasn’t a hit at the time of release but this is much better and more atmospheric. Not sure it’s a classic though.

"No Other" is a pretty boring country album. It’s thankfully inoffensive, but it didn’t capture my attention either. The standout track for me was "Strength of Strings," which had a bit more life to it.

Decent album. I like the Byrds. Overall solid but not spectacular. I enjoyed Strength of Strings and Some Misunderstanding the most.

Man, poor Clark. The record label (and critics) spat all over the album, leading to a commercial failure and ultimate obscurity of the rest of his output. But this is genuinely really good. A warm, relaxed, full sound with a variety of instruments and influences (ranging from soul to country). This feel is particularly present in the songs Life's Greatest Fool, From a Silver Phial, and Lady of the North. Feels a bit like filler material at times, catering to an audience that was obviously pretty significant in size at the time but just doesn't quite scratch that itch in the present day. The country genre was already oversaturated by 1974, so even through a retrospective lens, I frown down at "country music that sounds like all other country music". Some credit to Clark: there's clearly some back-and-forth influence between himself and Neil Young, the Beatles (particularly George Harrison), and perhaps anticipation of some of Fleetwood Mac's 70s material. A mysterious sort of minor-blues choir carries the track Strength of Strings, which breaks into an excellent, full-sounding, All Things Must Pass-esque section around 1:30. It's, like, indescribably good. This is genuinely some of the best music I've heard from 1974, on par with Queen's one-two punch of Queen II and Sheer Heart Attack. The prog rock influence makes itself abundantly known with the various song sections, extended instrumentals, and resemblance to King Crimson's material. As another user wrote: "It is packed with lush vocals, rich harmonies, crisp instrumentation and perfect dynamic. Putting aside the wonderful magical storytelling, it’s just a Great Wall of beauty. Please try it, from start to end." Yeah, agree with pretty much all of the above. I just wish Clark had gone all-in with the semi-progressive approach in Strength of Strings and the brooding country-rock mishmash of No Other. Most of the 5-star reviews laud these two songs in particular, and fair enough – but in my view, if you can't shower the entire album (or most of it) in the same level of praise, you can't really justify a 5-star rating. 4/5 Key tracks: No Other, Strength of Strings

gene was the lead singer of 'the byrds' - i actually preferred this solo album to the byrds' 'fifth dimension' project, an album i reviewed just four days ago. i still wouldn't choose to listen to this again due to this folksy/country rock not really being my thing, but i thought this far less bland and empty than that of 'fifth dimension'. it was great background music for doing work on a sunday afternoon, though that's it. it had more intriguing and interesting instrumentation and melodies than FD and i found myself actively listening to the music far more, however it still wasn't enough and it'll end up fading into the rest of the 'okay' albums i've listened to.

I wouldn’t consider this one of the greatest albums ever, but it’s pretty good considering it was a failure when released. Started as a 3 but the more I listened the more I liked it.

Fine album.

Not my scene but not a bad album.

I dig some of the bluesy elements but overall this was not my cup of tea. It was too slow and too country for me.

Idk why I hated his other album so much a few years ago I his is pretty good

Quite ok

There's a really great amount of variation of rock, folk, and country on this album. So many foundational portions of what I listen to today. I'm really surprised I hadn't heard this album previously. Ultimately, think it's missing 1 great truly gripping, ear worm.

Pretty solid mellow album. This is Brad’s speed

Enjoyable listen.

Fine music for its era

Strength of strings is a vibe.

Cover 7 Crazy this album was hated when it came out. But tastes change. It got it's due recognition. I was surprised how much I liked it.

4/10

Had to go back and listen to ‘White Light’ (also on the 1001 albums list) after listening to ‘No Other, to make sure they were both recorded by the same person. They could not be more different. ‘White Light’ is a snooze fest, whereas ‘No Other’ is way more engaging despite a few flat spots. You can tell Gene Clark threw everything he had into this one, and you can hear where the money was spent. Consider me pleasantly surprised.

Mix of folk, country, and rock. Great guitar playing, and even gave me some Floyd vibes. Loved it.

Entspannt, unaufgeregt und irgendwie cozy. Mehr macht es aber auch nicht mit mir. 3 – War okay / Interessant 👌 Solides Album, einige gute Momente oder Ideen. Vielleicht nichts, was ich nochmal hören würde, aber spannend zu kennen.

With the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, Gram Parsons tried for a "Cosmic American Music" that blended all the elements of American popular music to date, though it didn't quite work out for him, unfortunately. With No Other, Gene Clark succeeds in completing that vision.

Like Jim Croce but less AM Radio

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2003 CD release, 2019 re-mix release

What an album! How did this get lambasted by critics??? Sort of sat in the country/blues space, which I did not expect.

One of my favorite finds so far, what a blend of genres! Very talented songwriter, turns out he wrote the good songs on the first Byrds album too

A pretty good vibe

#DÍA 26: 1001 Discos Que Hay Que Escuchar Antes De Morir (English Translation Below) Hoy toca el estereotipo de disco que imagino encontrar constantemente durante el desafío: álbum de country de un tío que no creo que deba escuchar antes de morir. Gene Clark fue un miembro fundador de The Byrds que en 1974 decidió componer un LP en solitario de lo más ambicioso, una producción muy potente con una cantidad algo exagerada de músicos contratados. Consigue lo que quiere al final, el álbum suena grande, instrumentalmente es impresionante, pero poco más. Si que es verdad que molan los toques de Rock psicodélico aquí y allá, le dan personalidad, aunque creo que debió ahondar mucho más en ello. El álbum abre con Life’s Greatest Fool presentándonos una estilo de Rock Country con toques de gospel y letras poéticas y reflexivas. La voz de Gene Clark es suave y sutil, a veces demasiado y termina pareciendo un sonido más de fondo, además que su estilo lírico me parece bastante falto de personalidad. El gran problema de este álbum es que considero que le faltan momentos memorables, es muy monótono, sólo me destaca la canción homónima porque es donde más psicodelia hay, con ese bajo tan prominente en la mezcla que hace retumbar todo bastante. Por otro lado, Some Misunderstanding intenta ser muy grandiosa y un momento clave, pero no creo que a nivel compositivo ni vocal consiga crear un mínimo de momentum para dar una fuerza real a esos estribillos. La producción y paleta sonora termina siendo muy plana y seca, los versos se hacen repetitivos y demasiado lentos. Creo que una canción que apunta a una dirección parecida es Us and Them de Pink Floyd, pero creo que ellos logran un mayor impacto gracias a un manejo de la intensidad más expresivo, el cual falta constantemente en este proyecto de Gene Clark. En general es decente, pero no tiene nada que me llame la atención como para considerarlo una escucha necesaria. Quizá si el Country es tu género favorito pues sí pueda ser más interesante, pero para el fan de música general no lo veo vital. El talento musical es innegable, pero al final es lo que se consigue gracias a haber invertido 100.000 dólares (lo que hoy sería medio millón) en producción, la creatividad no está muy presente, y es lo que creo que hace que tanta ambición termine en algo más bien pobre. Aunque no es terrible ni ofensivo, podría ser mucho mejor si hubiese intentado ser algo más ofensivo. Favoritas: No Other, Strength of Strings Menos favorita: From a Silver Phial #DAY 26: 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die Today’s pick fits the stereotype of an album I imagine I’ll come across often during this challenge: a country record by a guy I don’t think I really need to hear before I die. Gene Clark was a founding member of The Byrds who, in 1974, decided to compose a highly ambitious solo LP—a big production with what feels like an excessive number of hired musicians. In the end, he gets what he was aiming for: the album sounds big, and instrumentally it’s impressive… but not much more than that. It’s true that the touches of psychedelic rock here and there are pretty cool—they give it some personality—though I think he should have leaned into them much more. The album opens with Life’s Greatest Fool, presenting a country rock style with gospel touches and poetic, reflective lyrics. Gene Clark’s voice is soft and subtle—sometimes too much so—and ends up feeling like just another background sound. His lyrical style also strikes me as lacking in personality. The big problem with this album is that I think it’s missing memorable moments; it’s very monotonous. The only real standout for me is the title track, because it’s where the psychedelia is most present, with that prominent bass in the mix that makes everything rumble. On the other hand, Some Misunderstanding tries to be grand and a key moment, but I don’t think it manages to build enough momentum—compositionally or vocally—to give those choruses any real power. The production and sonic palette end up feeling flat and dry, the verses are repetitive and too slow. A song that I think aims for something similar is Pink Floyd’s Us and Them, but they achieve a far greater impact thanks to a more expressive handling of intensity—something this Gene Clark project consistently lacks. Overall, it’s decent, but there’s nothing that grabs my attention enough to consider it an essential listen. Maybe if country is your favorite genre it could be more appealing, but for the general music fan, I don’t see it as vital. The musical talent is undeniable, but that’s also what you get when you invest $100,000 (about half a million today) into production—creativity, on the other hand, is not as present, and I think that’s what makes all that ambition end up as something rather underwhelming. While it’s neither terrible nor offensive, it could have been much better if it had actually tried to be a bit more offensive. Favorites: No Other, Strength of Strings Least favorite: From a Silver Phial

Gram Parsons like. Great early Americana influence. Good weekend morning album

Very bland

Can a white boy speak a little country? *Slide guitar* I like the gospel music influence and full bodied sound. Strength of strings was a highpoint and each song has a sort of grandness to it. Not an immediate hook for me but I get the feeling it would be better on a second listen.

I liked the songs on the album. It had lots of variety and the singer had good vocals. Lots of the songs had a slow tempo which I tend to like. I ended up saving two songs

Folk/country with some ok instrumentation. As mid as that genre can get.

When No Other was reissued in the early 2000s, I bought it on a whim as part of a 3-for-2 CD offer, and was underwhelmed by it. Then around 20 years later, I heard Life's Greatest Fool on a playlist and loved it, listened to the album again, and finally got those 'lost masterpiece' reviews that convinced me to take a punt on it in the first place. So, if you're on the fence about No Other now, just give it a couple of decades, and it might grow on you too.

Decent.

Sounds alright, but I don't understand what's essential about it. Favorite song: Silver Raven

Madaoigual

Not for me.

Not bad, not as good as The Byrds.

I was very surprised to not have heard of this before while I was listening to it, so I went to read the description and of course it explains it - this was an absolute flop when it came out and when it resurfaced people realised how good it was. It really emphasized what I was thinking - this sounds too forward for it's time. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The first few notes and I thought this could potentially be a one star album but it actually grew on me a little

Bonne surprise, je ne suis pas fan de country à la base mais il y a quelques sons qui sont vrm intéressants

El comienzo del álbum presenta un estilo de música country muy tranquila y poco sobresaliente. Pensé que el resto del álbum iba a transcurrir de esta manera, y sin embargo, hacia el tercer tema el estilo cambia muchísimo. Gene Clark mencionó que para el álbum tomo elementos de Innerversions de Stevie Wonder, y se nota. Conserva el estilo country, pero utiliza elementos del soul y el R&B, generando un estilo más progresivo. Son temas mucho más largos que se toman el tiempo para desarrollar distintos momentos, con varias capas de sonidos (agregando instrumentos orquestales y sintetizadores). Varios de estos temas me recordaron un poco a algunas de las músicas de Bowie en los 2000. Cierta atmósfera meditabunda, nostálgica, pero con energía de rock. Lamentablemente para mi gusto, hacia el final el álbum retoma el estilo que propone al principio. Con un sonido country más genérico. No sé si considero que este álbum deba estar en esta lista, pero al menos pude disfrutar bastante de la sección media del álbum.

Found this tough going, hoary '70s country rock. Not for me. This is strictly for the Byrds (fans).

I really liked this, despite knowing nothing about the artist or album beforehand. There's a growling feel to the musoc and the voice. It made me want to drive down highways, despite not being able to drive. A decent find.

He was better as a member of the Byrds. He is OK here. Too country for my taste

That was a great listen. Glad to have this one pop up.

The Good: We know we are the only one! The Bad: Maybe we should have had some variety, as it is the spice to life… The Ugly: Finding out that we’re the only one due to an obsession… Well, that was unexpected. Judging by the cover of the album, one’d think that you’re in for some light jazz, maybe a waltz or two? Then the music starts and you try to figure out what you are listening to. I’m no fan of the Byrds, nor The Byrds, nor any of the late ‘60s psychedelic stuff, unless it’s Hendrix wailing on his guitar. Thus, just by the name, I was not instantly aware of who, or what, I was about to be exposed to. It wasn’t bad. It wasn’t great either. It was just kind of no other… Reading the wiki information I did have to scratch my head as, according to wikipedia, Goats Head’s Soup and Innervisions were two albums that influenced Mr Clark while making this record… and those are two album which I really like—believe that the GHS isn’t on this 1001 album list, probably to make space for more bland crap like this album… Anyway, turns out that the album failed to make an impression, the artist blaming the record company, and decades later, when released again, it was found to be a lost gem… not for me though. Will I ever listen to this album again… yes, I will. Not because I found it great, but more because it makes me curious about my musical taste… as it seems to be a hidden gem… but not to me. Scoring wise, I am conflicted… And I really do wish that we’d be able to score on a scale of 10, as this would get a 5* rating

One of my favorite country/folk albums ever! The title track is folk perfection, and then followed up with "Strength of Strings"!! Ugh this album deserves much more love. Favorite track: No Other

I liked this one a lot more than the other of his on here. Nothing unique to say about this one, pleasant listen Rating: 3.9

This started off just being another boring 70s folk rock album, but the further I got into it the more I started to appreciate a lot of the nuances. While still very much a part of an era of music I feel is far overrepresented on this list with so much generic slop, this one manages to stand just a bit above all of that and still has moments in there that show more of an attempt to make something more original and unique. One I think will grow on me the more I hear it.

ex Bird's singer, quite conventional

Can see how people enjoy it, but it's not really for me. Country/folk doesn't tend to sit that well with me. As some have said, if you grew up with it it's probably great, otherwise it's more of the same. Listenable if nothing else.

Liked it more as it went along but still didn’t like it much

Maybe I’m super late to the party, but the more I read about these guys the more I realize that so many of these artists from the 60s and 70s were all in bands with each other at one time or another and would go between being in a band, going solo, and then forming a new band with another guy who was in a band and then went solo. It’s pretty fascinating. Anyway, the album…I liked it. I really like Gene’s voice. Lyrics were good too. The album is relaxing and easy to listen to. Like many other reviewers said, his song “Strength of Strings” was awesome. I also really liked “Some Misunderstanding” and “Lady of the North” He was a talented guy.

Was surprised by this one, honestly really good sound top to bottom, was sad to read about it's failure in era, unforgettable? no- but absolutely solid.

An alright chilled out album, nothing too crazy and a decent listen but nothing stellar.

I love the melodies here, but the songs keep me thinking of country. It's not quite slipping in that groove, though. It's not bad, but it's not slotting in my head.

pretty good for a country leaning album, still not my thing but it was good

Noce

This was a pretty good album, had some songs that I definitely have heard before that I didn't know who they were by, and were stuck in my head after lol

Very surprised by this one, because a) it was a complete failure and b) I grew increasingly underwhelmed and tired of all The Byrds entries on this list. Was a bit worried about the heavy country lilt on the first track, wondering if it'd be a bit one-note, but thankfully I was wrong. What a fantastic album. Very varied, great production and grandiose, and the title track is an absolute banger. Rounding up for the sheer unfairness of its commercial misfortunes.

never heard of Gene Clark before. Really enjoyed the variety of this album

Pleasant enough album, just absolutely nothing in it which caught my ear.

This is solid when they bring back the acid, but sucks when it gets all twangy.

Surprisingly nice. At first I thought I wouldn't like it, but this kind of folk was pleasant to listen to.

Albums like this are why I do this challenge. This album is beautiful.

Honestly, I don't personally "understand" this record. It is not bad. I understand why the songwriting is good and why this would be in a genre some people would love, but it feels like country rock with some crooning that while being very good for that "genre" doesn't feel super essential to me. That being said, I'd give it a 3.5. I feel torn on whether to round up or down, but I will round up just because I can squint and see how I could come back to it and appreciate it more in the future.

Loved the lyrics and the spiritual longing. The dreamy production was beautiful. Sad Gene Clark wasn’t recognized in his lifetime. It’s a moving and quietly powerful album.

Really like this. What a sad story about the release of this album and Gene Clark's life.

This is fun

Meh - 3 stars but just cause I am feeling generous today

interestinf

I really wasn't sure what to expect on this one. I was blown away. Great album, amazing songs. There was also like a covers version of this album that was cool too.

One of the reasons why I like the 1001 Albums Generator site is that, occasionally, I come across hidden gems like this.

A solo album by a guy from The Byrds with this hideous album cover? I wouldn’t have given it a second’s notice before, but my god what a brilliant album. These compositions are so forward thinking for an album from 1974, pulling in influence from the grandiose country rock that was happening at the time, but still keeping the rock solid songwriter stylings that made The Byrds such a popular band. All of the songs here offer something in their own right, but Strength Of Strings is a particularly strong showing of the scale of Clark’s songwriting prowess and ability to bend a vocal line from powerfully ballad-like to devastatingly sombre. A genuinely surprising album for me that I’ve already listened to twice today and will be delving into the bonus discs on the 2019 reissue. It’s criminal that this album was suffocated by its label and basically killed off any success Gene Clark would have as a solo artist. Between how they handled this album and all of Judee Sill’s career, Asylum Records have a lot to answer for.

Pretty down the middle folk rock. I really enjoyed the funkier guitar and organ of From a Silver Phial.

An excellent album. Yes, another singer songwriter from Seventies America, but leaving that prejudice aside, wonderful craftsmanship, musicianship and lyrics. Most Enjoyable.

not for me.

Favorites: Strength Of Strings, Lady Of The North

This felt Byrds adjacent. Sorta had a country flavor but with some of the good ol 1960s tossed in. Was neither bad nor good for me, just very meh.

Pues no lo conocía y me ha gustado bastante. No me he guardado ninguna canción en favoritos, pero después de escuchar este disco estuve toda la tarde escuchando cosas de él.

Hell yes this is what the list is for. Nuttily ambitious psychedelic country rock with weird ass expansive lyrics. I've heard of him and the Byrds of course but had no idea this was out there being awesome. Love the effort.

Never heard this before loved it. Wil listen again.

One or two interesting tracks but nothing more here.

after hearing the first one I thought oh great another country album? But then "No Other" came in, and I realised I judged a bit too quickly, actually an interesting album, exceeded my expectations! 3.5/5

Pretty good album, production held up really well

Nice mix or country and soft LA rock off an album I've never heard. Good Sunday afternoon music. At times feels more like arrangements that songs but was worth the listen.

I really liked this. Good rock for cruising on a summer night.

Wake up in a wooden panelled bungalow in southern California. Headache, blurry vision, mouth full of sand. Cigarette ashes in the shag carpet. The din of Watergate hearings, Bob Dylan covers, and the bitter end of the summer of love rings in your head. Crisped, brittle, tired of it all. Walk to the porch. Sun is glorious, sky crystalline blue, a cool rush of ocean wind. Stare out there until things are clear, ramshackle, epiphanic.

Really had high hopes for this album. Was hoping for much more.

I found this one fascinating and weird and went down quite a rabbit hole reading all about Gene Clark.

classic shit

Great instrumentation and production. Gets a little bit druggy on the B side which isn't my thing.

A lot of the production harkens to the horrible “country-politan” of the 70’s. At this point his best music was behind him. I’d like to hear a stripped down version of these songs because I enjoy his voice and many of his songs.

Quite a surprise. Will have to look more into Gene.

This album is surprisingly good. I have no idea why it wasn't given the credit it deserved when it came out.

I don't know what to say about this album. Its back story and, by extension, the story of Gene Clark is tragic. I was unsure at first. The opener is a bit country but not too much. This is fine. Then 'Silver Raven' comes and my ears perk up. Beautiful song. Then 'No Other' starts and you are on a ride you didn't know was happening. This album is a journey epitomizing the ideal of an album. This is why I love this project. Another keeper for albums didn't know I loved until today.

I have this lp

bof

I'd never heard of this guy, and never heard of this record, but this was so good. A beautiful blend of loads of really good Country/Folk/Rock that was a pleasure all the way through. What a great discovery, will listen again for sure.

Solid album Standout songs No other Strength of strings Some misunderstanding

I liked it more than I thought I would. The history of this album is fascinating, look it up.

Not sure why I’ve never heard this album. This is peak mid-seventies psychedelic blues. It’s goes toe-to-toe with the Grateful Dead, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. And there aren’t many misses, any. I particularly like the opening track, “Strength of Strings” and “True One”.

Pretty cool! Not entirely my thing, but still enjoyable.

Really enjoyed this, especially “Strength of Strings”

Went back and forth between a 3 and a but ultimately gave it a 4 because when it was cooking it was really cooking

I have a real soft spot for this album & find it affecting in a very specific way. 5/5

Its fine, but I don't feel his voice is very engaging and it makes it all rather mundane.

Overall: 7/10 This was a bit of a surprise as I didn't really have a lot of love for the first Gene Clark album I got. While there are some similarities here, this one is more creative and artistic, with some songs being absolutely gorgeous. There's still some country based songs on here but this is definitely an album that knows how to rock hard. I'm still not a big fan of Gene's voice overall, but it doesn't ruin the experience for me. The harmonies are a big highlight for me. Fav Song: No Other Least Fav Song: True One

It was charming. Some good songs in the beginning, but it fizzled out near the end. Not the worst thing ever though

Passed me by and did not engage me

Just like Rattlesnakes! Same boat!

Solid, but nothing stood out to me. Good listen among all the other desert rock, but doesn't hit as hard as The Byrds or others do.

The name Gene Clark rang no bells and the album cover, looking like a New Yorker magazine on acid, offered no clues. So, I tried to listen ahistorically, but this quasi-country, Americana-infused rock oozes late '60s and early '70s vibes. Its gentle opener, anchored by simple guitar and melancholic yet direct vocals, sets a mood that's mostly well-sustained over the course of the record. The title track "No Other" is exemplary in this regard. If you've listened broadly to this era of popular music, you'll catch moments that feel familiar (sometimes uncannily so) and the whole record slots comfortably into the canon of '70s mellow gold. But this isn't just music made of its time and sounding only like it. There's a timeless quality to some of it too. The closing track "Lady of the North" wouldn't sound so out of place alongside "10 Mile Stereo" by Beach House. No Other works not only within its own decade, but also outside it.

Pretty boring.

Good 70s country rock singer songwriter

Decent,

A good country rock album not much else to say

3.5 rounded up

5/5 Masterfully crafted Folk-Rock songs with tastes of Psych-Rock and Baroque Pop. It’s dramatic, it’s mellow and also very fun. An instant favourite! Top 3 Songs: No Other Some Misunderstanding Strength of Strings

Some alright tracks here but pretty slow and unexciting. 2.5 goin down.

C’est léger, ça groove un peu, ptit hochement de tête par-ci par-là… rien de vraiment spécial mais ça bouche un coin. - DÉSOLÉ CYRIL, JE CONNAIS BEAUCOUP TROP DE FRANÇAIS QUI S’APPELLENT CLÉMENT, ÇA M’A CONTAMINÉ Pour mon rituel d'écoute, je n'y vais pas aussi méthodiquement que toi. Je me fis beaucoup au cover et aux tops commentaire pour déterminer quel type d'album ça va être. Par exemple, si je perçois que ça va être un énième album pop-rock ou post-punk qui a mal vieilli avec le temps, je l'écoute en background en travaillant. La majorité du temps, la musique de ce genre d'album là perd dans le fil de mes pensés, comme la radio d'épicerie (ou super marché, comme vous dites). J'appel ça des albums mous, qui ne m'évoque rien en particulier, souvent des 3, mais dépendament de mon mood un 2 ou 4. Mes critiques sont très brèves, et tourne souvent autour de «pourquoi c'est dans la liste?» ou «musique de centre d'achat». Après, t'as les classiques, les gros bangers de la listes, ceux qui te font tressauter le cœur quand tu les voit générer. Dans ces cas-là, j'écoute l'album en prenant une marche dans la forêt près de chez-moi, m'attardant sur les détails derrière les arrangements musicaux ou les paroles. Je prend beaucoup plus de temps pour écrire ses critiques là, allant jusqu'à 30-45 minutes pour bien synthétiser mes pensées. S'ensuit les albums de mardes, collectivement convenu comme étant des étrons musicaux, le fond du fun de la liste. Souvent, je les écoute en faisant le ménage ou une autre tâche chiante, comme ça le reste de ma journée semble être vraiment cool en comparaison. Là aussi, je peux passer plus de temps à écrire ma review, mais dans un style beaucoup plus libre et instinctif, parlant directement avec mes ressenti et les images mentales qui me sont venu en écoutant l'album. Finalement, t'as les autres, les outcasts et underdogs de la liste, ceux que tu découvres (ou redécouvre) pis tu sais pas quoi en penser. T'es pas sûr si c'est bon, mais ça te reste dans le fond tête, te titillant deux semaines plus tard pour le réécouter, pis quand tu te décide de le faire t'es encore plus confu que la dernière fois, j'aime-tu ça pour vrai ou c'est du placebo? Un mois plus tard, tu relance l'expérience, pis ça te frappe dans la face: c'est ton nouveau classique. Faque tu enclenche le mode Edit, tu suis le lien dans tes courriel, et tel un Marty McFly, tu changes ta note passée en revenant du FUTUR. Ouf, ça fait beaucoup, je continuerais demain...

Not bad! Not incredibly memorable on first listen but I can see what a lot of folks are getting out of it.

I thought this was a gorgeous album. When I first saw "country" and a monosyllable artist name that I hadn't heard of, I admit I went in not expecting much. But I was pleasantly surprised by the existential and psychedelic lyrics and melodies.

I've never listened to Gene Clark before, and again I might be riding the 8 day hiatus high, but I seriously enjoyed this album. Such a diversity of sounds and themes. After listening to Chapel Roan in the car the last few days, I'm just happy to listen to something that has more substance. 5/5

Okay, first three on this album are really great. I'll go to bat for them any day. Lyrical simplicity, even elegance, varied instrumentals, an interesting an appealing voice. he's got it. After ragging on the Byrds (which I will keep doing), I was surprised to learn that this musician who had something to say was at some point associated with them. But in the middle Clark seems to run out of steam. We get long, winding ballads that don't really seem to be saying much. "Some Misunderstanding" really costs this album so much of its momentum. It gets back a little of its mojo towards the end, but never really regains it's brilliant start. 3.5 stars, rounding up because of those first three songs.

This was good, but ultimately forgettable in the late 1960s/early 1970s folk pop wave. I think I appreciated Gene Clark better when I appeared with the rest of The Byrds rather than this solo project.

Кантри, соул, фолк-рок. Первая вещь не даёт сразу представления, зато дальше разворачивается атмосфера мистики и таинственности. Слушал ремастер. Альбом очень заинтересовал.

True One carries. This is a fantastic album full of genre blending and fantastic musicality. As close to a 5 a 4 can be.

Neat mix of genres here, but overall a country/folk/rock album.

2/5

I don't think I've ever come across Gene Clark, so had no expectations other than I saw 70s and rock and was hopeful. I felt like this delivered 80s soft adult contemporary and was moderately unimpressed.

I am a huge fan of the sounds created in L.A. studios in the early - mid 70s. IMO the backing tracks on this album are as good as that sound ever got - the performances are amazing and they are captured pristinely with equipment that today computer programmers try desperately to emulate. But I get why it flopped. The tunes are forgettable. The lyrics consistently melt into cheese. And Gene's vocals are exposed by the masterful backing tracks. HIs voice is fine - don't get me wrong. But I'm afraid that these tracks sound SO great that any vocal shy of the quality of, say, Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, would sound amateurish. That said, he was a notoriously good guy, and it's really sad to reflect on how hard he took the public's indifference to this genuinely interesting album.

Beautiful

Não conhecia o álbum. Achei bem divertido. Celest Phoenixcall.

Solid and at times pretty epic. Felt like a very complete album all the way through

An interesting slice of folksy American rock. His voice is nice and the songs are mellow and catchy.

1 stern

This is the sort of album I want to hear on this list. Not listened to this artist before but added a few of these into rotation. Great record

Enjoyed this more than I expected

Completely floored by this sublime album from Gene Clark, who has slowly established himself as one of the biggest “discoveries” in this in my eyes. Not a single wrong choice made on this record.

No Other has gone completely under my radar this entire time. It’s a perfect record. Sad to find out that Gene Clark never got to see the much deserved recognition this album would later receive. I already listened to it twice since my initial listen and it will definitely find its way to my collection soon.

Haven't heard his solo work before. At first I thought this album isn't great but the 2nd half had some nice songs. Still, pretty underwhelming 2/5

Inoffensive and occasionally beautiful.

A beautiful album. I'd heard Silver Raven before, and now I know where it comes from. Definitely coming back to this

NICE

2.5 The first half of this was actually really pleasant singer-songwriter stuff. The second half gets really self-indulgent and navel-gazy and I just wasn’t on board with that.