No Other

Okay, I guess this is what Neil Young fans imagine they're hearing when they listen to a Neil Young album. Unless they actually like the weak voice, the dumb lyrics, and ham-fisted guitar playing. Even with one those elements removed here, it is hard to go more than 2. 2 Grasping for some clue, after my nonplussed first listen, as to why one *must* listen to Gene Clark’s No Other I turned, and this always feels like a guilty admission, to Wikipedia, where I learned that the album ‘…was largely ignored or lambasted by critics and was a commercial failure’ Jolly good - not just me then. But then a wikiturn! It emerged that many years later, after many of these erring critics and cloth-eared consumers had left the stage, Gene Clark’s No Other was reappraised as "a lost masterpiece" and "one of the greatest albums ever made." Aha!! Is there a finer masterpiece for joyful appreciation than a Lost one? Aren‘t we listeners like the sheep owner in the Gospel who finds the stray in the mountains: ‚…he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.’ Matthew 18:12 Well done erring sheep, if I’ve understood that passage correctly! Be sure to bust out of the pen a second time if you can manage it. I considered then, before my second listen, the various ‚Lost Masterpieces‘ going by my own headcount. Many of them seem to have been released in 1998 - a vintage year for livestock wandering into the mountains - including the Stray Par Excellence, Neutral Milk Hotel‘s In the Aeroplane Over the Sea. Mansun‘s Six, Placebo‘s Without You I‘m Nothing, Beck‘s Mutations, and The Smashing Pumpkins’ Adore are all still at large by my reckoning - notwithstanding our noble selection of Six for the user list. Needless to say, Gene Clark did not spark this kind of ecstasy in me upon second listen. I certainly liked it a bit better - pity doing much. Gene has a nice voice, reminiscent of Richard Manuel in natural vibrato and in that clipped, breathless delivery. The melodies are repetitive, but some careful work obviously went into crafting each bit to be quite nice before we were bludgeoned with it. The band, however, are woefully uninspired, particularly the drummer who was so unobtrusive that I felt compelled to look up who could possibly have delivered such a conspicuously inconspicuous performance. There were two drummers, in fact, and I will name them here, not to shame but rather to celebrate a magnificent double-case triumph of nominative determinism in musical style: Russ Kunkel and Butch Trucks. The lyrics certainly aren‘t bad - Gene has at least more poetry in him than Russ and Butch‘s parents did - but there is a consistent banality, even as there is attention to rhythm and a sense of Gene‘s hippie idealism coming through: ‚Have you seen the silver raven?/ She has wings and she can fly‘ Any old Raven would nearly do. Well, any old sheep won’t. You can’t drag every animal back to the pen just because you feel sorry for it. 1.5/5

(2/5) (sigh..) "Released in September 1974, it was largely ignored or lambasted by critics and was a commercial failure; the studio time and cost were seen as excessive and indulgent. The record label, Asylum Records, did not promote the album, and by 1976 had deleted it from their catalog." Maybe they were right? There's nothing special here. It's just lukewarm Eagles as sung by a Neil Young impersonator. The fact it was somehow 'resurrected' is a head scratcher. My guess is that music critics cling to shit like this because it's relatively unknown and the rarity helps them to feel like they've stumbled on something unique/special. Sorry folks. There's good reasons this guy was ignored. He's not terrible, but he's definitely not great, nor is this remotely 'essential'. It's a product of its time and just feels like a singer-songwriter cash grab.

Was unfamiliar with the name Gene Clark, though his previous association with David Crosby and Steven Stills made perfect sense upon hearing this. In fact, I'd initially taken this as a carbon copy of CSNY (with an emphasis on the Y), as the tones and melodies carry the same style and his voice often creeps into a Neil Young impersonation. As such, it isn't BAD, but it also lacks any of the uniqueness or pioneering one would assume necessary for inclusion to a list like this. In the end it rounds up from a 2.5/5, but doesn't necessitate revisiting.

Competent, but ultimately forgettable “70s country rock. It didn’t do much for me, but I can understand liking it well enough. I read Clark was exploring Christian themes in his lyrics but was also getting some Zen influences from his friends. Now, I’m a person who has read some Thomas Merton philosophy books for fun and so I’m into exploring the intersection of Christianity and Zen. This album was a bit of a disappointment in that regard, but maybe it achieved some Zen negative space that I can’t comprehend. I actually would love to have the free time to explore this more but life seems to slow down enough for that. Until then this gets a 2/5.

Never heard of this, but the country songs coming out on the A side got me. It lost me a little on the B side, felt a little more also ran "Rock-of-this-type" but a real discovery. Shocked this was panned, it's very pleasant, but the List cannot resist "guy whose life was ruined by his failure." It's a little scattershot, I guess, but I think if it were a straight shot of one sound, it wouldn't work. Worse when it gets too 70s rock, better when it's country, but it's the mix that gives it the edge.

Enjoyable listen

3.5

Think this sounds good and first couple tracks have a great feel. Think some Of the tracks meander a bit and may overstay their welcome 3.5/5 (very close to a 4). It could have used a bit of editing on track lengths in spots. However this does come off as an under appreciated gem. Well played instrumentation

I'd never heard of Gene Clark before but, but I heard a lot of Neil Young and America in this. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. Three stars.

Good vibes

J'aime beaucoup la chanson No Other. Je vais écouter le P'tit Belliveau.

Belle découverte ce Gene Clark, et quel underdog, surtout pour cet album! J'aime l'exploration du country au folk-rock au gospel. Quand Alice l'a mis (on joue à me faire deviner l'artiste et l'album), j'estimais à la qualité de l'enregistrement qu'on était dans du alt country du début des années 2000! Je vous urge sinon d'aller écouter le 4e opus de p'tit belliveau qui est un chef d'oeuvre du début à la fin et qui tourne en boucle chez nous depuis une semaine!

It's got to be tough being the least interesting member of the Byrds. Crosby gets CSNY, Hillman writes some of their best songs, McGuinn is a legendary guitarist. And then to have your own solo career sputter around unheralded? Got to be to tough. The thing is, it did eventually earn its flowers—but why? Would this album have made the list were it NOT written by an ex-Byrd? Maybe. There's a lot of 70s fluff on the list. It just seems like a decent, but bog-standard rock record. Okay? So what? My favorite thing about this album were the gospel-esque backing vocals. It reminded me of the musical Godspell, a favorite of mine (and this album’s predecessor by 3 years). I don't think that's enough to give this album plaudits.

THIS is how you do country music! The blend of country with rock, R&B, and even elements of gospel throughout the album is just a phenomenal listen, very pleasant on the ears. It's a shame this album was first considered a failure. Favorite Song: Strength of Strings Score: 91/100

I find this music a bit whiny.

Not too exciting and this album has 3+ discs I'm not listening to

Nothing here that really swayed me, felt like a rip of CSNY without the additional layered harmonies. Was alright but besides strength of strings, most of the songs just sort of went in one ear and out the other.

Det var ret charmerende og hyggeligt, det kunne jeg godt finde på at vende tilbage til, og jeg tror det kunne gro på mig over tid. 3.5

forstår det ærlig talt ikke helt selv, men tror jeg er nødt til at give den her 4. Det er bare et eller der resonerer med mig; sådan lidt en dark udgave af neil young... på en god måde...

very interesting back story to Clark. Not country, not folk, something unique in between

Absolute perfection. It's times like these when I compare a low rating from the users on this site for an absolute classic album to the user ratings on Rate Your Music and realisethe discrepancy in taste between the two user bases.

Inoffensive and no business on this list. 2/5.

So at first it fooled me i though it was gonna be just another country album but then it takes me on a weird quest. like it knows a smoke spot and then at the end it does. it has the best smoke spot. I just don't like country too much other wise would get a easy 5.

All over the place in a good way. It's not that it doesn't know what it wants to be, it just knows that it doesn't want to be any one thing. 7/10

Not very good.

Folksy. Boring.

3.5/5

This is a nice folk album

well produced but rather forgettable

Ok for a Neil Young and Eagles type of sound.

Not bad but closer to neutral than to good. Very '70s. If you like American music with some country in it,... I do not.

While clearly has good bones, the album ultimately suffers from a sloppy, disjointed presentation that leaves it with an odd identity crisis. It kicks off with a very slow start and a unfavourable country drawl that makes the vocal delivery feel like a bit of a bore, only to suddenly transition into a rockier sound in a way that feels incredibly jarring. It is like a batch of eight cookies that have been baked to different sizes. It might not completely ruin the taste of the music, but the structural execution is undeniably messy, making for a front-to-back listening experience that is just a little boring and lacks a unified direction. I do like the music but the somewhat jarring folky, americano, drawl so its great music with a bore vocally over the top. Conflicting.

When the first track sounds like another generic country and western album, then you read the first line of the description which states the album "was largely ignored or lambasted by critics", it makes you doubt the value of this entire project. But knock me down with a feather, this album is actually really good. It keeps its country roots but its full of depth and darkness delivered with a convincing musicality. The lyrics are meaningful and heartfelt without sounding clichéd. The vocal delivery is like a far more palatable Neil Young and I would rather listen to this than any Young album I've heard yet. I started listening as uninterested cynic but I was thoroughly converted by the end and committed to exploring this album further.

A well produced and good sounding album. The vocals got to me a bit, but this is a decent listen. Don't think I'd ever return to it though. 2.7/5.

Never heard of this album before and really enjoyed. A great blend of psych garage and folk country. Felt the first half was a lot stronger than the second half. Great listen though

This is like Neil Young with more country but just as much rock and roll. I really dig the songwriting and chill laid back groove. The whole time I was thinking “I bet Mark Lanegan listened to this” and sure enough “Some Misunderstanding” popped up. Check out the Soulsavers cover of it featuring Lanegan!

Apparently kind of a cult classic. I found this generally an enjoyable listen but I struggle to find it special in any way. It might be something that would improve with repeat listens but overall on first listen I feel it's just ok.

This album just didn’t stand out at all in this list. It is fine to listen to, but nothing really memorable sticks out. 3/5

Strength of Strings and Lady of the North are my favorites

Not quite sure why this is here. It wasn't bad but it was nowhere near exceptional.

Decent, no more than that.

Lightweight Neil Young knockoff without any of the grit or intensity of Young's work. Good for inducing a coma in someone, not much else. (Also, this is exhibit #19363 in "95% of Album Covers are Terrible", a continuing series.)

This came completely out of left field, had never heard the name Gene Clark before. It turned put to be a hidden gem, will have to listen to it much more!

The fact that this album or indeed this artist isn't talked about more shows there is no justice in this cruel, cruel world. I had certainly never heard it. A lot of the songs sound like straight ahead country, and the launch into some other dimension so that by about halfway through the album I had full trust in the guy, and his grasp on musicality. Lots of "Dark Side of the Moon" on here, but not the bullshit parts (I love that album too but there's lots that can be fast-forwarded). This reminded me, in a strange way, of the best Wilco albums. Solid songwriting threaded with tasteful, skillful weirdness. I loved this, and am so glad I heard it. And on a Friday, too, which was nice.

Decent listen, enjoyed this Gene Clark more than the other one on this list.

227. No Other - Gene Clark (1974) 10.7.26 Variety: 2 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 4 Uniqueness: 2 Emotionality: 3 = 3.2 rounded down to a 3 "Hear the strings are bending in harmony/ Not so far from breaking on the cosmic range" There a lot of "lost classic" albums floating around on a lot of lists. These things are very hit and miss, and vary in quality from nigh-unlistenable to what I would even upgrade to "lost masterpiece". What this usually means is they were piss poor sellers at the time, were likely advertised poorly, and sometimes ended with the artist in arrears, or worse yet - with a dead career. Other times, these are a drop in the bucket by an otherwise successful or at least continuously working artist, who shakes it off and continues on ( Neil Young has a few of these). No Other seems to be of the former sort - unsuccessful enough that it was deleted by the record company. I'm mainly familiar with Clark through a handful of tracks I've heard over the years ( I can't remember if I've heard any of these - not a great sign), but mainly through his work with the Byrds and as an associate of Crosby Stills and Nash ( sometimes Young). I know that a few of his solo albums maintain a high status in the Americana and Alt-Country scenes, maybe similar to that of Mike Nesmith's ( formerly of the Monkees) stuff. I've dabbled in soe alt-country, but am not that proficient, so we'll see if I can pick up on any of that. I'm fully expecting some CSNY-ish sounds though, and more than a little curious if I'll be able to pick up on any Byrds vibes. THE TRACKS Side one "Life's Greatest Fool" - This was more or less kind of the definition of "country rock" and was full of some great playing, especially the piano and guitar, which is no surprise given the murderers row of session musicians found on this, many of who I think were Wrecking Crew regulars. Overall very listenable, if not groundbreaking stuff. "Silver Raven" - A bit more on the folky side of the equation, and a bit darker, with a melancholy atmosphere. The lyrics are very woo-woo, pseud-mystical nonsense, but are delivered with some decent emotion, and the female back up singers add a nice touch. Again, very smooth and listenable, but I'm not seeing much that's standing out amongst the dozens of other country rock type stuff from this era. Maybe more downbeat than most. "No Other" - Alright. Now this is what I'm talking about. This sounds a lot more psychedelic influenced with the effect on the vocals that make it sound like Clark is singing through a P.A. speaker into a cave or something, and the latin influenced percussion. Seems like the cowboy decided to go on an acid trip. There's even a touch of funk here. Clark's "Uhhh-hhhhuuuUUUHhh" delivery is maybe the first thing that approaches ear worm material yet. This was great. More please. "Strength of Strings" - A little bit more bluesy, with some slide guitar and some very pretty wordless chorus to start off with, this one continues the psychedelic country rock vibes of the previous track, but feels a bit more epic. This is reminding me quite a bit of Neil Young, and I'm really digging it. This one leans hard into the psychedelic imagery even with space and nature references, swirling and fiery and cosmic. And there's still a strong element of somber self reflection that is pretty out of step with most country rock. This is most definitely not something that's focused on giving you a "peaceful easy feeling." Great stuff, but can he keep this up though? Side two "From a Silver Phial" - Side two goes back to some more conventional sounds, with a gospely piano ballad. The subject matter is decidedly mystical with possible alchemical references, and was a nice juxtaposition to the kind of sound that doesn't seem like it would be much out of place on an album by the Band maybe. The sad vibes are still there, but tempered by a sort of uplifting outro bit. Still pretty good, but I'm already missing the feeling of those last two from side one. "Some Misunderstanding" - There's an eery organ on here that gives it a kind of strange prettiness, and pulls this up into a kind of dream atmosphere. It reminds me simultaneously of Neil Young again, but with some of the kind of earnest, yearning you get in some of those Mike Nesmith country albums. Clark seems to be trying to stretch himself a bit on vocals here. More great keyboard work to call out, and the bass is not too shabby either. The guitar solo in this had a bit of a David Gilmour soulful feel to it. The depressive nature of this album really comes across well on here as well, when "doesn't it feel good to stay alive" sounds like the best you can hope for. Just barely hanging on. How optimistic, Gene. "The True One" - The most like the Eagles as I've heard anything on here, and I'm guessing the track that probably had the most vanilla country crossover appeal, with it's lazy river of a pedal steel guitar, and way closer to that peaceful easy feeling I mentioned earlier. As fine as it is though, it's a lot more boring compared to that middle chunk we had. "Lady of the North" - Much folkier, and singery songwritery, but full of plenty of pretty moments. Have to call out the great bass work here again. The fiddle was a nice touch as well. The best part however, is the middle where it almost becomes a different song, just Clark and the piano, approaching more of those rising gospel feelings, or at the very least a kind of Moody Blues-esque bit of trickery where things sound way more important and meaningful than they are due to how serious things get. The first half of this felt pretty standard, but the second half pulled me in and gave more of those dark vibes I liked so much from the end of side one. This was a fine closer. And dig that bluesy keyboard riff to send us out. HIGHLIGHTS - "No Other" - "Strength of Strings" - "From a Silver Phial" - "Some Misunderstanding" - "Lady of the North" MIDLIGHTS - "Life's Greatest Fool" - "Silver Raven" - "The True One" LOWLIGHTS - FINAL THOUGHTS If I had to sum this album up it would be something like "Sad Cowboy Eats Too Much Peyote". There easily identifiable country rock influences all over this thing, and while not the earliest example of the genre ( looks like he got there pretty early though with his solo album recorded in 1966, released 1967 - even though his bandmate Gram Parsons seems to get most of the credit with establishing the genre in 1967 with Safe At Home) it seems like a pretty solid exemplar of it. It's dark, and mellow, and pretty throughout, but lacking in good, memorable melodies, so despite how listenable it was, I found it slipping from my memory not too long after listening. That said, there was something interesting in how melancholy, and yet spiritually minded, and well performed it was that left a bit of nice musical aftertaste, despite me not being able to recall a lot of the individual flavors. It felt a lot different from other stuff I've heard from around then, with maybe Neil Young being closest in tone, and I can see why so many modern indie roots and Americana bands would be into it. It holds up well enough , that with just slight arrangements I could see a lot of these songs being performed now, and no one blinking an eye. I think I want to like this more than I actually do though. It was easily digestible, well performed, and full of a lot of aspects that set it apart from what I expected. I especially appreciated how darkly reflective it felt. It was good enough that I'm not dreading the one other Clark album on the list - White Light. If it goes down as smooth as this one did, I'm sure it'll get a similar rating. Possible turn-Offs might include: - sad cowboys - spiritually navel gazing lyrics - the concept of country rock You Might enjoy this if you: - dig mellow vibes - like the Eagles but wish they were more into mescalin than weed - like to investigate music just ever so slightly off the rails of the popular culture PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS - Doubt this will stay with me very long, but would not mind hearing those highlights again if I'm ever reminded FURTHER LISTENING Precursors: - Sweetheart of the Rodeo by the Byrds - Safe at Home by the International Submarine Band - Nashville Skyline by Bob Dylan - The Late Great Townes Van Zandt by Townes Van Zandt - Magnetic South by Michael Nesmith Contemporaries: - Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons - On the Beach by Neil Young - The Gilded Palace of Sin by the Flying Burrito Brothers - A Good Feelin' to Know by Poco Descendants: - On the Border by the Eagles - Anodyne by Uncle Tupelo - Bloom by Beach House - Metamodern Sounds in Country Music by Sturgill Simpson

I think I liked this a lot more than I thought I did, but less than I think I do... if that makes any sense at all. I like the individual components, but it doesn't add up to much that I'd want to return to.

country, 1974 -> 2

Very extremely wildly okay

Genuinely surprised I’ve never came across this record in my 3 year journey of 60’s-70’s rock. Solo Byrds album that doesn’t disappoint. This album is really unique imo. It’s not just another Byrds record. Like at all. Clark feels a lot more matured here. The sound is crisp, there’s this cosmic atmosphere that I can’t quite explain. It’s almost pastoral, but not in a cringe way. It’s like really introspective but also not in a dear diary way like a lot of the folk records of the time. Also the guitar solos are fucking sick. This record has the vibe of a dude walking to an unknown destination on the side of the road while the sun sets to dark. The standouts to me are Strength of strings and Some Misunderstanding. These two songs are the perfect depiction to what I’m talking about ^ I resonate hella.

Man the Byrds are on this list. Dude this is so so good . So heartfelt and breaking. This is one of those albums that would be passed off as just an offshoot but no it has heart and the guitar is too good. So many solo records from all these iconic bands come off of tom petty this has its own style and form. I typically don’t like this folky sing songs ballads and yet here I am. Is this the life for everyone or is it the same. Sometimes I feel like life greatest fool what have I done to get here the thermodynamic miracle feels lost because I spend days doing nothing. Does it matter. Not really but gene Clark shows us that loneliness can drive us to the brink but we have to believe. There is nobody else and gene Clark accepts that as lovers disavow him as time disavows him. We life regardless. I will find this on CD

I love this album so much. Laid the foundation for many a cocaine-fueled studio epic. The title track and "Strength of Strings" in particular. The sweet country-tinged numbers are silken magic. He's my favorite Byrd.

I cannot understand why this was considered a flop when it was released in 1974. Maybe the record company had extremely narrow expectations for what it wanted? (No hits?) And why did critics savage it? Because this album is full of gorgeous, affecting songs richly orchestrated. And you’d think the success of Neil Young, CSN, the Stones and other kindred musical spirits would have conditioned the listening public for this incredibly rendered document of mid-70s American malaise. Interesting that it was picked up years later by 4AD, of all labels. Super glad I heard it; this exercise is definitely turning me into a Byrds fan.

I liked this much more than most of the Byrds/CSNY material we've heard thus far.

Don't know how to describe this one, it started out country, then went folky, then a bit.... well, different. But in a good way, and to be honest was heading for a definite 4. But then it seemed to lose something, and I can't say what. There was a later country track, but I find myself wondering if it was even worth a 3, or should it just be a 2. I mean its all very professional, but there was some quality that was present in the first three tracks that just didn't seem to be there in the rest of the album. I'll give it a 3 on the strength of the first three tracks.

Working through this list is a real test in not carrying preconceptions into the listening experience. This album is a reminder that there are some real diamonds to be found. I found it absolutely beautiful. The songs really suited his vocal, and the musicianship is just sublime. Thank you 1,001 list.

This is really good, a true forgotten classic. After the god awful trash of middle period Byrds, which was not all of it was his doing, most of that has to be layed at Gram Parson's door, we get this, I can only describe it as Gene Clark's absolute masterpiece. There is a smal element of country running through this, but luckily it is not overpowering to detract from the quality of the songs here. His vocals are gentle and fragile but the use of Gospel singers raise the vocals to a whole new level. It is a similar trick Jason Pierce began to employ with Spiritualized, it just works. I loved the disorientating guitar effects going on across the album, but noticably on 'No Other' creating an other worldly psyche tinged sound. I am finding this hard to fault, yes it does have some smell of hats and boots, but we masks it well with originality. I shall be playing this again soon! Its got to be a low 5 for a first play.

“No other?” Gotta tell ya, I kinda feel like there’s “some other(s)” out there that are pretty far beyond this…

Well someone's a fan of Neil Young.

Its like a neil young album

8/10 Maybe a five star, can't decide

Settled on a 3 but songs 3-5 in the middle were quality, really really enjoyed them. Went a bit country at times which I wasn’t as in to.

Listened to this album a couple of times and it definitely had me tapping my feet, but not sure it went beyond good background music. It had some great guitars but it just didn’t quite reach the heights of similar music from this time. Highlights: The guitars were great and I enjoyed the multi voices on some tracks. Lowlights: Nothing really stood out, not unpleasant but not wow. Top tunes: Silver Raven and Strength of Strings Rating: 2

I started off liking this, but it was just really boring and I struggled to finish it. It wasn’t unbearable, so for that reason it gets 1.5/5

I didn’t like it

Not my jam but some cool guitar riffs. Listened with Elise and she didn't seem a fan either

This guy was in the Byrds in the 1960s- most famous for ‘8 miles high’ and Dylan covers a bit sort of jangly. The title track is very cool indeed and the tracks either side of it are okay but not the whole album. Maybe ground-breaking on release but only okay (ish) now overall. 1.7/5

Found it easy, inoffensive listening but none of the songs sparked any sort of joy (or other strong emotion). 5-8 minutes is entirely too long to spend on a song saying nothing at all.

Middle of the road for me. Strength of Strings was the highlight. I didn't hate but wouldn't rush to revisit. A 2.5

Quite dull

Much to my surprise (what kind of name is 'Gene Clark' for a musician), this kind of hit. I could do without the twangy country music bits but there is tons of really impressive, ambitious work on this album. It's a little self-indulgent in parts, sure, but you can easily picture this as SOMEBODY'S favourite album, which is more than I can say for some on this list. Strength of Strings a real standout too. Fav tracks: No Other, Strength of Strings, Some Misunderstanding

2.5

Probably rating on a curve after the last handful sucking so bad, but this was pleasant and enjoyable in the car last night.

Woof.

Fantastic country and folk songwriting. A real pleasure to discover.

1 Oct 2026 · 8/10 Super good!! Better start than finish. I saved a lot of songs. Will be listening again.

Quite enjoyed this, one of the songs in particular reminded me of Neil Young.

Loving this, sort of psychedelic country maybe is a good way of describing it? Kind of makes sense giving the jangly tendencies of Byrds, but this is a very different sound, more like Pink Floyd at times maybe? Love the title track and strength of strings after, the latter takes this epic rocking turn from around the 1:30 mark that you hear a lot of throughout the album

The best completely new (to me) thing this list has given me so far. I have no idea how I’d never even heard of this yet, everything about this album like the genres and description sound absolutely up my street. Almost psychedelic country rock that is just so so catchy, it’s been stuck in my since listening to it. I clicked instantly with over half of the songs, loving them from the get go, and over 2 more listens through this I’ve clicked with the other half. This album is incredible 5

Good

Rate: 7.5/10.

This was pretty good. It did not deserve all of the hate it got and I'm glad it was given a resurgence.

It was a nice listen for the drive to work today. "Strength of Strings" is one song I'll add to my library; it was pretty great.

pretty nice

Jeez, it's just so boring and of its time. Anything country-tinged coming out of California just seems to really suck, and anything country rock just takes from the worst of both and makes nothing interesting of it.

Surprisingly good. Early country rock. In the vein of Stephen Stills and Graham Parsons

A pretty good album that I have never heard before today. It's kind of a slow pop folk band. Very easy to listen to and would be great background music for some relaxing activity. The vocals are great and the music goes perfectly with that vibe. Definitely one I am going to add to my favorites so I can put this on when a relaxing mood strikes me.

Thought I had to relistened once again to a classic I never really got into but is present in every single list so I have to come back to it again and again and again... Turns out I forgot I love this album. Great and intelligent soft rock, like a kind of more subtle Steely Dan.

Some good ol’ American folk from Gene. No Other sounds like there’s some strong NY influence; see if you get this simile from the PSAT. Strength of Strings is to Words as Some Misunderstanding is to Out on the Weekend. All songs are good, the album reminds me of Neil’s Harvest. Upbeat and positive to the point of getting a little sappy by the finish. Wouldn’t know about this one but for The 1001 Must Hear List. Enjoyed the listen. (4.3*s) Lots of references to silver…

I think the first critical reviews of No Other were too harsh and the reappraisal, too lofty. The album falls somewhere between a complete failure and a lost masterpiece. Gene put together a more studio strong album and I like it more than the folkie, acoustic White Light. Too much Clark on the list. I hope we get No Others from him. 2.3 stars for some misunderstanding critics on both rounds.

Wasn't looking forward to yet another country album. This also carries labels of gospel and R&B so I expected it to be pretty slow. After finishing the album I actually didn't mind No Other. Different from some of the other southern country albums we've gotten on the list with more of a rock foundation in some parts that made it feel a little more modern than an entry from 1974. Title track was the best song with the electric guitar and backing vocals that I actually quite enjoyed. Rest of the album is middling with a couple snoozy tunes on the back half but nothing unmanageable. 2.41 stars

I really liked this album a lot. Will definitely come back. 8/10.

Listening session: september 26th, while going grocery shopping Listened to before: no Thoughts: actually more enjoyable than I thought. I like the mix of folk and soul with the classic country sound Favourite tracks: No Other & Lady Of The North

Nice easy 70s rock. Nothing extraordinary, but nice.

Quite nice easy listening. Country-adjacent music wouldn't normally be my thing but this is pretty chill.

Very good album, that from lists I have seen gained a resurgence in the past few years. You have Gene Clark of the Byrds doing country, but also adding a ton of different flavors. I hear Mr Tambourine Man era folk, funk, soul (think Marvin Gaye), psychedelia and contemporary rock. It is a really unique blend, which people call cosmic country. I will give it 5 stars for being a new listen and being a 4.5 starred album, has a chance to make my all time list. 4.5-rounded to 5

This was fine. 3.0

3 out of 5. First time listen to both Gene Clark and one of his albums. Wasn't as bad as I thought based off the reviews here.

What's that you say, "a lost masterpiece" and "one of the greatest albums ever made"? Well the same article that the second quote is from compares him to Gram Parsons, and the Parsons album on this list was proper shite. This might be a bit better, and at least Clark doesn't seem to have been as obnoxious as Parsons in terms of claiming his music was cosmic or whatever. But it's not really a type of music that I enjoy unless it's done really well, and I don't see this as bing of that standard I'm afraid.

It was ok