Listed below are the overall rankings for the best albums in history as determined by their aggregate positions in over 59,000 different greatest album charts on BestEverAlbums.com! (Chart last updated: 4 hours ago).
"I personally love every song on this album and I don't understand the hate AT ALL. Yes, it's a more stripped back sound. Yes, it came after what's considered one of Maiden's best albums. But No Prayer, is, at it's heart, an underrated masterpiece. From the chilling Mother Russia to the helping of...""I personally love every song on this album and I don't understand the hate AT ALL. Yes, it's a more stripped back sound. Yes, it came after what's considered one of Maiden's best albums. But No Prayer, is, at it's heart, an underrated masterpiece.
From the chilling Mother Russia to the helping of cheese that is Holy Smoke, there's not a single bad song on this album.
I feel like I'm the only one who recognises how good this album actually is. It saddens me to see all the undeserved hate for this, for the Blaze albums, for Final Frontier, for Dance of Death... and they only get hate because of the mainstream opinions.
I'm proud to have my own opinions, one of them being that No Prayer is a criminally underrated masterpiece. "[+]Reply
"I never in a million years thought that I would have a Carly Rae Jepsen record in my Album of the Year watch. The songwriting, production, instrumentation choices, Rufus-collab, all of it is so surprisingly good."Reply
"A bewitching and wholly misunderstood record from The Flaming Lips who are putting out confounding quality music 30 years into their career. The stellar, offbeat production and transporting lyrics concoct a unique experience akin to falling ever so slowly down the rabbit hole. "Oczy Mlody" is not...""A bewitching and wholly misunderstood record from The Flaming Lips who are putting out confounding quality music 30 years into their career. The stellar, offbeat production and transporting lyrics concoct a unique experience akin to falling ever so slowly down the rabbit hole. "Oczy Mlody" is not afraid to take its time in order to let its fantastical journies softly unspool; the ambient pop vibes are very much appreciated and work in the record's favour to create a more satisfying experience rather than being bombarded by sound.
At first glance, the band's lyricism may appear to have gone downhill but simplicity in your words doesn't necessarily equate to lackluster lyrics; they get straight to the point and are as captivating as ever, which could be said for the pretty, pared-down production. Overall it's a brave step forward into the new.. I just wish it resonated with more people, but perhaps it's the best example of a grower, where music lovers will come to appreciate it in a few decades' time."[+]Reply
"First solo work by the prolific Falkner, who also appeared in the Greys and TV Eyes, among others—and also his best work to date. Falkner wrote, sang, and played just about everything on this record, and the songs are terrific and the production is immaculate. Everything is great here, but partic...""First solo work by the prolific Falkner, who also appeared in the Greys and TV Eyes, among others—and also his best work to date. Falkner wrote, sang, and played just about everything on this record, and the songs are terrific and the production is immaculate. Everything is great here, but particular highlights include the insidiously catchy “I Live,” the bouncy harmonics of “I Go Astray,” and the driving, haunting “Don't Show Me Heaven.” At present, Falkner’s still plugging away, producing sparkling, original power pop, and still not getting nearly the attention he deserves. After I heard this record, I wanted to hear _everything_ he did."[+]Reply
"Almost as good, if not as good, as private eyes. Starts slow, but definitely has the same amount of hits -- "kiss on my list", "you've lost that lovin' feelin'", "you make my dreams" and "everytime you go away" are recognizable. "kiss on my list" and "you make my dreams" were probably the first h...""Almost as good, if not as good, as private eyes. Starts slow, but definitely has the same amount of hits -- "kiss on my list", "you've lost that lovin' feelin'", "you make my dreams" and "everytime you go away" are recognizable. "kiss on my list" and "you make my dreams" were probably the first h&o songs i listened to, esp. recorded on cassette. Fine representation of the maturation of their philly soul sound."[+]Reply
"there are some solid tracks in here - recommend giving it multiple listens before just passing it off as recycled dad rock. Pete has always been a talented songwriter and his bag of "tricks" gets used heavily here - but not in a bad way. There are some ear worm songs with good hooks. At times you...""there are some solid tracks in here - recommend giving it multiple listens before just passing it off as recycled dad rock. Pete has always been a talented songwriter and his bag of "tricks" gets used heavily here - but not in a bad way. There are some ear worm songs with good hooks. At times you think a track belongs on Who's Next or Quadrophenia or The Who Sell Out - at times it is as if several of these albums were put in a blender.
The album can come across as a hybrid Who - Pete Townshend solo album but that is (obviously) because there is no Moon / Entwistle talent in the rhythm section - but in aggregate it is more a Who record. The bass lines are subdued and lower in the mix - which is fine because it is better than someone doing an Ox imitation. The drumming doesn't punch you in the face like a throw-back, Keith Moon drum fill - but, again, it is better to let the listener do that than have someone imitate.
She Rocked My World is an odd track - a bit of a throw-away ... but the album opens with a series of rockers that hit all the right Who chords - including a Magic Bus rhythm track called Detour ... then comes Beads On A String - which hits late 60s -early 70s lyrical themes but sounds fresh. Hero Ground Zero has a Who-esque, dramatic intro and is followed by another rocker. At this point the album gets a little more Pete solo with a very solid effort on I'll Be Back. Break the News is a great track - has a Mumford & Sons feel at first but then turns into more of a track in Pete's wheelhouse.
If you get the version with the 3 extra tracks (recommended) - you get This Gun Will Misfire - which has an interesting vibe to it but perhaps some dated lyrics. Got Nothing to Prove could have fit on a Who record in the Quick One / The Who Sell Out era. The final track, Danny and My Ponies is a ballad that is absolute Pete Townshend.
Overall, from first track to last, this is my favorite Who release since Quadrophenia ... perhaps due to sentimentality - but isn't it always nice to hear from old friends and share great memories?"[+]Reply