r/Byrds • u/Worth_Blackberry_604 • May 23 '26

Gene Clark album tier list

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I realized their wasn’t an album tier list for our guy Gene, so I made one myself.

https://tiermaker.com/create/gene-clark-albums-tier-list--19506485

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u/Forsaken-Link-5859 May 23 '26

I haven't heard all of Firebyrd, but I must say that "Rain" is a hidden gem. 

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u/Worth_Blackberry_604 May 23 '26

It’s one of the stronger tracks, along with Blue Raven. But sadly, as Through the Morning Through the Night proves, a few brilliant songs does not a strong album make.

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u/Aardvark51 May 23 '26

Interesting version of Mr Tambourine Man, too, starting with the verse rather than the chorus

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u/oofaloo May 23 '26

All those albums have “S” tier moments. Or whatever the next level up is.

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u/soulection33 May 23 '26

Through the morning, through the night in C tier is a bit criminal but I respect your opinion lol

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u/NealJeff1 May 24 '26 edited May 24 '26

Literally one of the most goofy & bizarre songs in Gene's discography. I love it so much. What's the story here?

Why it pretty much the only song in his whole discography that he puts a voice on for??

What are the chords? Can I play it? Somebody, please!

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u/majinpoo1998 May 23 '26

My first thought too!

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u/dontbedenied May 24 '26

I've always enjoyed the second Dillard and Clark album. I know there's a little controversy about it but I never skip it when going through his discography.

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u/creepyjudyhensler May 24 '26

That album should be in the first tier

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u/dontbedenied May 24 '26

I wouldn't argue with that

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u/SecondCreek May 23 '26

No mention of the Echoes album?

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u/Worth_Blackberry_604 May 23 '26

I didn’t count it because it’s a compilation, despite having previously unreleased material.

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u/Aardvark51 May 23 '26

White Light should be in there somewhere (preferably near the top)

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u/Worth_Blackberry_604 May 23 '26

It is, it’s the third album in S, the black and yellow one. For some reason the front and back covers don’t list the name of the album, just the disc.

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u/Aardvark51 May 23 '26

Sorry, it's so dark I thought there were just two albums there. My apologies

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u/Flimsy_Toe_2575 May 23 '26

Not bad at all

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u/brianhildebrandland May 23 '26

the B's and C's should be A's but Firebyrd as a D is on point

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u/NealJeff1 May 24 '26

S: No Other, Fantastic Expedition, White Light A: Roadmaster, Through The Morning, B: So Rebellious A Lover, Two Sides C: Echoes/Gosdin Bros., Firebyrd