Daniel Lanois’s albums, ranked by what the critics we trust thought of each one. 4 have a B-Side Breakdown, averaging 70 (Keeper). See the discography in release order.
What is Daniel Lanois’ best album?
By the critics, it’s Acadie (1989), with a B-Side Breakdown of 73 (Keeper) from 8 reviews. 63% of them liked it.
Next best: Shine (71) and Venetian Snares x Daniel Lanois (68). Lowest rated: For the Beauty of Wynona (68).
Daniel Lanois albums ranked
Best to worst by B-Side Breakdown.
- 1
Acadie198973 Keeper - 2
Shine200371 Keeper - 3
Venetian Snares x Daniel Lanois201868 Mixed Bag - 4
For the Beauty of Wynona199368 Mixed Bag
Daniel Lanois discography, in release order
The career, by Breakdown
Every Daniel Lanois album with a B-Side Breakdown, in release order. Above the dashed line, most critics liked it.
Every Daniel Lanois studio album, oldest first. 4 don't have a Breakdown yet; each gets one once three critics' reviews turn up.
- 1983Apollo: Atmospheres and SoundtracksNo Breakdown yet
- 1984The PearlNo Breakdown yet
- 1985HybridNo Breakdown yet
- 1989
Acadie73 Keeper - 1993
For the Beauty of Wynona68 Mixed Bag - 1993Plus from UsNo Breakdown yet
- 2003
Shine71 Keeper - 2018
Venetian Snares x Daniel Lanois68 Mixed Bag
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