What makes I'm No Angel by Gregg Allman Band notable?

I'm No Angel achieved commercial success, peaking at No. 49 on the Billboard 200 chart and featuring the hit title track which reached No. 49 on the Hot 100. The album is noted for revitalizing Allman's career during a time when many artists from the classic rock era struggled to retain their relevance. Released in 1986, I'm No Angel marked Gregg Allman's return to the forefront after a decade of fluctuating success. This album was pivotal as it was his first studio release since the breakup of the Allman Brothers Band in 1982, showcasing his artistic resilience and evolution into a more mainstream sound.

How many songs are on I'm No Angel?

I'm No Angel has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Released 40 years ago

I'm No Angel

Gregg Allman Band · 1986

40 min · 10 tracks · Southern rock

A blend of Southern rock and blues, infused with a polished 80s sound and introspective lyrics reflecting personal struggles.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I'm No Angel — The title track captures Allman's signature blend of vulnerability and defiance, serving as a powerful anthem about self-identity and acceptance.
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Anything Goes — This upbeat track highlights Allman's ability to merge rock and blues while embracing a carefree attitude that contrasts with the album's deeper themes.
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Lead Me On — With its soulful melody and poignant lyrics, this song exemplifies Allman's emotional depth, making it a standout ballad on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album combines polished production with introspective lyrics, making it a solid yet conventional entry in Allman's catalog.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies and backing vocals, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
The final track revisits themes from earlier songs but presents them in a more subdued arrangement, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 I'm No Angel 3:44
2 Anything Goes 4:14
3 Evidence of Love 4:35
4 Yours for the Asking 3:18
5 Things That Might Have Been 4:29
6 Can't Keep Running 4:04
7 Faces Without Names 3:37
8 Lead Me On 4:46
9 Don't Want You No More 2:30
10 It's Not My Cross to Bear 5:37

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