Breaking All The Rules Songs Ranked
Breaking All the Rules is the seventh studio album by Peter Frampton, released in 1981. The Breaking All the Rules album had featured a raw live in the studio approach like its predecessor Rise Up, which was a Brazilian release to promote Frampton’s concert tour in Brazil in 1980. The album had won airplay for its anthemic title track, which was co-written with Procol Harum lyricist Keith Reid. The album’s cover was photographed at 350 W 23rd Street, Chelsea, New York City. Here are all of Breaking All The Rules songs ranked.
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9. Dig What I Say
“Album opener “Dig What I Say” is almost worth the price of admission…. the lyrics being unusually cocky, coupled with Peter’s aggressive guitar playing stance… this “opener” is a step above the usual. Intense and fun.”
8. Rise up
“I think it’s a great record — Frampton had descended from his exalted position atop the rock kingdom after the enormously successful live album and a couple of disappointing subsequent studio efforts. This record is basic rock and roll, showcasing Frampton’s skills as a guitarist. A lot of the songs sound like they are recorded “live” in the studio, which is Frampton’s obvious strength.”
7. Going to L.A.
“In addition, the album includes one of Peter’s finest reflective songs (the poignant and beautiful “Going To L.A.”) and arguably his greatest heavy rock number, the title track, which ends the album magnificently.”
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6. Friday on My Mind
“This is a veryg ood album by Frampton. Of course, we have the all time classis title track here, but the other songs (except one or tow losers) are very good. There’s a cover of Vanda and Young “Friday On My Mind” that sounds very good. Also, help was hried in the form of guitar solid rent-man Steve Lukather.”
5. Breaking All the Rules
“Another strength of “Breaking All The Rules” is the fact that the musicianship from Peter and his band is first-rate. For instance, the late Jeff Porcaro (one of rock’s finest drummers) makes a significant contribution to the rhthym section.”
4. Lost a Part of You
“Furthermore, Peter’s singing surpasses much of his earlier studio material. Instead of sounding self-conscious and ill at ease, he delivers the songs with confidence and real conviction.”
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3. You Kill Me
“Frampton had a big bar to live up to after FCA. This is a great demonstration of his writing skills never waning. Unfortunately after an historic high it’s hard to maintain that level , so any drop off at all seems like a downfall. It wasn’t. The guy has been the consistent legitimate guy he’s always been”
2. Wasting the Night Away
“Frampton really rocks hard on this one. He loses a lot of the pop sheen he had had to his last few release and just gets back to the no frills basics here! Stripped down straight ahead rocking on Breaking All the Rules!”
1. I Don’t Wanna Let You Go
“Definetly one of his greatest albums. I have made several attempts on learning how to play guitar, and discovered more than anything I guess I’m gonna have to be happy with being a professional listener.”