The weakest tracks on music’s best albums

The weakest tracks

Some albums are called classics, but they still have songs that fans don’t like. These songs often feel out of place, sound different, or just aren’t as good as the others.

Some of them are too strange or don’t match the rest of the album. A few even had words or styles that didn’t fit at all. In some cases, the singers or producers later took them off or said they wished they didn’t add them.

“Revolution 9”

“Revolution 9” is a song on The Beatles’ White Album that many people think is a weak track. It is very different from the other songs because it has no melody, chorus, or rhythm. Instead, it uses strange sounds, tape loops, and talking.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono made it, and even the other Beatles and producer George Martin tried to keep it off the album. Many fans find it hard to listen to and often skip it. Some people say it was made to be rebellious.

“Ur So Gay”

“Ur So Gay” is a song by Katy Perry from her 2008 album One of the Boys. It was released in 2007 as a promotional single to show Katy’s style online, not as a big hit.

Many people think it is a weak track because some of the words are seen as offensive and mean, with some calling it homophobic. Some reviews say the song is catchy, but others say the message is bad and call it Katy Perry’s worst song.

“Real Man”

“Real Man” is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his album Human Touch. Many people think it is the weakest song on the album and one of his weakest songs ever. Critics say the lyrics are boring and the keyboard sounds clunky.

Even Bruce’s loud singing does not make the song better. The song is about a man feeling unsure because of famous pop-culture heroes, which feels strange coming from a big star like Springsteen.

“Driftin’ Too Far from Shore”

“Driftin’ Too Far from Shore” is a song by Bob Dylan from his album Knocked Out Loaded. Many people think it is one of the weakest songs on the album. Critics say the lyrics seem random and some lines are taken from movies. The song does not have a strong message or connection.

The music is not very exciting, with the same chords repeating and a boring background. Bob Dylan played the song live a few times but stopped later. Most fans and reviewers agree that this song is not as good as the other songs on the album.

“Endless, Nameless”

“Endless, Nameless” is a hidden song on Nirvana’s album Nevermind. It comes about 10 minutes after the last listed song, “Something in the Way.”

The song sounds very loud and messy with distorted guitars, heavy drums, and wild singing. It is different from the other songs, which are more melodic.

Kurt Cobain made the song after he got frustrated during a failed recording of “Lithium.” He and the band played a loud jam and Cobain even smashed his guitar. Many people think it is a weak song because it is noisy and hard to listen to, but some like its energy.

“All Because of You”

“All Because of You” is a song by the band U2 from their 2004 album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. The song was released as a single in 2005 but did not do as well as other U2 songs.

It reached number six on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 20 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, but its radio play stopped quickly.

In the UK, it started at number four but dropped out of the Top 40 after two weeks and did not appear on the download chart.

“Drunk and Hot Girls”

“Drunk and Hot Girls” is a song by Kanye West with Mos Def from his 2007 album Graduation. Many people think it is the weakest song on this great album. The song has a strange style with Middle-Eastern strings and soft pianos.

The words are about how annoying and attractive drunk girls can be, but some say the lyrics are not very good. Mos Def sings a part in the song, and there are cool background voices. It is the eighth song on the album, after “Barry Bonds” and before “Flashing Lights.” Some fans like it, but many critics do not.

“My World”

My World” is a song by Guns N’ Roses from their album Use Your Illusion II. Many people think it is the weakest song on the album. It is the shortest song and sounds very different because it uses electronic music instead of the band’s usual hard rock style.

Some critics say the song is confusing and does not fit with the other songs. One reviewer even said, “My World really sucks, but Axl decided he wanted it and there it is.” Even though the album is strong, many fans and critics agree that “My World” was a mistake.

“We Built This City”

“We Built This City” is a song by Starship from the 1985 album Knee Deep in the Hoopla. The song is about music clubs in Los Angeles closing. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, but many critics did not like it.

They thought the lyrics were confusing and that the song sounded too much like it was trying to sell something. Blender and GQ said it was the worst song ever, and Rolling Stone said it was the worst song of the 1980s.

“Paralyzed”

“Paralyzed” is a song by Legendary Stardust Cowboy and released in 1968. The song is very wild and loud, with yelling, bugle sounds, and crazy drumming.

Some people say it is a big moment in music, but others think it sounds like noisy shouting and does not make sense. The song made it onto the Billboard Top 100, but many people think it is a weak and confusing song on the album.

“Squeeze Box”

“Squeeze Box” is a song by The Who from their 1975 album The Who by Numbers. Pete Townshend wrote the song, and it has a fun, country sound with a banjo. It was very popular, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 1 in Canada.

Even though many people liked it, some fans and critics thought it was a weaker or lighter song compared to the rest of the album. They didn’t think it was as serious. But lots of people still enjoy it because it was a big hit.

“Student Demonstration Time”

“Student Demonstration Time” is a song from The Beach Boys’ 1971 album Surf’s Up. It is a changed version of the song “Riot in Cell Block Number 9” with new words written by Mike Love. Many fans and music critics think it is the weakest song on the album.

Some band members, like Carl and Dennis Wilson, did not like it and said it was embarrassing or too strong. Critics say the words are awkward, and the music sounds plain and cheesy. It feels like a boring extra on a great album.

“The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill”

“The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill” is a song by The Beatles from their 1968 White Album. John Lennon wrote it, and they recorded it on October 8, 1968. The song is like folk rock and makes fun of a man named Richard A. Cooke III, who hunted tigers when he visited a special place.

The song sounds messy on purpose, and Yoko Ono sings part of it, too. Some people think it’s another worst songs on the album because it’s too silly and doesn’t fit with the more serious songs. It is playfully considered an album’s low point.

“Tears in the Morning”

“Tears in the Morning” is a song by The Beach Boys from their 1970 album Sunflower. Bruce Johnston wrote the song. It was released as a single but did not make the music charts in the U.S.

However, it was very popular in the Netherlands, reaching the top 5. Many fans and music critics think this song is one of the weaker tracks on the album. They say it sounds too dramatic and has a lot of orchestral music.

This makes it feel different from the other songs, which are more cheerful and fit together better. Similarly, when looking at the top country songs of early 2025, it’s clear that even popular albums can have tracks that don’t match the vibe of the album.

“Transcendental Meditation”

“Transcendental Meditation” is the last song on The Beach Boys’ 1968 album Friends. Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine wrote the song. The rest of the album sounds calm and peaceful, but this song is loud and wild.

Many fans think this song is weak. They say its noisy style does not fit with the gentle mood of the other songs on the album and it’s the kind of track that might appear on lists like 15 hated ’70s songs we secretly adore.

Think we missed a track that doesn’t belong on a classic album? Drop it in the comments!

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