No Plan B (Carman album)

Critical reception

No Plan B met with generally positive reception from music critics. At CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis rated the album four stars out of five, remarking how Carman "returns with a bang". Kelcey Wixtrom of CM Addict rated the album four stars out of five, indicating how "these upbeat, intensive combinations are a change worth exploring!" At 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre rated the album four stars out of five, commenting that "Even if his new album doesn't chart well when stacked against today's popular artists, No Plan B still has something great about it" because it is one of his "most unique albums".

At Jesus Freak Hideout, Mark Rice rated the album two-and-a-half stars out of five, noting how "No Plan B is undoubtedly a charming and nostalgic record, but unfortunately, its charm and nostalgia is founded in a sound that is in the past for a reason." Matthew Morris of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album three stars out of five, highlighting how the release is stereotypical Carman doing what he does best, yet says "Therein lies the problem with No Plan B." At Jesus Wired, Jessica Morris rated the album and eight out of ten stars, illustrating how on "No Plan B Carman is still as bold and uncompromising as ever."

Commercial performance

For the Billboard charting week of June 14, 2014, No Plan B was the No. 15 most sold album in the Christian Albums market. During its second week on the chart, the album was the No. 66 best selling album in the entirety of the United States via the Billboard 200, and it was the No. 3 best selling of Christian Albums. This occurred for the charting week of June 21, 2014.

Track listing

All tracks written by Carman Licciardello.