For the Beauty of Wynona is the second album by Canadian songwriter and record producer Daniel Lanois.

The album cover photograph, titled "The Knife", was taken in 1987 by Czech artist Jan Saudek.

The Los Angeles Times called the album "a work of considerable imagination and force.

"[6] Trouser Press wrote that it trades "increased accessibility for diminished depth.

"The Messenger" and "Lotta Love to Give" were released as singles.