Bands/Artists That Overcame the Sophomore Slump?

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I hated this album when it first came out. Now I think it's their best record.

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The more I listen to it, the more I love it

 

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So, as most are aware, the "sophomore slump" is a phenomenon in which an artist's second work fails to overcome or match their original effort. I started thinking about this in regards to music, trying to think of artists that actually had a better second album. Daft Punk's Discovery almost certainly fits, though I know some would argue Homework was better. Most I think would argue Kendrick Lamar's GKMC is better than Section 80, too. So, what are some other examples?

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Kanye West - Late Registration
Elvis Costello - This Year's Model
Van Morrison (solo) - Astral Weeks
Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique
Daft Punk - Discovery
D'Angelo - Voodoo

There are alot.

 

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