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VOICE OVER: Jennifer Silverman
Some artists overcome the dreaded sophomore slump, delivering albums that outshine their debuts in every way. From Kelly Clarkson's bold pop-rock reinvention in “Breakaway” to Kendrick Lamar's cinematic storytelling on “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” and Björk's fearless sonic experimentation on “Post” to Adele's emotionally devastating “21,” these second albums redefined careers and earned critical acclaim. We also look at Taylor Swift's genre-blending “Fearless,” Lorde's introspective “Melodrama,” Carole King's timeless “Tapestry,” Radiohead's daring “The Bends,” Nirvana's anthemic “Nevermind,” and Amy Winehouse's retro masterpiece “Back to Black.” Dive into the stories behind these iconic sophomore leaps and let us know your favorites in the comments! read more...
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