Comments on: Second Coming: 25 Great Sophomore Records

By: Isaiah

Isaiah — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:16:59 +0000

This is good post!
Thanks!!

By: Kiko Jones

Kiko Jones — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:00:00 +0000

I’m not gonna get into what’s missing because a) many of you have made valid points in terms of omissions; and b) it’s not supposed to be THE greatest but just 25 great sophomore albums in particular.

Having said that, Being There is possibly Wilco’s weakest album and only enjoyed by their die-hard fans. As for Neutral Milk Hotel, I suspect most of those who champion that album have not heard it in years and simply pay lip service nostalgia to it at this point.

Here’s a suggestion: How ’bout a list of reverse sophomore slump albums ie stunning records that followed a weak or not particularly interesting debut?

By: cydonia

cydonia — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:35:18 +0000

I think Muse’s Origin of Symmetry could be on their. It was certainly better than showbiz, and put them on their way to even better music. And i agree that joy division’s closer could have as well.

By: Steave

Steave — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:32:00 +0000

umm..that little album called the Marshal Mathers LP…

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:05:15 +0000

cool!

love bob Marley!

By: EF Matt

EF Matt — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:10:43 +0000

“How Soon Is Now” wasn’t technically on Meat is Murder… fun list though

By: John.BB

John.BB — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:11:53 +0000

I agree with Led Zeppelin II, but what about Disraeli Gears by Cream??

By: kenny

kenny — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:30:59 +0000

This is good stuff!!!

By: Diego21

Diego21 — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:38:23 +0000

Weezer’s second release, Pinkerton stands among my favorite albums. Underaprreciated during its release, its has come to become a cult album. Plus I agree with Surfer Rosa

By: j00b

j00b — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:53:13 +0000

Wow. A certain naked baby under water is definitely missing. Nevermind is arguably one of the best albums ever made.

By: Kazmodeus

Kazmodeus — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:06:36 +0000

The hats-off to New Order was good (Movement felt like Joy Division, PC&L was them coming into their own, but so so many singles in between to really define their sound). In the same vein: Joy Division’s Closer after Unknown Pleasures. The Cure Faith after 3 Imaginary Boys.

By: loomis

loomis — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:01:57 +0000

Great list. In the Aeroplane over the Sea is one of the best albums ever made.

However, this list missed both Nirvana’s “Nevermind” and Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” badly.

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:38:21 +0000

Hmm... no Van Halen II... no Alice in Chains Dirt (not even Pearl Jam's vs.)... no Pixies' Surfer Rosa... there's actually a ton of second albums that would deserve a spot on here compared to bands like Neutral Milk Hotel and My Bloody Valentine.

By: calvim

calvim — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:41:11 +0000

This is good stuff! Tahnks