More about: The KillersMumford & SonsAlt-J
'The Killers. That second album was garbage'
While there's a certain pleasure to be had from discovering a musician late and binge-listening to their entire back-catalogue, there's nothing quite as rewarding as following the artist you love from the very beginning. Unless, that is, they disappoint you.
The 'difficult second album' cliche exists for a reason. For many artists who've produced an acclaimed debut, the hype and expectation surrounding its follow-up proves too much to cope with. And there are few harsher critics than Reddit users.
We've mined this Reddit forum, and compiled a list of their most disappointing second albums of all time.
"For me it has to be Alt-J. An Awesome Wave is one of my favourite albums of all time. However This Is All Yours is just not my cup of tea." (Mifshaq)
"Mumford & Sons. Sigh No More > Babel. Sigh No More has some standout tracks that even cynical and veteran listeners could find things they liked about it. Babel was just more of the same with a lot less heart and thought." (edm_frank_sinatra)
"Vampire Weekend. Their first album was garage (indie) rock at its best. The second album, although still good, was a huge disappointment to me. They went from college garage fun to highly-produced indie sameness, meaning they lost anything that set them apart in their first album." (ghost-from-tomorrow)
"The Killers. That second album was garbage." (TheSkinnyD)
"For me I'd have to say MGMT. Their first album was refreshing and fun, great to listen to. The second one sounds like the drugs just kicked in." (mamoocando)
"The Fratellis. Costello Music was an awesome collection of catchy garage rock tunes, but their second album had them going for a more generic country sound. It's still a good record, but it just can't match in terms of creativity." (TheNorwishHedge)
"Panic! at the Disco. A Fever You Can't Sweat Out was one of the most lyrically interesting albums I've ever heard. Pretty.Odd was just sadness." (Morgensengel)
"Snoop. Doggystyle was just pure 90s gangsta rap, The Doggfather was just wtf." (ATLiensinyosockdraw)
More about: The KillersMumford & SonsAlt-J
Photo: Artwork
