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3 Sophomore Albums From the 90s That Failed to Match the Commercial Success of the Artist’s Debut

These three sophomore albums of the 90s struggled to replicate or match the commercial success of a debut release.

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One of the hardest parts of releasing a successful debut album is the follow-up release. A sophomore release can be a make-or-break moment for an artist or band. It’s often difficult to replicate the debut’s success, and many fail to live up to expectations. These three sophomore albums from the 90s failed to match the commercial success of the artist’s debut.

‘fairweather johnson’ by hootie & the blowfish

Though their sophomore album wasn’t a commercial failure, it didn’t match the success of their 1994 debut. Cracked Rear View........

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