The “sophomore slump” is an all too common phenomena in the music industry. Following up a break-through record with one equally as successful requires talent and dedication. Join us as we discuss 3 successful sophomore albums.

• Led Zeppelin – II (1969)
• A Tribe Called Quest – Low end Theory (1991)
• The Smashing Pumpkins – Siamese Dream (1993)

Other Diggins

• Lauren Mayberry – Vicious Creature (2025)
• Franz Ferdinand – The Human Fear (2025)
• Bob Mould – Here We Go Crazy (Mar 2025)
• Flipturn – Burnout Days (2025)
• DITZ – Never Exhale (2025)
• Warren Zevon – Excitable Boy (1978)

What do you think of these records? What great sophomore albums do you love? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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