The most impressive second albums of all time

Find out who exceeded all expectations when it came to their second release

April 03, 2012 by Jamie Cockburn

After yesterday's release of Nicki Minaj's seriously disappointing second album 'Pink Friday - Roman's Revenge' we decided to have a look at other artists who have failed to impress in their second attempt. Today we look at the other end of the spectrum. Ying and yang and all that.

After releasing a successful first album the pressure is huge to deliver second time around. It's tough, but some bands do manage to continue with a successful follow up - and do so in style. Oasis, Muse, Nirvana, The Libertines, Radiohead - all exceeded themselves second time around, as did many more.

Check out some of the most impressive second albums of all time, and let us know which artists that impressed you most with their sophomore releases...

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The Streets - 'A Grand Don't Come For Free': The narrative in this album is compelling, like a good book or TV series. This was the album that set Mike Skinner on his path to urban stardom.

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