Bands That Peaked With Their First Commercial Album

[kidcolin]

I think Nirvana is a pretty poor choice, for the reasons Nath stated. Plus, I like Unplugged more.

[CallMeIshmael]

The Strokes second album was a lot better than the first

[vginaman]

Off the top of my head I'd say that just about 3 out of any 4 artists you can name peaked with their first album, especially if you throw in the "commercial" qualifier.

And Van Halen wouldn't be a correct answer in my opinion.

[jerG123]

Pearl Jam - Versus was pretty good but not as good as Ten - they have have yet to put out an album since that can even compare to the 1st one.

[nath]

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Pearl Jam - Versus was pretty good but not as good as Ten - they have have yet to put out an album since that can even compare to the 1st one.

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No Code is a very, very good album. Of course, it doesn't "sound like Pearl Jam" so no people don't like it, but the songs are terrific. It's good enough that the idea of them "peaking" early isn't as obvious as it seems, although I can't really argue that Ten isn't their best, either.

(And you know what, I like Vitalogy. I don't care what anyone says.)

[bearly]

redeye, all members of cs&n, youngbloods, cascades, kingsmen, union gap, them, troggs, cat stevens, janis ian, carole king, lots more.........b

[EMc]

nath,

I also like vitalogy. Its my second favorite next to ten. No code and versus are good too. For a b-side album, lost dogs was good too.

[Kevmath]

Liz Phair

[nath]

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Liz Phair

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Is Exile in Guyville considered commercial?

[NickMPK]

How is it that no one has mentioned The Stone Roses?