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CAUSES OF THE SOPHOMORE SLUMP/ SECOND ALBUM SYNDROME The sophomore release from a band or artist whose first album received widespread critical acclaim is often awaited with a certain amount of trepidation. The public’s usually expects that a follow up film or album to a classic one will be just as good, if not better, than it's prequel. Due to the heightened anticipation of the public, the second album or movie may be regarded critically, as it will be hard for the artist to live up to the hype created by the original. What could be viewed as a good movie or album might therefore seem worse (even if it is not). Reasoning for this can be because the new material no longer breaks boundaries, which the original may have done. Examples include;
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