I'm a believer in the third album. (It actually can be like the fourth or fifth, but for the sake of catchiness, I'll leave it at that). Usually, what happens to musicians or bands that establish their name in the music kingdom and accumulate a devoted fan base, is they gain a little courage. The transformation into adulthood takes pace, and like a defiant, bratty 18yr old (Not Me ;)) they take the reins and go in a different direction. This almost always entices a great negative reaction. Critics disapprovingly remark on their lack of consistency or vision or abandonment of musical identity. Fans break-up the music love affair, upset that their love changed. After the initial shock and bitterness subsides, the smart ones will come back and realize something- their band just had a breakthrough. Its when musicians quit caring what everyone thinks and do what they want. They expirament, push limits, change their styles, and show what they're made of. I say if the "third album" doesn't generate such a reaction, or is exactly what you expected, they're doing something wrong.
Rock n' Roll!
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