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Old 19-04-2010, 01:43 PM #8
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Originally Posted by Shaun View Post
Definite exceptions: Muse [showbiz was ew. Origin of Symmetry was amaze.], Gorillaz.
Showbiz is the Muse album for people who don't like Muse, hence it's my favourite of theirs.

Off the top of my head Liz Phair, Leonard Cohen, the Dead Kennedies, Black Flag, Joy Division (although they didn't have much time to), Suede and REM never surpassed the quality of their debut albums.
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