March 24, 2014 3:25PM ET

20 Best Second Albums of All Time

If at first you don’t succeed – or even if you do – try, try again: Here are the best follow-ups in history

A knockout debut album is like love at first sight. But classic second records are like amazing second dates, the ones when you really get to know each other. Here are 20 artists that never knew the meaning of “sophomore slump.”

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20 Best Second Albums of All Time

If at first you don’t succeed – or even if you do – try, try again: Here are the best follow-ups in history

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China Box Office: Animated Film ‘Green Snake’ Worms Its Way to No. 1

China, U.S. Boost Giorgio Armani Sales in First Half

Music Exec Peter Edge Drops $13.8 Million on Hacienda-Style Palisades Estate

‘Army of Thieves’ First Trailer: ‘Army of the Dead’ Prequel Sets the Stage for Zack Snyder’s Zombie Hit

Maria Taylor Joins NBC Sports After ESPN Exit, Makes Early Olympics Appearance