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Man Without a Soul's most disappointing albums
AmnesiacAmnesiac by Radiohead
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.42
Not a terrible album - just such a drop off after Kid A. Does include good songs in Pyramid Song, You & Whose Army and Knives Out. Did they recover? Yes - In Rainbows is a return to form.
Neon BibleNeon Bible by Arcade Fire
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £3.15
Again, not awful - but they have lost the spirit of the truly special debut by trying too hard to make a big political statement. Did they recover? Unknown - this album sold well so probably yes.
Everything Must GoEverything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Buy new: £4.88 / Used from: £0.01
Following the disappearance of Richey Edwards everyone wanted to like this - but Everything Must Go is undeniably weak compared to the Holy Bible. Did they recover? Not for me.
ReloadReload by Metallica
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £4.24
This is where I lost interest in Metallica although by all accounts St Anger was even worse. Did they recover? Amazingly yes - Death Magnetic is a strong comeback.
Riot ActRiot Act by Pearl Jam
Buy new: £8.28 / Used from: £3.14
Billed as a return to form this could well be their very worst album. Did they recover? Don't know - this is where I stopped listening.
A Weekend in the CityA Weekend in the City by Bloc Party
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £3.00
Very ambitious, too political follow up to a stunning debut - it is like Neon Bible all over again. Did they recover? Intimacy has been rush released and seems to be getting an ok reception.
The Secret MigrationThe Secret Migration by Mercury Rev
Buy used from: £0.73
I love this band but this album took completely the wrong direction. Did they recover? Yes for me - I really rate the new Snowflake Midnight.
Machina / the machines of GodMachina / the machines of God by The Smashing Pumpkins
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £0.99
You can tell that they had lost their way by this stage - Adore was an interesting diversion, this was not. Did they recover? No - Billy Corgan appears to have lost his magic touch.
Era VulgarisEra Vulgaris by Queens Of The Stone Age
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.86
There was a time I thought the Queens would inherit the Earth but this is scrappy and forgettable. Did they recover? Who knows - they still have a loyal following and could come back strong.
Always Outnumbered Never OutgunnedAlways Outnumbered Never Outgunned by The Prodigy
Buy new: £7.38 / Used from: £0.97
A real career killer - this clearly showed that the band were running out of ideas. Did they recover? Well, I think there are rumours of a new album so you never know.
StraysStrays by Jane's Addiction
Buy new: £7.58 / Used from: £1.64
A band who should have left us with two classic albums and never reformed. Did they recover? No, they have disappeared off the radar after this.
Album of the YearAlbum of the Year by Faith No More
Buy new: £6.68 / Used from: £3.43
All the chemistry had gone by this stage and this album sounded far too sterile. Did they recover? No. Faith No More split up but Patton has been particularly busy since.
At War with the MysticsAt War with the Mystics by The Flaming Lips
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.50
A lacklustre follow up to two inventive and popular releases. Did they recover? They have such a loyal fanbase and are renowned live performers so probably don't need to worry!
Made In The DarkMade In The Dark by Hot Chip
Buy new: £10.38 / Used from: £1.34
Hot Chip have really dropped the ball with this - a couple of worthy tracks but overall very poor. Did they recover? I don't know how well this sold but time is probably on their side.
RevealReveal by R.E.M.
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £0.12
A so-so chill out disc from a band capable of so much more. Did they recover? The following abum is supposed to be very poor but Accelerate (their most recent) got a decent enough reception.
Some Loud ThunderSome Loud Thunder by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.96
Their charm has gone missing, partly due to the change of production style. Did they recover? Haven't heard anything about them since so who knows.
The Private PressThe Private Press by DJ Shadow
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.19
DJ Shadow was such hot property when this was released but his stock fell almost instantly after everyone heard this ok but somehow unispiring disc. Did he recover? Partially - Unkle have done ok.
BlowBackBlowBack by Tricky
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £3.98
Tricky tries to cross over to the mainstream with star guest vocals applenty - but it mostly sounds dreadful. Did he recover? Yes, it looks like he is getting back to what he does best on Knowle West.
Broken Social SceneBroken Social Scene by Broken Social Scene
Buy new: £6.68 / Used from: £3.15
It was always going to be difficult following up such an amazing debut - this isn't a terrible effort. Did they recover? Yes - two spinoff BSS releases have been well received.
One Hot MinuteOne Hot Minute by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Buy new: £3.78 / Used from: £0.62
Even the cover looks all wrong - this was not a worthy follow up to Blood Sugar. Did they recover? They've pretty much gone from strength to strength though I don't listen to them much now.
AgainstAgainst by Sepultura
Buy new: £12.49 / Used from: £0.87
Sepultura without Max Cavalera? I'm afraid not. Did they recover? According to some yes, but to me when such a key band member leaves you change the band name.
At Mount ZoomerAt Mount Zoomer by Wolf Parade
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £3.99
After the previous year's Sunset Rubdown release this sounds very, very pedestrian. Did they recover? It wouldn't surprise me if Spencer prioritises Sunset Rubdown from now on.
UntouchablesUntouchables by Korn
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.49
They have made worse albums since this one but the writing was already on the wall here. Did they recover? No - they got worse!
Alice in ChainsAlice in Chains by Alice In Chains
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £4.50
A well chosen front cover - this is a band on their last legs. A really muddy dirge. Did they recover? Unfortunately no - Layne Stayley overdosed soon after this release.
Hours...Hours... by David Bowie
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.47
The worst crime for an artist like Bowie isn't recording something terrible - it is recording something boring. This is his most boring album. Did he recover? Yes - Heathen & Reality improved on this