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American LifeAmerican Life by Madonna
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Madge sets up "return to form" by shock departure from it.
Educated GuessEducated Guess by Ani DiFranco
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"Playing, singing, recording & mixing done by Ani". Quality control done by monkeys.
St. AngerSt. Anger by Metallica
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Nuclear payback for all those who complained that they were going mainstream.
Live in ConcertLive in Concert by Natalie Merchant
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Unexpected airshot from seasoned pro.
The RavenThe Raven by Lou Reed
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Ludicrous folly from otherwise fashionable visionary.
MingusMingus by Joni Mitchell
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Unlistenable vanity project marks the nadir of Joni's "difficult" phase.
The Red ShoesThe Red Shoes by Kate Bush
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Since "Aerial" we can call this a "blip". Phew!
Endless WireEndless Wire by The Who
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Like The Who, only nowhere near as good.
Rock N RollRock N Roll by Ryan Adams
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Confidence-shaking stumble into the eighties for young turk.
Strange Little GirlsStrange Little Girls by Tori Amos
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By any standards, dodgy. By Tori's, catastrophic.
All That You Can't Leave BehindAll That You Can't Leave Behind by U2
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Ropey "return to their roots" after experimental phase.
Supposed Former Infatuation JunkieSupposed Former Infatuation Junkie by Alanis Morissette
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High-flying star sets up giddy career decline with "one good song" fiasco.