We've all heard about One Hit Wonders - have a look at your iTunes list (or your chosen mp3 playing format) and Im sure its full of them.
Instead, Im more interested in One Album Wonders (OAWs). Artists who jump onto the scene, have a few hits, and then just dissappear.
Whereas One Hit Wonders often just need a bit of luck, and its often quite predictible after their hit that they will just dissappear, these OAWs usually have a bit of talent and potential but never repeat the success of their first album.
The main current artist who I think will fit this bill is James Blunt. The guy exploded onto the scene, had at least 3 huge hits off this album, but really, who wouldnt be suprised if we never hear from him again?
And obviously Jeff Buckley has to be excused from this list.
But I thinks theres a few bands/artists who I consider fit this list: (This is based on my limited music knowledge. Im sure many of them have been succesful after their 1 album, I just dont recall them getting back on the mainstream music scene - and im only taking like 5 minutes with this list)
Shihad/Pacifier (honestly - bloody american market)
Hootie & the Blowfish
Sixpence none the richer. (or should we just blame Dawsons Creek for these guys)
Area 7
Creed
Dido ("Life for Rent" doesnt even compare to "No Angel", and her time with "Faithless" doesnt count)
George. (and Polyserena is one of my favourite albums)
East 17, Vanilla Ice & MC Hammer.
M2M, TaTu, Atomic Kitten, and 90 % of 'girl bands'... in fact 98-degrees probably joins this list.
Michelle Branch
Queens of the Stone Age (aka. Dave Grohl - mark III)
Shai
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happy birthday kooks!!! hope you're having a great day.
thanks shirin
ok so i have actually read your blog now so i'll make a relevant comment: apparently (if you've been watching idol) george has got a new album coming out this year or maybe next year and its meant to be amazing! so there you go...they're just taking their time to make sure the next album is as good, if not better, than the first.
Az Yet is another OAW...i loved every song off that first album, haven't heard of them since.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KOORUSH!!!
FUN TIMES :D
what a shame Im not a 40 year old guitarist
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