I was about to post something similar. Agree with you 100%. A lot of really good indie bands can't duplicate their success on their second album because they'v

I was about to post something similar. Agree with you 100%. A lot of really good indie bands can't duplicate their success on their second album because they've used up all they had, which is completely normal to do. They can't hold back and keep good songs for the second album which probably will never come. It's the sign of a very prolific band or member that they can keep pumping out quality albums year in and year out.