For whatever reason, we really value eclecticism and diversity when it comes to music. When we say “for whatever reason”, it’s only because if history has taught us anything, it’s that we really love bands who are, well, consistent.
Some of the biggest bands of all time have been accused of being the opposite of eclectic, diverse, and varied, and what’s more, that’s precisely why their fans love them. Often bands who ditch a formula end up losing a lot of their fans.
We like to criticise bands and artists who “just keep releasing the same song over and over”, but sometimes this isn’t a weakness so much as it is a virtue. Then again, there’s Pitbull.
In the interest of exploring this phenomenon further, we’ve decided to take a look at 11 bands and artists who’ve released the same album over the course of their entire careers.
