Not every band hits the ground running. Some take a while to reach full speed. For them, their debut album was a warm-up lap – or in some cases a false start – and it's the follow-up where everything comes together in one glorious rush of genius. Of course, that's not always the end of the story – many of these outfits go on to make other great albums. But for these 10 bands, their second album remains the pinnacle of their often-illustrious careers.
