Sophomore Slump

Sophomore Slump

Once a month, music lover and writer Janelle Sheetz compares a musician's second album to their first to decide if was a Sophomore Slump, with a second edition devoted to things like television and film soundtracks, noteworthy music news, music-related books, and more.

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Sophomore Slump: Mumford & Sons

Sophomore Slump: Mumford & Sons

'Sigh No More' vs. 'Babel'

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
A Love Letter to MTVU

A Love Letter to MTVU

It's why I'm an Elder Emo

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
EssaysEssays
Why I Love Going to the Symphony and You Should, Too

Why I Love Going to the Symphony and You Should, Too

It's an incredible live experience

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
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Sophomore Slump: Something Corporate

Sophomore Slump: Something Corporate

'Leaving Through the Window' vs. 'North'

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
BooksBooks
Books: How Women Made Music

Books: How Women Made Music

A collection of writings from NPR aims to give female musicians their due

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
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Sophomore Slump: Jack's Mannequin

Sophomore Slump: Jack's Mannequin

'Everything in Transit' vs. 'The Glass Passenger'

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz

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Sophomore SlumpSophomore Slump
Sophomore Slump: Jack's Mannequin

Sophomore Slump: Jack's Mannequin

'Everything in Transit' vs. 'The Glass Passenger'

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
BooksBooks
Books: How Women Made Music

Books: How Women Made Music

A collection of writings from NPR aims to give female musicians their due

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
Sophomore SlumpSophomore Slump
Sophomore Slump: Something Corporate

Sophomore Slump: Something Corporate

'Leaving Through the Window' vs. 'North'

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
EssaysEssays
Why I Love Going to the Symphony and You Should, Too

Why I Love Going to the Symphony and You Should, Too

It's an incredible live experience

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
Sophomore SlumpSophomore Slump
Sophomore Slump: Mumford & Sons

Sophomore Slump: Mumford & Sons

'Sigh No More' vs. 'Babel'

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
A Love Letter to MTVU

A Love Letter to MTVU

It's why I'm an Elder Emo

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
Sophomore SlumpSophomore Slump
Sophomore Slump: The Killers

Sophomore Slump: The Killers

'Hot Fuss' vs. 'Sam's Town'

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
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Own Your Spotify Wrapped, You Cowards!

Own Your Spotify Wrapped, You Cowards!

'Tis the season to put way too much thought into your taste in music

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz
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The 2024 Music Lover's Gift Guide

The 2024 Music Lover's Gift Guide

What to get for the music lover in your life who has everything...or yourself

Janelle Sheetz
Janelle Sheetz