Here's something I've just sketched to explain Oasis of all bands - but it applies to most good bands I reckon:
- First album good. They have something to prove and want success.
- Second album brilliant. They had some of the songs saved up, they've got into drugs and still want to prove something to someone.
- All downhill after that. They're rich, have nothing to prove and have to 'change direction' which in most scenarios means they turn rubbish.*
Once again I find solace in Bill Hicks:
* Exceptions to the rule? Pink Floyd and The Beatles to name two. Others?
