Flop Era: Can any band avoid a "flop era" entirely?

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Flop Era is a micro-essay series that delves into albums by major artists that are generally viewed as disappointing or divisive. Is the reputation unfair, or was it truly the artist's "flop era"?

This time, we explore a different -- but enticing -- question: is any artist able to avoid the so-called "flop era" entirely? Well, one legendary Canadian band might have achieved the feat... Watch to find out:

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