Top Ten Music Artists that Should Record a Comeback Album

The Top Ten

Vanilla Ninja

Vanilla Ninja is an Estonian all-female rock band formed in Tallinn in 2002. The original lineup included Maarja Kivi, Lenna Kuurmaa, Katrin Siska, and Piret Järvis. After Kivi's departure in 2004, Triinu Kivilaan joined the group.... read more

Having released four albums overall, Vanilla Ninja was part of the European music landscape of the mid-2000s for three albums (at least in certain countries). Then, they vanished.
Despite never having officially disbanded, they are gone forever. Fans know that. Their last album was in 2006, and their last live performance was in 2008. But hope dies last that they will come back.
Evanescence

Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1994 by singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. The group rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their debut studio album Fallen (2003), which included the hit singles Bring Me to Life and My Immortal.... read more

Here we have another critically acclaimed band spending too much time touring. Your last album was in 2011, and you're considered one of the best bands of the 21st century. Get up and record a fourth album!
Rammstein

Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte and industrial metal band formed in 1994 in Berlin. The band consists of Till Lindemann (vocals), Richard Kruspe (guitar), Paul Landers (guitar), Oliver Riedel (bass), Christoph Schneider (drums), and Christian Lorenz (keyboard).... read more

Rammstein never broke up and never went on hiatus. They have been successfully touring since their last album in 2009. All of their albums topped the German charts (except for their debut record) and are regarded as masterpieces.
Dear Rammstein, stop touring, get up, and record a new studio album. It's 2017!
M2M

M2M was a Norwegian teen pop duo consisting of Marit Larsen and Marion Raven, both of whom contributed vocals, played guitar and piano, and wrote their own songs. They released two albums, "Shades of Purple" in 2000 and "The Big Room" in 2001, and a greatest hits compilation in 2003. Their debut album... read more

Marit Larsen and Marion Raven were childhood friends with a common passion: music. At age 14, they wrote their own songs, sang them, and played the guitar. They recorded two of the most natural teen pop albums of all time.
Without any gimmicks, without anything remotely commercial but also not anti-mainstream, they were just two young teenage friends discovering that their emotions were becoming more complicated and turning that phase into songs. They received critical acclaim and were already considered the next big superstars of Europe. Then, they grew apart, and M2M ended. They didn't match anymore, musically and personally.
Marit Larsen essentially stayed an innocent, light-hearted pixie with a sweet attitude to this day. Marion Raven became more rock-ish and rebellious. They both have moderate success with their music. According to interviews, they are not in touch anymore. I still wish they would come back, of course not with teen music. When two people together could create such heartfelt music, they shouldn't stay separate.
Eisblume

Eisblume is a German pop rock band formed in 2007, consisting of Ria Schenk (vocals), Benny Baumann (guitar), Philipp Schardt (bass), Philipp Schadebrodt (drums), and Golo Schultz (keyboards). In 2009, they released their debut album "Unter dem Eis," which included their major hit "Eisblumen" and achieved... read more

They had a big hit in German-speaking countries with "Eisblumen" in 2008, and both of their albums were moderate successes, even though they'll most likely remain a one-hit wonder. Their sound was a bit Evanescence-esque, and Germany was lacking such an artist.
They are officially still together, even though I can't find any information anywhere about what exactly they are doing now. Hopefully, they are recording a third album.
Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. She is best known as a member of the Fugees and for her solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which won multiple Grammy Awards and achieved critical and commercial success. The album is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop... read more

Hip hop fans will know. After only two albums with the fabulous Fugees, one magnificent solo album, and one live unplugged album with new material, she completely vanished despite being regarded as one of the greatest hip hop artists of all time. She could rap, she could sing, and she could write. What else do you want?
My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance is an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey, formed in 2001. The lineup since 2019 includes lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, bassist Mikey Way, and drummer Jarrod Alexander. Bob Bryar was the drummer from 2004 to 2010. The band has released critically... read more

Dear My Chemical Romance,
Apart from the fact that you never saw yourself as an emo band and are always considered the best in said genre/subculture, the general public regards you as one of the best bands of all time.
Even over here, where most emo-associated bands are not well known unless they are either German or if you are an emo yourself, you were popular and received critical acclaim. Get back together and record new material. Make your legacy even bigger. Music history will remember you no matter what.
Rush

Rush is a Canadian progressive rock band that was formed in 1968. The band's most iconic lineup consisted of guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee, and drummer Neil Peart, who joined in 1974. Following Peart's death from brain cancer on January 7, 2020, Lee and Lifeson announced in October... read more
Ich + Ich

Ich + Ich is a German pop, soul, and R&B duo formed in 2003 by soul singer Adel Tawil, formerly of the boy group The Boyz, and producer and vocalist Annette Humpe, who was a member of the Neue Deutsche Welle band Ideal.
Their musical style blends elements of pop, soul, R&B, and indie music, and... read more

Ich + Ich were megastars in 2000s Germany. People loved them, critics loved them, everybody loved them. They were a bit of indie, a bit of soul, a bit of poetry, a bit of pop. A bit of everything.
After three hugely successful albums, they went on hiatus after 2009 and still are. Adel Tawil released successful solo music, but the two are best together. Hopefully, the hiatus won't last forever.
AC/DC

AC/DC is an Australian hard rock band founded in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Bon Scott was the lead singer until his death in 1980 from alcohol poisoning. He was succeeded by Brian Johnson.
The band is known for its blues-influenced rock sound and enduring hits such as Highway... read more

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KSM

KSM was an American all-female teen pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band was active from 2006 to 2010 and consisted of lead singer Shelby Cobra, lead guitarist Shae Padilla, rhythm guitarist Katie Cecil, bassist Sophia Melon, and drummer Kate Cabebe. They were signed to Walt Disney Records... read more

The Contenders

Tool

Tool is an American alternative and progressive metal band formed in 1990.
The lineup includes Maynard James Keenan (vocals), Danny Carey (drums), Adam Jones (guitar), and Justin Chancellor (bass), who joined in 1995. The band is recognized for incorporating electronic influences and for their... read more
Aerosmith

Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston in 1970. The group consists of Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums), and Brad Whitford (guitar)... read more
Evan Taubenfeld

Evan David Taubenfeld is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for being Avril Lavigne's lead guitarist, music director, and a frequent collaborator. Taubenfeld was also the lead singer of the band The Black List Club.
Lillix

Lillix is a Canadian pop rock band from Cranbrook, British Columbia. The band was originally formed under the name Tigerlily in 1997 while the founding members were still in high school. They changed their name to Lillix before releasing their debut album, Falling Uphill, in 2003.
System of a Down

System of a Down, formed in 1994, is an Armenian-American alternative metal band from Glendale, California. The band name is sometimes shortened to System or SOAD. They're known for their politically charged lyrics, often addressing topics such as genocide and war, in songs like Holy Mountains, Prison... read more
Everlife

Everlife was an American pop rock band composed of three sisters, Amber, Sarah, and Julia Ross. The group was active primarily in the 2000s and gained popularity through their association with Disney projects... read more
Tic Tac Toe

Tic Tac Toe was a German all-female hip hop group consisting of Jazzy (Marlene Tackenberg), Ricky (Ricarda Wältken), and Lee (Liane Wiegelmann). The group formed in 1995 and remained intermittently active until 2007. During that time, they disbanded twice, and Sara Brahms temporarily replaced Ricky from... read more

In the 90s, they were a pop cultural phenomenon. The media was all about them, those three rapping girls with the raunchy attitude touching on risky topics. At the same time, they had personal scandals. They were completely new and original. German hip hop would become mainstream in the very early 2000s, but Tic Tac Toe was one of the first widely successful hip hop acts, though musically very different.
Then they broke up in 2000. In 2006, they got back together for one album, then broke up again. This time, they wanted to quit the music industry forever. Lee also decided to not stay in contact with anybody. But still: everything about them was awesome.
Before thug rap, before multisyllabic rhyming, before rap battle tournaments, before judging rappers by their wordplay, this was fun and not so serious. I wish they'd come back with their outrageous attitude.
Hey Monday

Hey Monday was an American pop punk band formed in 2008 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Their debut album, Hold On Tight, was released that same year and featured the singles "Homecoming" and "How You Love Me Now."... read more
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Jeffree Star

Jeffree Star (born Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr.. November 15, 1985) is an American makeup artist, fashion designer, media personality, and singer-songwriter. He's the founder and owner of Jeffree Star Cosmetics, a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand launched in November 2014.... read more

Jeffree Star's only album "Beauty Killer" is an irresistible, catchy, entertaining, surprising, exciting, and simply fun pop record by a completely unusual and over-the-top artist. He's no musical genius and not much of a talented singer, but the overall package was just a lot of fun. Maximum fun. And that is what pop music is about.
Then he got an even bigger label contract and released cool and promising pop singles. He could have become a big pop star, especially in times when artists like Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, or here in German-speaking countries Conchita Wurst or Jamie-Lee Kriewitz made being freaky and outlandish cool. But he all of a sudden decided he didn't want to be a music artist anymore. Just like that.
He wanted to create makeup from now on. I respect that decision, but it's just sad for me because, well, makeup has no real significance to me, but music, of course, does. He would have added much individuality and pleasant weirdness to pop music.
Justin Timberlake

Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. Born and raised in Tennessee, he began his career on television shows like Star Search and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. He gained fame as a member of the boy band NSYNC before launching a successful solo... read more
Metallica

Metallica is an American heavy and thrash metal band formed in 1981. The original lineup included James Hetfield (vocals and rhythm guitar), Dave Mustaine (lead guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), and Ron McGovney (bass). They first gained mainstream fame with their 1991 self-titled album (The Black Album... read more
Journey

Journey is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1973. The founding members included former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch.
Demolition Hammer

Demolition Hammer is a thrash metal band from the Bronx, New York. The band formed in 1986 and released three full-length albums between 1990 and 1994. In 2008, Century Media Records released a complete anthology of their work, and the band reformed in 2016 to perform live shows.
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