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An Artist's Pinnacle

We've had so many threads about favorite releases by an artist, best debut recordings etc., but I'm don't think that I have seen anyone ask this before. My question is this: Pick one or more solo artists, or bands or music from any genre. What release do you think marked the pinnacle of their artistry?
I could think of many, but the idea was sparked in my mind yesterday when I was thinking once again that for REM, it was Life's Rich Pageant. They were once a favorite band, but I eventually got really tired of Michael Stipe's nonsense. Anyway, that's not the point. Continuing with the rock genre, I will say Dirt was the peak for Alice in Chains, and Rocks was the top for Aerosmith. Only thinking of those examples because I was just listening to them yesterday.
I'm really interested in everyone else's thoughts, and I'll have a whole lot more as I think about it.
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dekay
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Hall and Oates never again achieved the artistry of "Sara Smile", which I believe was on their very 1st album.

Here’s an awesome version from Daryl’s House.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQEwpS8_uZY

DeKay
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Interesting dekay. As a longtime fan of there earlier work, ending with Beauty on a Backstreet, I consider War Babies as their pinnacle, although it's not typical of their blue eyed soul as some called it. I think Sara Smile was on Bigger than Both of Us, their third or fourth. I love Abandoned Luncheonette from the early period.
tooblue
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Just Won't Burn by Susan Tedeschi, comes to mind as it was her second album and never really equalled by her later offerings. Enjoy the music
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