collaboration where sequel tops the original


In your opinion, share examples of where the second recording by a special collaboration of musicians and producers is better than a solid first effort? Here is my current example: Floratone II by Bill Frisell, Matt Chamberlain, Lee Townsend and Tucker Martine. Still groovy, but lighter on its feet with more twists and turns than their 2007 "freshman" effort. Super production level on both the first and the sequel. Highly recommended.

Yours examples and recommendations?
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The Band's so-called "Brown Album" vs Music From Big Pink.

Cream's Disraeli Gears vs Fresh Cream.
It happens frequently. The first one that popped into my head was Candy O by The Cars. The first was good, the second, for me, was much better.