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So why was Duke coming back from a break more than ATTWT? I don't think there was more of a break before Duke than ATTWT. Duke might have been the better album but I don't see it as a comeback. 90125 was a comeback and so was Calling all stations. Also, Deep Purple's perfect strangers was a comeback. A lineup change usually means starting anew that's why ATTWT makes more sense than Duke imo.

Because Genesis stated they were on a break before Duke, but not before ATTWT. Seriously, do you ever read the topics before you post on them? I don’t mean that as an insult, but as a genuine question, because almost everytime I see you comment it is saying something that has already been addressed.

It’s not the time that has elapsed between albums, so much as that the band has said they are taking a break. At least, that was what the OP was hoping to achieve with the poll. As aforementioned, there have been several people who have taken issue with his interpretations. There are many types of comebacks, but this poll is specifically (intended to be) about comebacks after a break. So yes, I fully understand why you consider the albums you mention as comebacks to be worthy of the poll, but that is based upon a misunderstanding of what the poll is about - as described by the OP. I’m not saying you’re wrong, so much as missing the point.

Rick1 wrote: Poll Question: Who returned stronger and better than ever?

That would probably be no one for me, but

Rick1 wrote: Many of our heroes took a break during their careers; which band returned in triumph?

is Van Der Graaf Generator for me.

-I'm trying to come up with any progressive band or artist I think came back in such a strong way that I feel they truly surpassed themselves. Dead Can Dance' wonderful Anastastis from 2012 is certainly much better than than the previous Spiritchaser from 1996 (by far their weakest), so yes I could have voted for them (although not "better than ever", because that would mean I thought is was stronger and better than an album like Within The Realms of a Dying Sun).

Swans and Bowie has both come back with some serious contenders, but none of them with their first comeback album. Some might say Beefheart's 1978-album Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) - and it's certainly a return to form after 1974's Bluejeans & Moonbeams. But if it has to be their best effort ever, I do prefer a trio of earlier albums by them.