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SEEDS OF DOUBT: ARTIST GROWTH


09/01/2007 In the fall of 1993, such superstars as Billy Joel, Mariah Carey and Jackson siblings Michael and Janet were welcoming new faces like SWV, Ace of Base and Tag Team into the top 10 of The Billboard Hot 100. Garth Brooks, Nirvana, Cypress Hill and a reinvigorated Meat Loaf were among the acts placing No. 1 albums on The Billboard 200. ΒΆ Far below the charts, and barely on anyone's radar, a rookie singer/songwriter's debut album crawled out of the gates.

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