The Longest Gaps Between Studio Albums

The Avalanches are known for significant delays between their album releases, notably a 16-year hiatus between 'Since I Left You' (2000) and 'Wildflower' (2016).

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  1. Artists with the Longest Waits for a Follow-Up Album: Some artists with exceptionally long gaps between studio albums include Dean Gitter with 57 years, The Sonics with 48 years, and Harry Taussig with 47 years.
  2. Electronic Music's Most Anticipated Comebacks: Beyond The Avalanches' 16-year hiatus, other electronic acts have had notable gaps, such as My Bloody Valentine with 22 years between 'Loveless' and 'm b v', and Boards of Canada who also have a reputation for infrequent releases.
  3. The Avalanches' Own Decade-Spanning Album Gaps: The Avalanches released their debut 'Since I Left You' in 2000, followed by 'Wildflower' in 2016 (a 16-year gap), and 'We Will Always Love You' in 2020, with 'No Bad Memories' announced for 2026, marking another six-year interval.

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