I think so re: the Matrix sequels. I think the second movie could have been amazing...if it wasn't followed up and explained by that awful last one.
Even though I unabashedly love JN's first album...it's definitely not for everyone. I think I've finally beaten my wife down enough to like it, but I think her voice definitely makes it a difficult listen for most. Much more minimal than the follow-ups, and that's mostly what I like about it. Plus, her songwriting isn't bogged down by too much pretension on that first album. I mean, Ys has some great lyrical content too, but it's so much more direct on the Milk-Eyed Mender. IMO.
were the matrix sequels the worst follow ups that could have been so much more, in movie history? even worse than star wars one through three? thanks for the heads up on the harpy . . . i check out her first album instead.