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Ariana Grande’s latest album, “Eternal,” has taken the music world by storm, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. While Grande’s success is undeniable, she is not the only artist to experience a surge in popularity after abandoning their original sound. In fact, there are several rock bands that have veered away from their initial style only to achieve greater success.

One such band is Linkin Park, who initially rose to fame with their nu-metal sound on albums like “Hybrid Theory.” However, with their later releases, such as “A Thousand Suns,” the band experimented with electronic and experimental elements, reaching new heights of critical and commercial success.

Another example is Paramore, who started off as a pop-punk band with hits like “Misery Business.” As they evolved, incorporating elements of pop and new wave into their music, they achieved mainstream success with albums like “Brand New Eyes” and “Paramore.”

Maroon 5 is another band that shifted away from their original sound. They began as a funk-rock band with songs like “Harder to Breathe,” but over time transitioned to a more pop-oriented sound with hits like “Moves Like Jagger,” solidifying their status as a chart-topping band.

Fall Out Boy is yet another group that experienced a transformation in their musical style. Once known for their emo-pop sound on albums like “From Under the Cork Tree,” the band transitioned to a more pop-centric sound with albums like “Save Rock and Roll,” which helped to propel them to even greater success.

The Goo Goo Dolls are also an example of a band that shifted gears musically. They started as a punk rock band with songs like “Long Way Down,” but found mainstream success with their more adult contemporary sound on albums like “Dizzy Up the Girl.”

Even legendary bands like The Beatles went through a musical evolution. While they started off as a pop rock band with songs like “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” they later embraced a more experimental and psychedelic sound with albums like “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” solidifying their place in music history.

The White Stripes are another example of a band that achieved success by deviating from their original sound. Initially known for their stripped-down garage rock sound, they expanded their musical palette with albums like “Elephant,” which featured a more diverse range of influences.

Mumford & Sons is yet another band that shifted away from their folk-rock roots to explore new musical territories. With albums like “Wilder Mind,” the band incorporated elements of indie rock and alternative music, expanding their fanbase and reaching new levels of success.

Paramore, Maroon 5, Fall Out Boy, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Beatles, The White Stripes, and Mumford & Sons are just a few examples of rock bands that have achieved greater success after abandoning their original sound. These artists demonstrate the importance of musical experimentation and evolution in staying relevant in an ever-changing industry.