A kung fu fighter in a disco

I do consume music in "LP-worths" but I don't repeat-listen to very much at all.* I'm always on to the next thing (or am resurrecting things that I've not played in such a long time I've largely forgotten how I feel about them). So when what you're describing applies, it tends to be accidental or at best subconscious. And if the outcome is that new record X conforms to an archetype that is just as likely to put it in a poor light rather than a good one. (I am a LOT more tolerant of specific artists I like repeating themselves however.)

*I do find it fascinating that other people 'cane' songs or records over a short time period, but it's not for me.