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Did the American band X release an album in 1982?
X  signed to Elektra in 1982 to release Under the Big Black Sun, which marked a slight departure from their trademark sound.
Was Under the Big Black Sun by the American band X a successful album?
What reviews did the American band X's Under the Big Black Sun album get?
AllMusic, 5/5 stars. Entertainment Weekly, B+. Rolling Stone, 4/5 stars.The Rolling Stone Album Guide, 4/5 stars. The Village Voice, A−.
Were there any singles on the Under the Big Black Sun album by American band X?
Did the American band X release another album between 1982-1984 besides Under the Big Black Sun?
In 1983, the band slightly redefined their sound with the release of the More Fun in the New World album.

Question: What was the sound of the album More Fun in the New World?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the sound of the album More Fun in the New World by the American band X?