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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.
What was the sound of the album More Fun in the New World by the American band X?
More polished, eclectic and radio-ready than on previous albums with the sound moving away from punk rock, the band's rockabilly influence became even more noticeable, with some new elements.

Question: was this new album successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Was the new album More Fun in the New World by the American band X successful?