8. The Making of Made in the Shade (1993)

Brian’s iconic album Made in the Shade, released in 1993, hit Gold status in 2002, a testament to its lasting impact. By 2013, three of its standout tracks had each topped the one-million streams mark, according to MRC Data. This just goes to show how Brian’s music still resonates with fans and how the album continues to connect with listeners over the years. But the album that helped define an era was plagued with problems from day one and almost didn’t happen…