music Concept albums

[tehAgg 268]

What's YOUR opinion on them? I love 'em! The idea of telling a story through an album appeals to me greatly. My first 2 favorite albums are concepts (1st being Dream Theater's "Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes From A Memory" and 2nd being Queensryche's "Operation: Mindcrime"). Got any others that you'd suggest? I already know of Coheed And Cambria and how their albums work. I just haven't gotten around to checking them out.

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[Away 2,077]

I'd say The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd is my favorite. In fact, a lot of concept albums are found in prog.

Edited February 28, 2014 by LatinoChurro

[~Asuka <3~ 867]

Concept Albums are incredible.  If I were you, I'd try The Theory of Everything and Universal Migrator:  Parts 1+2 by Ayreon.  Those two are absolutely fantastic.  I think you'll have a blast listening to them.  Also, try out King Diamond's albums Abigail and Them.  

 

 

[Leavinh 313]

I'm a big fan of concept albums. There's just something about a bunch of songs that tell a unified story or narrative that's just amazing. At the moment, my favorite has to be Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d city

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vAoPBY_D4E

 

Even if you aren't a fan of Hip Hop, I definitely think this is an album you need to listen to. The lyrics (which I recommend you read as you listen) and production are really top notch.

 

Lyrics: http://rapgenius.com/albums/Kendrick-lamar/Good-kid-m-a-a-d-city

Edited February 28, 2014 by AyoMistadurrk