limpbizkit Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Recently I have been listening to a lot of concept music and Rock Operas. Examples are: Alice Cooper - Along Came a Spider. Dream Theatre - Metropolis Pt.2 Scenes of a Memory. Armour For Sleep - What To Do When You Are Dead. Basically what are your favourites? Atm mine are: Armour For Sleep - What To Do When You Are Dead. [hide=Story]In this case, the album tells the story of the protagonist's apparent suicide, as well as his journey through the afterlife as a result. As a result of a straining relationship with his significant other (their status was not discussed at any point), he has decided to plunge his vehicle into an unnamed body of water. The remaining tracks feature moments of personal introspection at the positive and negative aspects of his life, while he quietly stalks around important locations of his past life (such as his girlfriend's home) without disturbing anyone. Analyzing the lyrics of each track, you can see him progress through the Kübler-Ross 5-stage model of grief management as he initially denies his situation, then wishes for a reversal, and finally, accepting his fate. The album ends with the character finally coming to grips with his decision, and his spirit continues on, having completed his business in this life.[/hide] Alice Cooper - Along Came A Spider [hide=Story]Cooper first revealed the album's storyline on his radio show Nights with Alice Cooper and that the theme revolved around a "cool, calm and collected" serial killer named Spider. The police are baffled by the bodies of Spiders victims, which are cocooned in a silk web, and are each missing a leg. Spider's task is to collect eight legs in order to complete the construction of his own spider. However, things get complicated when he falls in love with his eighth victim. The theme of the album, i.e. that of a serial killer/psychopath terrorising female victims, could be said to be revisiting territory explored on 1987's Raise Your Fist and Yell. In addition, the last minute of the album, on the track "I Am The Spider" also makes reference, through a spoken outro by Cooper, to Steven. Steven was a character best-known from 1975's Welcome to My Nightmare - he also resurfaced on the final track of 1991's Hey Stoopid and again on the 1994 concept album The Last Temptation.[/hide] Tif 360 MGC Leaderboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElkNight Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 The Mars Volta - De-Loused in the Comatorium Does that count? [hide=Story I guess]Based on a short story by lead singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala, and sound manipulation artist Jeremy Michael Ward, it is the hour-long tale of Cerpin Taxt, a man who tries to kill himself by overdosing on a mixture of morphine and rat poison. The attempt lands him in a week-long coma during which he experiences visions of humanity and his own psyche. Upon waking, he is dissatisfied with the real world and jumps to his death. The story of Cerpin Taxt is based on the death of El Paso, Texas artist (and Bixler-Zavala's friend) Julio Venegas. - Wikipedia[/hide] 8,180WONGTONG IS THE BEST AND IS MORE SUPERIOR THAN ME#1 Wongtong stalker.Im looking for some No Limit soldiers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleficus1055 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Opeth - Still Life Avantasia - The Metal Opera Ayreon - The Human Equation Tumblr. Follow me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alg Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Scorpions - Humanity: Hour 1 [hide=Story]It's pretty much about a robot takeover from the human perspective.[/hide] Pink Floyd's The Wall as well, and Dream Theater's Scene from a Memory I painted some stuff and put it on tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieeMania12 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Dream Theater - Metropolis pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory Green Day - American Idiot Judas Priest - Nostradamus (underrated imo) Pink Floyd - Animals Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd - The Wall Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here We should euthanize anyone who lacks the capability to contribute to society in any way.Please don't elect this man for president in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 The Mars Volta - De-Loused In The Comatorium The Fall Of Troy - Phantom On The Horizon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElkNight Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 The Mars Volta - De-Loused In The Comatorium The Fall Of Troy - Phantom On The Horizon I forgot about that second one, so these are probably my top two (if im not forgetting any) 8,180WONGTONG IS THE BEST AND IS MORE SUPERIOR THAN ME#1 Wongtong stalker.Im looking for some No Limit soldiers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alg Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Dream Theater - Metropolis pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory Green Day - American Idiot Judas Priest - Nostradamus (underrated imo) Pink Floyd - Animals Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd - The Wall Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here I was considering buying that one... How good is it? I painted some stuff and put it on tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryomancer Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 American Idiot, I know it's definitely not the best, but I like Green Day so heh. Wish You Were Here is probably one of the most beautiful albums ever. I also like Tommy by The Who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jernlov Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Pain of Salvation - One Hour by the Concrete Lake Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon maudlin of the Well - Bath and Leaving Your Body Map Steam | Soup | Last.fm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpbizkit Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 American Idiot, I know it's definitely not the best, but I like Green Day so heh. Wish You Were Here is probably one of the most beautiful albums ever. I also like Tommy by The Who. Quadrophenia is better. @ The guy asking about Nostradamus - Its A very well done concept album. Tif 360 MGC Leaderboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalphite Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Pain of Salvation - One Hour by the Concrete Lake Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon maudlin of the Well - Bath and Leaving Your Body Map Oh wow, I feel stupid. Wasn't aware that Bath and Leaving Your Body Map made a concept album. I still have yt to hear Leaving Your Body Map, actually >_<. I don't think that Dark Side of the Moon is a concept album, though. Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lane Pain of Salvation - The Perfect Element Pt 1 Dream Theater - Scenes From a Memory Ayreon - The Human Equation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Range_This11 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Rush-2112 Pink Floyd-Dark Side of the Moon I don't know if this really counts as an "album", but Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii just blows me away. Especially Echoes. The beauty of the songwriting in that song is just amazing. If you have not watched this movie and you like the Floyd, you absolutely have to see it. "He could climb to it, if he climbed alone, and once there he could suck on the pap of life, gulp down the incomparable milk of wonder." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieeMania12 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I almost forgot these gems: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Jesus Christ Superstar Beach Boys - Pet Sounds The Beatles - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Dream Theater - Octavarium Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado Fear Factory - Obsolete Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile Nine Inch Nails - Year Zero Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime Rush - 2112 Symphony X - Paradise Lost Yes - Tales from Topographic Oceans We should euthanize anyone who lacks the capability to contribute to society in any way.Please don't elect this man for president in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Adam Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Pink Floyd - The Wall and Animals Dream Theater - Scenes From A Memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpbizkit Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 I almost forgot these gems: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Jesus Christ Superstar Beach Boys - Pet Sounds The Beatles - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Dream Theater - Octavarium Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado Fear Factory - Obsolete Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile Nine Inch Nails - Year Zero Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime Rush - 2112 Symphony X - Paradise Lost Yes - Tales from Topographic Oceans Want to just list all concept albums? xD Tif 360 MGC Leaderboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodJuice Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 When every man is torn apartWith nightmares and with dreamsWill no one lay the laurel wreathWhen silence drowns the screams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Pain of Salvation - One Hour by the Concrete Lake Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon maudlin of the Well - Bath and Leaving Your Body Map Oh wow, I feel stupid. Wasn't aware that Bath and Leaving Your Body Map made a concept album. I still have yt to hear Leaving Your Body Map, actually >_<. I don't think that Dark Side of the Moon is a concept album, though. Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lane Pain of Salvation - The Perfect Element Pt 1 Dream Theater - Scenes From a Memory Ayreon - The Human Equation Yeah I had no idea that Bath was a concept album too. Def putting that down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieeMania12 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I almost forgot these gems: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Jesus Christ Superstar Beach Boys - Pet Sounds The Beatles - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Dream Theater - Octavarium Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado Fear Factory - Obsolete Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile Nine Inch Nails - Year Zero Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime Rush - 2112 Symphony X - Paradise Lost Yes - Tales from Topographic Oceans Want to just list all concept albums? xD Better yet, I actually own these. ;) Dream Theater - Metropolis pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory Green Day - American Idiot Judas Priest - Nostradamus (underrated imo) Pink Floyd - Animals Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd - The Wall Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here I was considering buying that one... How good is it? Well it kind of depends. This isn't Painkiller or British Steel, this is mostly early Judas Priest. If you don't mind singing and many melodic songs, then you might like it. We should euthanize anyone who lacks the capability to contribute to society in any way.Please don't elect this man for president in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zierro Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Yep, I remember watching the movie while I was intoxicated and I'm pretty sure it helped me realize the meaning of life. Too bad I forgot it though. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jernlov Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Pain of Salvation - One Hour by the Concrete Lake Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon maudlin of the Well - Bath and Leaving Your Body Map Oh wow, I feel stupid. Wasn't aware that Bath and Leaving Your Body Map made a concept album. I still have yt to hear Leaving Your Body Map, actually >_<. I don't think that Dark Side of the Moon is a concept album, though. Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lane Pain of Salvation - The Perfect Element Pt 1 Dream Theater - Scenes From a Memory Ayreon - The Human Equation Yeah I had no idea that Bath was a concept album too. Def putting that down.Bath and Leaving Your Body Map are meant to be listened to back-to-back. The lyrics are rather ambiguous but there's definitely some kind of "opposite connection" between the two, i.e., one being lighter and one being heavier and darker. And I don't think DSotM is actually a concept album, but it is sacrilege to listen to it out of its intended order in my opnion. Steam | Soup | Last.fm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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