Concept Album (Noun)
Meaning
An album whose recordings are unified by some theme (instrumental or lyrical or narrative or compositional).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Tommy is a famous concept album by The Who, telling the story of a deaf and mute boy who becomes a messiah.
- The concept album was a staple of progressive rock in the 1970s, with bands like Pink Floyd and Yes creating complex works.
- Metallica's "Master of Puppets" is often considered a concept album, exploring themes of control and addiction.
- The album "American Idiot" by Green Day is a concept album, telling the story of three friends struggling with post-9/11 America.
- David Bowie's "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" is a classic concept album, exploring themes of identity and fame.