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What’s the best concept album? (feddit.uk)

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I just played American Idiot and The Wall from start to finish. For me, both are absolute masterpieces. I wouldn’t be able to say which is better than the other.

What’s the best concept album for you?

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago

Kendrick Lamar - Good kid M.A.A.D. city

I've listened to most of the other concept albums mentioned in this thread, but I believe deep in my heart of hearts, this album has the strongest story and emotional impact.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Kate Bush - The Ninth Wave
Roger Waters - Amused to Death

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I've always preferred Radio: K.A.O.S. even if the concept of hacking nuclear bombs with a cordless phone is… really fucking dumb.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

...i adore radio KAOS but its aesthetic sensibilities are definitely an acquired taste...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Not the best, but Joe's Garage by Frank Zappa is one of the oddest

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I tried to limit my picks to one per artist and omitted the only loosely conceptual albums.

Top 3:

The Who - Quadrophenia

Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

(Not UK) Frank Zappa - Joe’s Garage

Other great ones:

Kinks - Lola vs. Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part 1

Marillion - Clutching at Straws

Moody Blues - Days of Future Past

David Bowie - Diamond Dogs

Pink Floyd - it’s impossible to choose just 1

Edit: how could I have forgotten Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds?