AtrusBatleth 0 #1 October 7, 2018 I make a 5-6 hour drive on a regular basis and like to listen to music. Until recently I typically listen to random songs on shuffle on internet radio, but lately I have been enjoying listening to entire albums. I'm looking for recommendations. Ideally something that is intended to be listened as a complete album, not just a collection of independent songs. Something with recurring themes or continuing story (which seems to be a dying art form). For example, I recently finished a couple Pink Floyd albums and am working through several Rush. What are some of your favorites that form a cohesive album experience? Not looking for rap or country, or something loaded with profanity (I'm driving with my family), but pretty much anything else is game.Max Peck What's the point of having top secret code names, fellas, if we ain't gonna use 'em? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #2 October 7, 2018 Led Zeppelinscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #3 October 7, 2018 Thick as a Brick - Jethro Tull Tommy - The Who Blows Against the Empire - Starship Desparado - Eagles ...to name a few off the top of my head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,076 #4 October 7, 2018 https://rateyourmusic.com/list/yellowbrick/rocks_30_greatest_concept_albums__according_to_classic_rock_magazine_/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #5 October 7, 2018 Band on the run Joshua Tree Joe’s Garage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swisschris62 0 #6 October 7, 2018 Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here. The Wall Poger Waters - In The Flesh Live The Who - Quadrophena Genesis - Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, Trick Of The Tail enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtrusBatleth 0 #7 October 7, 2018 Thanks folks, I'll try these out. I didn't even know the terminology to use, but now I do: concept album. This should keep me busy for several more trips, but if others want to contribute their favorites, the more the merrier.Max Peck What's the point of having top secret code names, fellas, if we ain't gonna use 'em? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimjumper 25 #8 October 7, 2018 Meat Loaf-Bat out of Hell One of the bet produced albums going even if the music itself isn't your style. He also produced an album for his back-up singer Karla DeVito with the same stunning production qualities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #9 October 7, 2018 In Search of the Lost Chord - Moody Blues Maybe one or two Dylan albums. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TampaPete 40 #10 October 8, 2018 It’s country, but, Willie Nelson – Red Headed Stranger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #11 October 8, 2018 Alan Parsons Project: Tales of Mystery and Imagination Quadrophenia - The Who Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on BroadwayArrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyCoi 0 #12 October 8, 2018 None of these are dogs, but I'll add: Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niki1 1 #13 October 8, 2018 I know you said you like music but you might think about books on disc.Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossilbe before they were done. Louis D Brandeis Where are we going and why are we in this basket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,456 #14 October 8, 2018 Anything by Pink Floyd. Anything by Alan Parsons (he produced Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon) Later Beatles. "middle" Styx Pieces of Eight, Grand Illusion, Paradise Theater. Prince, although his lyrics are not super 'kid appropriate'. Any Rush Lots more, but that's what comes to mind at the moment."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,229 #15 October 8, 2018 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_concept_albumsNobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #16 October 8, 2018 Dream Theater has 3 concept albums- Metropolis 2- Scenes from a Memory Six degrees of inner turbulence ( disc 2 ) The Astonishing Also if you're a Tool fan look into the "holy gift" song order for the Lateralus album. It's a unique way to listen to it.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #17 October 9, 2018 Diana Krall - Live in Paris Vince Benedetti Meets Diana Krall - Heartdrops Pink Floyd - Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here Willie Nelson - Red-headed Stranger, Live 1978 Eric Clapton - 24 Nights Ray Charles - The Genius After Hours Janis Joplin - Pearl Bob Marley & The Wailers - Live at the Roxy, Babylon By Bus Miles Davis - Kind of Blue Stevie Ray Vaughan - Live Alive Norah Jones - Live at Heineken Hall, Amsterdam Wynton Marsalis (w/ Eric Clapton, w/ Willie Nelson) - Play the Blues (w/ EC), Here We Go Again, Two Men with the Blues (w/ WN) BB King - Live … at the Regal, … in Cook County Jail, … at The Apollo Grateful Dead - 1972-05-26, Lyceum Theatre, London; 1977-05-08 Barton Hall, Cornell Univ. For me, 5-6 hours sounds like just enough time to listen to a couple Dead shows. I listed two great shows from prime eras, the 1972 show being the last show with Pigpen on vocals, and Cornell, considered by many Deadheads to be the grail show. I have 175+ shows in my library (mostly 1966-1980), so I'll play a random show from whatever era I want to hear; they varied a lot across the years, and even one night to the next on many tours. I did include a bit of country, Willie, because he and his band are phenomenally talented, and the Grateful Dead, because they play a lot more than just country. Neither is Nashville-style country. Willie defined Outlaw Country, while Jerry Garcia could be described as California country. The former is what you get when a country-boy embraces hippy, while the latter was a hippy who embraced country and bluegrass. Two of the best guitar pickers ever.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #18 October 9, 2018 these are all good. Ill add Marillion Misplaced Childhood- that is one that really plays best as a complete album. It tells a story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #19 October 9, 2018 Rocky horror show, Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ControlFreak 0 #20 October 11, 2018 slotperfectAlan Parsons Project: Tales of Mystery and Imagination ^ This Jeff Wayne - Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds Billy Thorpe - Children of the Sun (I haven't been able to find the original version)Alcohol never really solved any problems. But then again, neither did milk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #21 October 11, 2018 You will have to playlist these, but: Rush "Fear" set: -Part I: The Enemy Within (from Grace Under Pressure) -Part II: The Weapon (from Signals) -Part III: Witch Hunt (from Moving Pictures) -Part IV: Freeze (from Vapor Trails) If you happen to use Google Play Music, PM me and I can share the playlist. King Crimson Larks' Tongues in Aspic set: -Part One (from Lark's Tongues in Aspic -Part Two (from the same album) -Part Three (from Three of a Perfect Pair) -Part Four, all three versions or the 13 minute digital melting pot (from The Construction of Light) -Coda: I Have A Dream (from the same album) -Level Five (from The Power to Believe) I haven't playlist these myself yet cause they are a little harder to find . . .Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfrese 0 #22 October 12, 2018 Some profanity, of course, but don't forget about Green Day: - "American Idiot", almost a rock opera (and it was produced as a musical) - "21st Century Breakdown", also a good collection of songs that semi-cohere. Good to see this list, I'm going to download some of these tonight.Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #23 October 13, 2018 Its electronic music but Daft Punk - Discovery is great. They did an entire hour long animated cartoon set to the music for its music video that you can find online. I'll second Green Day's American Idiot as one of the most recent rock opera releases that was actually good Its 90' and you have to like some of the neo-soul tones like reggae and rap but The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is a great concept album. Beach Boys Pet Sounds is a great example of Concept album if there is one.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #24 October 17, 2018 AtrusBatlethI make a 5-6 hour drive on a regular basis and like to listen to music. Until recently I typically listen to random songs on shuffle on internet radio, but lately I have been enjoying listening to entire albums. I'm looking for recommendations. Ideally something that is intended to be listened as a complete album, not just a collection of independent songs. Something with recurring themes or continuing story (which seems to be a dying art form). For example, I recently finished a couple Pink Floyd albums and am working through several Rush. What are some of your favorites that form a cohesive album experience? Not looking for rap or country, or something loaded with profanity (I'm driving with my family), but pretty much anything else is game. Ocean, by Eloy (link to YouTube). Underrated German band and mid-70's contemporary of Rush and Floyd. Something different from the usual, but still a highly polished concept album - considered Eloy's best work. See Wikipedia article. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #25 October 17, 2018 ControlFreak***Alan Parsons Project: Tales of Mystery and Imagination ^ This Jeff Wayne - Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds Billy Thorpe - Children of the Sun (I haven't been able to find the original version) ^ What he said. Almost anything by Alan Parsons. I still listen to Pyramid nearly 40 years on. . mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
