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Something that is often overlooked in music is concept albums, so I compiled a list of my favorite concept albums. Concept albums can have songs come together create these stories that can make you think through lyricism. Every Trick in the Book by Ice Nine KillsEvery Trick in the Book's story is classic pieces of literature where they interpret these stories into songs. This metalcore band did an insane job of it too, most people probably have never read classic pieces of literature. Some of these songs are "Star Crossed Enemies" based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, "Bloodbath and Beyond" based on Bram Stoker's Dracula, "Me, Myself, and Hyde" based on Robert Louis Stevenson's the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. If you are interested in hearing this album definitely go check it out. The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways by Crown The EmpireThe Resistance: Rise of the Runaways the story takes place in post apocalyptic world where a repressive government reigns supreme. This government tries to eliminate the individuality of the society. But this cannot happen, which is where the resistance...aka the Runaways come in as they try to take down this repressive government. While this story has already been explored with other bands such as My Chemical Romance's Danger Days: The True Live of the Fabulous Killjoys and Black Veil Brides' Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones it still is interesting to here another take on this topic. I think Crown The Empire did an amazing creating their own story. American Idiot by Green DayI'm sure we all know the story behind American Idiot it is a phenomenal story that even has seen the likes of broadway. A boy named, Johnny, unsatisfied with suburban life travels the city where he is emerged in punk control. He encounters Saint Jimmy and falls in love with Whatshername, this just tells of Johnny story as he travels from the suburbs to the city. It's iconic record that I'm sure everyone has listened to. Power Under Control by IslanderIslander's record tells the story of a man who is very dark and has bad morals. It explores this man's thoughts emotions and tells his story as he travels to the light. The album tells a unique story where the lyricism depicts the story of Power Under Control it is something that I haven't seen done before. The songs are uniquely executed with songs as "Beelzebub", "Darkness," and "Better Day." Mechanical Animals by Marilyn MansonMechanical Animals is my favorite album by Marilyn Manson by far. Though you may or may not Mechanical Animals is a concept album. The story follows alien, Omēga falls from outer space and is the glam rocker where he is captured from earth. Omēga is thrusted in the spotlight when is placed with rock band The Mechanical Animals, and deals with Hollywood and the rock star lifestyle.
~~~~~~~ To me concept records are something overlooked, but they can be quite fascinating stories. Comment below with your favorite concept albums! Until then, See you in the pit! 🤘 Mari
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Mari LozanoSophomore music journalism student and aspiring concert photographer Archives
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