The debut concept album explores immigration, reinvention, and creative freedom through narrative-driven contemporary music. For me, the American dream is about freedom — the freedom to change ...

Kiss’ 1981 album Music From “The Elder” ranks as one of rock’s biggest misfires – a failed attempt to match the great concept ...

Concept albums are exactly what they say on the tin, a collection of songs strung together through a theme or narrative that ...

The post 10 Concept Albums Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis Think Everyone Should Own appeared first on Consequence. “I think that I’m always excited by musicals whose scores feel like they’re in ...

Although hip-hop as a genre is no stranger to the concept album as a format, there would be little resistance to the assessment that there’s been a bit of a drought of such projects over the past few ...

Boy on Billboard has released its original cast recording concept album. This touching new work showcases a blend of heart, humor, and a dynamic score that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Sometimes, a solid album with an incredible story is exactly what you need to get your own creativity flowing. These four classic concept albums couldn’t be more different than one another, but we ...

CONCEPT PIECE: The latest book from Asheville music writer Bill Kopp examines concept albums by a range of artists across multiple genres. Images courtesy of the author In his latest book, What’s the ...

If there’s anyone I’d trust to be able to pull it off, it would be Miranda. The album will feature a full cast, recounting the plot of the film, which follows a small band of New York City gangbangers ...

Grammy-winning superstar Lauryn Hill will headline Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new Warriors concept album, the Hamilton creator announced on stage Wednesday at the 10th annual Fast Company Innovation ...

This standout release from hardcore punk band Hüsker Dü is one of their most revered works. Released in 1984, Zen Arcade follows the story of a boy who decides to run away from his unhappy home, only ...