Trend on concept albums...

[MadeInNewJersey]

The best concept CDs IMO have songs that can stand alone, but are still are essential to the storyline.

See:

Operation Mindcrime
Abigail
Them

For 100% perfect examples of HOW to write a concept album.

 

[The Fiddler]

The Fiddler-

I thought the same thing after hearing Genius - 1. It was good I thought, but felt weak in some area's and could have been stronger.

The second one is much better I feel - the melodies stronger, heavier, and just better songwriting.

Hopefully the third continues the trend.

Russell Allen rocks on it too! \n/

I really liked the Lana Lane track on the first CD. Is she on the second CD?

 

[Rakosh]

See:

Operation Mindcrime
Abigail
Them

For 100% perfect examples of HOW to write a concept album.

There we go...I agree 100%
:Smokin:

 

[MadeInNewJersey]

I forgot to add "Gutter Ballet" and "Streets" to that. Sorry .tage guys!

 

[ashaman7122]

Alright...basically I'm familiar with Avantasia (obviously), and Aina. I also have purchased the Frameshift projects, Madmen & Sinners, all the Consortium Project, etc., etc. Additionally, I have all the requisite albums by 'Ryche, Shadow Gallery, Nevermore, Savatage, Kamelot, POS, Dio, Evergrey, etc.

I got the Star One CD/DVD thing...wasn't impressed...can someone tell me more about that and the Genius project that might impress me?

 

[ashaman7122]

After reading the glowing review of the new Ayreon album from Metal Reviews (great site, Ben!), I decided to take a chance and order it.

I've never been into any of the Ayreon or Star One stuff and was kinda ambivalent about the Star One Live DVD/CD thing I purchased on a whim...maybe I should go back and re-listen...

Anyone else have any opinions on Ayreon (or Arjen, in general?) or Genius or any of the other obscure projects I might be missing out on?