Rock Operas, plz

[thespearkid]

Anybody know any great rock operas or really interesting concept albums? I already know of all the really famous ones (Tommy, the Wall, etc.). I'm into pretty much any genre of music, with the exception of post-rock.

[Iwudstilldie4u]

What to Do When You Are Dead By Armor for Sleep
The Everglow by Mae
Everything by the Dear Hunter
Everything by Coheed and Cambria

[ForeverDelayed]

Dude, you're from NC... have you heard The Never??? They're from Chapel Hill, and if you're looking for concept album type stuff they'd be right up your alley.

Their album Antarctica is based on a children's book that the main songwriter did. The CD is held in a paperback with really awesome illustrations, and even cues at the bottom to tell you when in the song to turn the page if you wanna follow along. The story is about a boy who dreams of a world covered in snow when he's sad, falls in love with a girl and keeps in touch with letters and a telescope, and one day finds a nuclear bomb in the forest.

Music wise, it's all over the place, and amazing no matter what they try. Start with your basic indie rock sound, add some Beatlesy melodies and Beach Boys harmonies, some electronics, so punkish guitars, random stuff like mandolin, synths, and a few violin interludes. Imagine putting The Blue Album, Kid A, Pet Sounds, Tommy, and The Devil Went Down To Georgia in a blender, and you might be kinda close to what it sounds like.

[thesafeword]

Oh my God, The Black Parade!!! Or American Idiot!!!

[aradiantsunrise]

I know a lot of people don't like the sound of Drop Dead, Gorgeous but I felt Worse Than A Fairy Tale was a great concept album. Danny's voice is great for portraying a serial killer and his victims with the way he can make his voice sound all crazed and panicy and all, his voice tends to sound whiny at times though so I don't know how you'll feel about that.

[anamericangod]

Dracula Opera from Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

[thespearkid]

Dude, you're from NC... have you heard The Never??? They're from Chapel Hill, and if you're looking for concept album type stuff they'd be right up your alley.

Their album Antarctica is based on a children's book that the main songwriter did. The CD is held in a paperback with really awesome illustrations, and even cues at the bottom to tell you when in the song to turn the page if you wanna follow along. The story is about a boy who dreams of a world covered in snow when he's sad, falls in love with a girl and keeps in touch with letters and a telescope, and one day finds a nuclear bomb in the forest.

Music wise, it's all over the place, and amazing no matter what they try. Start with your basic indie rock sound, add some Beatlesy melodies and Beach Boys harmonies, some electronics, so punkish guitars, random stuff like mandolin, synths, and a few violin interludes. Imagine putting The Blue Album, Kid A, Pet Sounds, Tommy, and The Devil Went Down To Georgia in a blender, and you might be kinda close to what it sounds like.
Whoa. That sounds awesome.

[thesafeword]

I know a lot of people don't like the sound of Drop Dead, Gorgeous but I felt Worse Than A Fairy Tale was a great concept album. Danny's voice is great for portraying a serial killer and his victims with the way he can make his voice sound all crazed and panicy and all, his voice tends to sound whiny at times though so I don't know how you'll feel about that.
No, they fucking suck.

[ForeverDelayed]

Whoa. That sounds awesome.
It is, probably my favorite album from 2006. But if you want it, buy it don't download it, the book adds a really neat dimension to it and the artwork is really good. They put on a really good live show too.

You also might wanna check out the band Sleep Station. Every album they've released has been a concept album. My favorite is Hang In There Charlie, about astronauts stranded in space. A lot of their stuff has a sort of Pink Floyd meets Elephant Six vibe to it, and I really dig the singer's voice.

[buysoap]

Dude, you're from NC... have you heard The Never??? They're from Chapel Hill, and if you're looking for concept album type stuff they'd be right up your alley.

Their album Antarctica is based on a children's book that the main songwriter did. The CD is held in a paperback with really awesome illustrations, and even cues at the bottom to tell you when in the song to turn the page if you wanna follow along. The story is about a boy who dreams of a world covered in snow when he's sad, falls in love with a girl and keeps in touch with letters and a telescope, and one day finds a nuclear bomb in the forest.

Music wise, it's all over the place, and amazing no matter what they try. Start with your basic indie rock sound, add some Beatlesy melodies and Beach Boys harmonies, some electronics, so punkish guitars, random stuff like mandolin, synths, and a few violin interludes. Imagine putting The Blue Album, Kid A, Pet Sounds, Tommy, and The Devil Went Down To Georgia in a blender, and you might be kinda close to what it sounds like.
I checked this out and really enjoyed it. "The Witch" is ridiculously catchy. I'm at work and it's just playing in my head.

[guitarliketom]

im still in love with trainwreck by boys night out *shrug

[ForeverDelayed]

I checked this out and really enjoyed it. "The Witch" is ridiculously catchy. I'm at work and it's just playing in my head.
Yeah that's a good song. I think my favorites on the album are "Summer Girl/ Old Man Winter" and "March of the Minions".

I wonder if the original poster has listened to them yet?

[.invisible ink.]

I wish I had seen this thread previously since they played near here last night. I really dig them. Thanks for recc'ing them!

BTW, ForeverDelayed, where in NC are you?

[thespearkid]

Yeah that's a good song. I think my favorites on the album are "Summer Girl/ Old Man Winter" and "March of the Minions".

I wonder if the original poster has listened to them yet?
Yup. They're my new favorite NC band. I'm actually planning on seeing them on the 22nd at the Evening Muse.

[OdeToTheSun]

Queensryche's "Operation: Mindcrime", but not so much the 2nd one.
It's really amazing, check it out!

[xerickx24]

Dracula Opera from Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

DIEEEEEEEEEEE DIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, I CANT!

[x0sosahley]

Dracula Opera from Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Win.
That movie was absolutely hysterical.

[ForeverDelayed]

I wish I had seen this thread previously since they played near here last night. I really dig them. Thanks for recc'ing them!

BTW, ForeverDelayed, where in NC are you?
I just moved to Asheville... I was in Fayetteville before then. Thank God I got out while I could :-p

[ForeverDelayed]

Yup. They're my new favorite NC band. I'm actually planning on seeing them on the 22nd at the Evening Muse.
Cool... do you know if it's an acoustic show or a full band show? When I saw them it was acoustic, and their drummer has this crazy homemade kit he plays, it's amazing to watch. They're really cool guys, definitely go chat with them if you have the opportunity.

[thespearkid]

Cool... do you know if it's an acoustic show or a full band show? When I saw them it was acoustic, and their drummer has this crazy homemade kit he plays, it's amazing to watch. They're really cool guys, definitely go chat with them if you have the opportunity.
I'm pretty sure it'll be acoustic. I'm pumped.

[aradiantsunrise]

No, they fucking suck.


Maybe I'd go into a debate about that if you were more logical about it but I will say this...saying something sucks is the immature way to go about it, but then again you're just some whiny kid that says everything sucks and you're too narrow-minded to understand the art of Drop Dead, Gorgeous' music.

[thespearkid]

I've never heard Drop Dead Gorgeous but I'm reading their lyrics and they sound pretty lame.

Soaked in blood, only to be sterilized.
Served alive, I want to be traumatized.

[SteveD]

Maybe I'd go into a debate about that if you were more logical about it but I will say this...saying something sucks is the immature way to go about it, but then again you're just some whiny kid that says everything sucks and you're too narrow-minded to understand the art of Drop Dead, Gorgeous' music.

Though I understand what you are saying I can't agree with DDG and art being in the same sentence. They are a pretty generic hardcore/post hardcore band(screw genres) Nothing really sets them apart and their lyrics are sub par. Don't get me wrong its not like I hate them because I don't I I just don't think they are doing anything different

As for the topic.

Coheed & Cambria
The Dear Hunter
The Mars Volta
Protest The Hero - Kezia (Fortress Is a Semi Concept as well)
After The Sirens - What I Have To Give, Let It Be Enough
Catch 22 - Permanent Revolution
Forgive Durden - Wonderland (I believe this is a concept album)
My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade (Obviously)
Dream Theatre - Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory
Mastodon - Leviathan, Blood Mountain

[Broden Terry]

Keep an ear out for Fightstar's new music. They've promised a bit of Rock/Opera in one or two of their tracks.
Fightstar's first album Grand Unification is a concept album also but since it's still post/hardcore, maybe not your style. I'd still recommend them though.

www.myspace.com/fightstarmusic

[ForeverDelayed]

I'm pretty sure it'll be acoustic. I'm pumped.
So did you end up going? If so, how was it?

[myplasticyou]

forget rock operas. check out Trapped in the Closest. R. Kelly's hip-hopera