Concept albums are so much fun to work through, especially if you’re a fan of both music and storytelling. That being said, some such records focus on concepts that have been done to death. And some concept albums are truly, very much unique. Let’s look at a few examples of the latter, shall we?
1. ‘Slave To The Rhythm’ by Grace Jones
In an era where concept albums were either pure fluff or quite existential, Grace Jones decided to do something totally different and produce a concept album in which she was the concept.
Slave To The Rhythm was released back in 1985 and is one of Trevor Horn’s greatest productions of his career. This record feels like both a love letter to Jones and an autobiographical, dramatic retelling of her life story.
2. ‘The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars’ by David Bowie
It’s up for debate whether or not this record is actually a concept …