I agree with you. Although WT and TF aren't technically considered "concept albums", I think everything puts out has a some sort of theme or constant message throughout. TDS was the only one with a really specific, defined story though.

yeah, In TDS he at first had a concept in mind and then he started to write the songs. In WT and TF he wrote songs all the time during a special period of time/life and then put it in order

The Fragile was a concept album, but it had no storyline.

[QUOTE=Scruples]The Fragile was a concept album, but it had no storyline.[/QUOTE]
That's kind of contradictory.

[QUOTE=DarkthroneEmperor]That's kind of contradictory.[/QUOTE]

No it's not.

Yes it is.

someone told me that nin was one person... is this true?

[QUOTE=woundedmonkey]someone told me that nin was one person... is this true?[/QUOTE]
Yes(but not live)
Trent Reznor would be that ONE.

[QUOTE=DarkthroneEmperor]Yes it is.[/QUOTE]

No it's not.

[QUOTE=Scruples]No it's not.[/QUOTE]
A concept album is an album with a storyline. I don't see how it could be considered a concept album if it has no storyline.

[QUOTE=Scruples]No it's not.[/QUOTE]

To be a concept album, it must have a storyline or at least a main theme on all songs.

The order isn't necesary.

[QUOTE=heavy metal kid]To be a concept album, it must have an storyline or [b]at least a main theme on all songs.[/b]

The order isn't necesary.[/QUOTE]

This is why the Fragile is a concept album, not because it has a storyline. Just like Dark Side of the Moon and Ride the Lightning.

What theme does The Fragile have?

[QUOTE=DarkthroneEmperor]What theme does The Fragile have?[/QUOTE]
[quote=Trent Reznor, in a 1999 interview]There's a general theme to the album of systems failing and things sort of falling apart.[/quote]

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Fair enough. :) I always thought every song had some kind of emotional consistency, but it never had anything specific enough to be considered a concept album.

Wikipedia is a wonderful website. I could get lost for hours.

[QUOTE=DarkthroneEmperor]Fair enough. :) I always thought every song had some kind of emotional consistency, but it never had anything specific enough to be considered a concept album.[/QUOTE]

A concept album that tells a story is a rock opera, I believe.

And yes, Wikipedia is "teh ****."

[QUOTE=bwnstl]No it's not.[/QUOTE]

A concept album that has no storyline is an oxymoron. A concept album is an album that tells a story. :confused:

So who thinks a NIN/Porcupine Tree tour would be worth losing your virginity to a 35 year old biker named Chuck just to see the concert? :-D I would.

While The Fragile is not a concept album in the more convential storyline approach, like TDS, it does have some linking themes. Musically, there are some repeated sounds, such as the music in The Frail being repeated a couple times throughout. There are other, much more subtle examples of this. Also, lyrically, there are some definite themes.

With Teeth DID start out as a concept album (Bleedthrough), and there are some repeated lyrical themes (lines blurring, one being right where he belongs), but otherwise, it does not hold much of an actual concept.

[QUOTE=Dr. Jake Destructo]A concept album that has no storyline is an oxymoron. A concept album is an album that tells a story. :confused:[/QUOTE]

No it's not!!!

A concept album [i]can[/i] tell a story, but it doesn't have to. It can just have a general theme that all the songs adhere to. For example: Ride the Lightning is a concept album, because all songs are ways of dying, which is the theme.

I just found Halo's 1-17 on my college network. I have a lot of listening to do. :cool:

hey guys i got the 2 halos i was missing. But i am missing that track hurt from ....And all that could of been. aim me on AngryYoungMan621 today PLEASE!!!

Apparently you're busy doing your homework...

hehe sorry about that man. Thanks for the track!! :thumb:

G_Mac07 can you make me a favor and delete your avater? replace it... please. its horrible. is so gay

[QUOTE=repcak]G_Mac07 can you make me a favor and delete your avater? replace it... please. its horrible. is so gay[/QUOTE]

Are you not comfortable enough with your sexuality that a little of David Hasslehoff's manly chest bothers you that much?

Nofx Rule
 

NOFX :lol: RULE HAHA

Umm... okay?

David Hasslehoff > most of you in terms of awesomness

[QUOTE=Dr. Jake Destructo]So who thinks a NIN/Porcupine Tree tour would be worth losing your virginity to a 35 year old biker named Chuck just to see the concert? :-D I would.[/QUOTE]
I've never heard any Procupined Tree, so I couldn't tell you.

Porcupine Tree is one of those bands that I want to get into (because they're obviously talented musically) but cannot because they have that little cheesiness factor that I cannot stand.

Not sure if this has ever been posted, but an in depth article and analysis of The Downward Spiral.

[url]http://www.sickamongthepure.com/files/2002/02/TDS/TDS.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Dried Muffin Remnants]Porcupine Tree is one of those bands that I want to get into (because they're obviously talented musically) but cannot because they have that little cheesiness factor that I cannot stand.[/QUOTE]
The band name is an instant turnoff for me.

[QUOTE=Tibbs]NOFX :lol: RULE HAHA[/QUOTE]
you're an idiot

[QUOTE=Jake.]So who thinks a NIN/Porcupine Tree tour would be worth losing your virginity to a 35 year old biker named Chuck just to see the concert? :-D I would.[/QUOTE]

I'd do it. :amaze:

[QUOTE=repcak]G_Mac07 can you make me a favor and delete your avater? replace it... please. its horrible. is so gay[/QUOTE]

It's totally gay, which is why it cracks me up. It'll stay for a week or so.

[QUOTE=G_Mac07]It's totally gay, which is why it cracks me up. It'll stay for a week or so.[/QUOTE]
ok, then i won't be on MX anymore... for ... one week?! :wave:
bye, bye... till next week.

eh,im not excited about a new NIN album,theyr good but i lost interest in them before with teeth came out

[QUOTE=Thor'sHammer]eh,im not excited about a new NIN album,[b]he's[/b] good but i lost interest in [b]him[/b] before with teeth came out[/QUOTE]

Fix'd.

[QUOTE=repcak]ok, then i won't be on MX anymore... for ... one week?! :wave:
bye, bye... till next week.[/QUOTE]

oh noes! :(

Gwah!! Why'd you change it for him? You're supposed to stick it to the man!!

I'm very, very disappointed in you.