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| | Good Core Concept Albums | | 1 |  | Silverstein
A Shipwreck in the Sand
The album features a conceptual storyline, written by lead vocalist Shane Told. Prior to the release of the album, an official album website was revealed, which told the tale of a vessel which set sail to find resources, and begin a new world, but when no new land is to be found, the crew revolts and turns against their captain. The album is divided into four chapters: It Burns Within Us All (tracks 1–3), Liars, Cheaters and Thieves (tracks 4–7), Fight Fire with Fire (tracks 8–10), and Death and Taxes (tracks 11–14). Upon release of the album, it was revealed the story of the ship and its captain was just a metaphor of betrayal, similar to that faced by the protagonist in the main storyline. | | 2 |  | Silverstein
This Is How the Wind Shifts
The idea of this album is how a person's life can change forever with just one event. It is the "what if" that everyone thinks about from time to time. This album is different from a typical start to finish story concept album, or an album where all the songs have a common theme. Each track has a parallel track that tells the story in a different light, what would have happened if things were different due to a single event. The song titles of each parallel track go together, forming a sentence or in some cases two words that relate to each other and to the story. Overall, the point of this album is not to prove the existence of fate, or to disprove it. It's a discussion of life, of loss, of and , of success within failure, of failure within success, of the struggle between your actions and your feelings, and how those don't always go together. | | 3 |  | Silverstein
I Am Alive In Everything I Touch
I Am Alive in Everything I Touch is a conceptual album penned by lyricist and lead vocalist Shane Told. The album is split into 4 chapters: "Borealis" (North), "Austeralis" (South), "Zephyrus" (West) and "Eurus" (East). Each track’s setting is a different city that geographically falls into that region, with real life recordings of each city incorporated into the songs. Told had this to say about the album: All the city clips we recorded, the transitions, and making sure the concept really worked and told this story of loneliness despite being surrounded by so much excitement. As much as I’ve put myself out there over all the records we’ve done, there’s something more real about this one. At times I almost stopped myself and said, is this going too far? Am I going to say something I’m going to regret? And after taking a step back and a few breaks from writing, I decided I needed to do this. | | 4 |  | Oh, Sleeper
Son Of The Morning
The album is a concept album based on the epic battle between Satan and God. Described by Kinard, the lyrics to the title track are the Devil calling out with threats to God and the chorus to the song is God's reply. The rest of the album as follows is based on God talking to people of the earth and gathering upon angels before reaching the final track "The Finisher" wherein God prevails in banishing Satan and cuts off his horns. | | 5 |  | Oh, Sleeper
Children Of Fire
The concept of the album mainly focuses on the aftermath of the battle between God and Satan. It begins by continuing from the end of "The Finisher," which is the last track on their previous album Son of the Morning. "The Finisher" describes the final battle between God and Satan, and it ends in God severing the horns of Satan. Now, as the starting of the aftermath in this album, Satan's horns have fallen to the ground, and both God and Satan vanish. Now all of humanity is left wondering what happened, so the first half of the album describes everyone coming to the general consensus that God and Satan are both dead and that they have killed each other in battle; thus, now there is no fear of Hell or reward of Heaven. | | 6 |  | Parkway Drive
Deep Blue
Deep Blue is a concept album that follows the narrative of the protagonist realising how fucked up the society he's living in. | | 7 |  | Ice Nine Kills
Every Trick in the Book
Each song was heavily inspired by a work of literature.
"The Nature of the Beast" is inspired by George Orwell’s 1945 novel "Animal Farm".
“Communion of the Cursed” is inspired William Peter Blatty’s "The Exorcist".
“Bloodbath & Beyond” is inspired by Bram Stoker’s 1897 classic, "Dracula".
“The Plot Sickens” is inspired by Piers Paul Read’s 1974 book "Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors".
“Star-Crossed Enemies” is inspired by William Shakespeare’s popular play ""Romeo and Juliet"".
“Me, Myself & Hyde” is inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde".
“Alice” is inspired by Beatrice Sparks' 1971 novel "Go Ask Alice".
“The People in the Attic” is inspired by "The Diary of Anne Frank".
“Tess-Timony” is inspired by Thomas Hardy’s "Tess of the d'Urbervilles".
“Hell in the Hallways” is inspired by Stephen King’s 1974 novel "Carrie". | | 8 |  | Jamie's Elsewhere
They Said a Storm Was Coming
The idea behind "They Said A Storm Was Coming" is to create a narrative revolving around a fictional tale of a 19th century voyager/mapmaker who becomes stranded at sea, and faces many challenges in his endeavors to escape. | | 9 |  | Loathe (UK)
The Cold Sun
The Cold Sun is a concept record; a compelling 35 minute long meandering into the depths of a dark, post-apocalyptic tale. The record follows the adjacent timeline of two protagonists (A & B), who exist during a dystopian future, stricken by tragedy and the ever looming apocalypse | | 10 |  | Forevermore
Integral
Integral is a concept album based in the psychological theory of spiral dynamics. The theory of spiral dynamics is set up in different levels and tiers. The colors are represented on the album cover, and the songs themselves also match up with the colors. While the two instrumentals, "I" and "Ikigai," do not match up to a set color, the other nine songs match up in order. The album questions how fundamental differences in humanity come about, and how we, as the human race, can overcome them. | |
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05.01.18 | Son Of The Morning is a really sweet album | Get Low
05.01.18 | I would argue that A Shipwreck in the Sand is Silverstein's only true concept album. All of their albums share thematically similar tracks, but ASITS is the only one that tells a story from start to finish. | SteakByrnes
05.01.18 | 7 is their worst record by far, some good shit on it tho. 8 is an absolute gem | BeyondCosby
05.01.18 | Not really "core" but check out Amunensis by Monuments. | JeetJeet
05.01.18 | I'm surprised Terminal Redux isnt on here. Everyone nuts for that album and I hear the concept is epic.
Edit: oh nvm guess this is only for metalcore/post hardcore | SteakByrnes
05.01.18 | Good rec cosby, they're almost done with their new album finally | bloc
05.01.18 | Lmao this nigga on a one list per day streakkkkk son don't stop now | Get Low
05.01.18 | He's making some interesting lists, too. | SteakByrnes
05.01.18 | Lmao nice | SCREAM!
05.01.18 | "Deep Blue is a concept album that follows the narrative of the protagonist realising how fucked up the society he's living in."
2 3dgy 4 me | Get Low
05.01.18 | lmao | VaxXi
05.01.18 | "Deep Blue is a concept album that follows the narrative of the protagonist realising how fucked up the society he's living in."
We live in a society... | splinter
05.01.18 | @bloc I won't stop, don't worry | Veldin
05.01.18 | fuck ice nine kills, that's all i gotta say | SteakByrnes
05.01.18 | lmao why | Veldin
05.01.18 | they hassled me multiple times at warped tour to buy their CD and when I finally lost my nerve and told them to leave me alone they insulted me and laughed at me. | SteakByrnes
05.01.18 | They've always been nice to me, maybe you're just a nerd | Veldin
05.01.18 | this was for their The Burning EP which I actually enjoyed, but their incessant prodding and immaturity left a bad taste in my mouth. | SteakByrnes
05.01.18 | That was so long ago | Veldin
05.01.18 | there's no doubt I was/am nerdier than most of the short-short wearing Warped Tour goers, but I've never had a band hassle me like a goddamn petitioner outside of a public library. Luckily, my gf at the time had bigger balls than me and told them to fuck off. | Get Low
05.01.18 | That's why I have no interest in ever meeting any musician whom I listen to. | Veldin
05.01.18 | yeah like '07 or '08. I'm sure they've matured and are a fine bunch of people, but it really turned me off from listening to their new material. And I should mention it was two specific members of the band, not the entire band. I hold grudges >:[ | SteakByrnes
05.01.18 | Every musician I've met, including Spencer of Ice Nine multiple times, has been cool af and nice | Veldin
05.01.18 | @GetLow - most musicians I've met are really down to earth and humble. The only other bad encounter I've had was with Anthony Green outside of a show for Circa, but I'm pretty sure he was high or drunk, so he was just kinda being a dick. Again, sure he's usually a fine dude, but when you meet people you look up to or admire and they're mean or rude it really sticks with you. | Veldin
05.01.18 | Another weird band experience was seeing Brand New live in 2010 and Jesse cried on stage during Seatbelt Song; that was just kinda awkward. | BeyondCosby
05.01.18 | He was probably thinking of the pending sexual offense charges. | bloc
05.01.18 | He probably didn't see enough underage kids in the crowd | Demon of the Fall
05.01.18 | Persefore - Core
It is a concept album heavily influenced by Greek mythology so it counts. | cold
05.01.18 | "maybe you're just a nerd"
Are you in Ice Nine Kills? | cold
05.01.18 | "The only other bad encounter I've had was with Anthony Green outside of a show for Circa, but I'm pretty sure he was high or drunk, so he was just kinda being a dick."
More than likely, he was on heroin at that time. He's battled with that addiction for a long time and has been sober for a good number of years now, I suggest looking more into him as of late, especially his solo work. He's a super good dude and down to earth, and very fan-oriented. I just love him to bits | SteakByrnes
05.01.18 | "Are you in Ice Nine Kills?"
Yes I am the full band | cold
05.01.18 | I thought you didn't suck | SteakByrnes
05.01.18 | Hello? Safe Is Just A Shadow and Predator Becomes The Prey are great records | cold
05.01.18 | That's a no from me, dawg | SteakByrnes
05.01.18 | how dare you | cold
05.01.18 | Ice Nine Kills can suck my Ice Nine Dickkkkkkkkkkk | splinter
05.03.18 | @SteakByrnes I hype that intro to The People Under The Stairs so much | BeyondCosby
05.03.18 | Coldheaven so cold even his dick made of ice. | SteakByrnes
05.03.18 | Red Sky Warning tho |
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