The five types of concept album

00:00 Intro
01:42 Type 1: The Rock Opera
04:00 Type 2: Dramatic Highlights
09:45 Type 3: A Collection of Songs On One Topic
11:26 Type 4: The Programmatic Symphony
13:12: Type 5: Songs by a Character

We're all familiar with the term concept album, but what does it actually mean to call something a concept album? I've been mulling this over and come up with five separate categories, each with its own rules and techniques. The five types are discussed here, with examples of each type. And the thumbnail is the ugliest yet!

Did I miss any categories? Is this an effective way to think about the taxonomy of the concept album? Are there great examples I haven't mentioned? Let me know in the comments.

[Purpurpillarz]

Lamb lies down on broadway is such an amazing concept album

[Sammeep]

The Lamb set my standards about what a concept album should be forever.

[dubidu]

You are extremely clever! Thank you so much.

[tfwnoyandere]

nothing beats obsolete by fear factory