Monday, August 29, 2011

Rock Operas

"A rock opera is a work of rock music that presents a storyline told over multiple parts, songs or sections in the manner of opera. A rock opera differs from a conventional rock album, which usually includes songs that are not unified by a common theme or narrative. More recent developments include metal opera and rap opera (sometimes also called hip-hopera).[1] A rock opera tells a coherent story, and may involve songs performed as if sung by separate characters in a drama, as in classical opera.
A rock opera may or may not be presented in a staged performance. In recorded form it can be similar to a concept album (of which it is a subset), though the latter may simply set a mood or maintain a theme." via Wikipedia


Green Day- American Idiot


David Bowie- The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars


Frank Zappa- Joe's Garage


Mastodon- Crack the Skye


The Appleseed Cast- Two Conversations


The Decemberists- The Hazards of Love



Karen O's Psycho-Opera will be out soon & Paul McCartney's Ballet

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