concept album

noun

: a collection of songs about a specific theme or story

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The musical is a cult favorite among Broadway enthusiasts, having existed in numerous forms since the concept album's release in 1984, including a 1986 West End run and a much shorter 1988 Broadway bow. EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Lekman will release a full-length concept album of the same name in September, featuring the wedding songs from the novel along with others that describe the story. Katy Hershberger august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025 The track leads his upcoming concept album, out October 17, which explores each song from the perspective of a different object at an estate sale. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025 Crafted as a concept album, Midnights draws inspiration from various sleepless nights, exploring themes from self-reflection to revenge fantasies to falling in love. Nicole Sands, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for concept album

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