This song is seen by most of the amateur “critics” who infest the internet as a piece of trite soundtrack filler that is supposedly unworthy of Pink’s talent. This is partly because it comes from an unnecessary sequel to an already disappointing … [Continue reading]
Double Feature Review: Finding Neverland/The Greatest Showman
These two shows, while released a few years apart from each other, had much in common. Both had distinctly Pop-flavored scores and beautifully stylized visuals. Both were retellings of the lives of famous historical figures that had almost nothing to … [Continue reading]
Man of La Mancha
Given that this show happens to be not only my favorite musical, but my favorite work of art in any medium, I’m not entirely sure I’m capable of assessing its merits with any degree of objectivity, but I intend to do my best. It helps that the work … [Continue reading]
“Heads & Tales” and “Sniper and Other Love Songs” by Harry Chapin
Harry Chapin’s first two albums, generally regarded as his best work by serious fans, are essentially companion pieces and were even released together as a two-disc set at one point. For this reason, I thought it only appropriate to cover both of … [Continue reading]
“Joe’s Garage” by Frank Zappa
Concept Albums and Album Rock Operas, while present to some extent within virtually all subgenres of Rock music, were particularly popular among the Progressive Rock, to the point where it almost became a running joke. This is not exactly surprising, … [Continue reading]
“Minnelli on Minnelli” and “Liza’s Back” by Liza Minnelli
In 1999 and 2002, Liza Minnelli performed a pair of one-woman concert shows in Broadway and West End theaters. Both were recorded as live albums, and they form a fascinating pair of opposites…the low point and the high point in the autumn of a … [Continue reading]
“All Around the World” by Oasis
Oasis were possibly the greatest of all the Nineties Britpop bands, but their third album, Be Here Now, while well-received at the time of its release, has somehow acquired a reputation as a massive disaster in the intervening years. This song, one … [Continue reading]
“A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra” by Frank Sinatra
Christmas albums, while by definition built around a theme, do not necessarily qualify as Concept Albums, at least by general consensus. Indeed, the vast majority of Christmas albums are far too unambitious to be in consideration for such a lofty … [Continue reading]
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