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music7 hours ago•17 min saved

Willow Sings on Claypool and Lennon's Bold Concept Album

Les Claypool and Sean Lennon discuss three years of work on the Claypool Lennon Delirium’s third album, The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, a sprawling rock opera featuring Willow as the sole guest vocalist; they detail their contrasting creative dynamics, the challenge of weaving a narrative through songs inspired by an AI thought experiment, and announce a 2026 Claypool Gold tour where Primus, the Delirium, and Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade will share the stage.

via Rolling Stone|

#concept-album #les-claypool #music

music3 months ago•2 min saved

Rosalía's 'Lux': A Bold Blend of Contradictions and Innovation

Rosalía's album LUX explores themes of forgiveness, spirituality, and personal transformation through a blend of flamenco, pop, and experimental sounds, emphasizing active emotional choices and deepening her artistic expression beyond mainstream pop.

via Pitchfork|

#concept-album #flamenco-pop #forgiveness

music3 months ago•4 min saved

Rosalía's Lux: A Revolutionary and Celebrated Album

Rosalía's fourth album, Lux, is a groundbreaking, operatic, and highly personal work that blends classical music with modern production, reflecting her artistic evolution and personal upheavals, and is considered one of the year's most innovative albums.

via BBC|

#concept-album #innovative #lux

entertainment9 months ago•4 min saved

Miley Cyrus's 'Something Beautiful': A New Artistic Chapter

Miley Cyrus is releasing her most ambitious album yet, 'Something Beautiful,' inspired by Pink Floyd's The Wall, focusing on themes of healing and positivity, featuring collaborations with notable artists, and accompanied by a companion film.

via Rolling Stone|

#album #concept-album #entertainment

music-review1 year ago•2 min saved

Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady' Poised to Top U.K. Charts, Challenges Taylor Swift

Eminem's "The Death of Slim Shady" is a concept album depicting a final showdown between his personas, Marshall Mathers and Slim Shady. The album features offensive and dated content, with moments of genuine inspiration, but ultimately flounders in its message. The climax, "Guilty Conscience 2," sees Marshall killing off Slim Shady, symbolizing an attempt at absolution.

via Pitchfork|

#concept-album #eminem #music-critique

music1 year ago•6 min saved

"Exploring Taylor Swift's Musical Evolution: From 'Tortured Poets' to Hauntingly Brilliant Songs"

Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is a concept album exploring the five stages of grief and is a "secret double album" with 31 songs. The album addresses Swift's personal life, including her breakup with Joe Alwyn and new relationship with Travis Kelce. It features collaborations with Florence Welch and continues Swift's tradition of emotional track fives. The album's muted aesthetic combines elements of her previous works, and it includes references to mental health and self-perception.

via Pitchfork|

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music2 years ago•5 min saved

Paul Simon's Spiritual Journey in 'Seven Psalms': A Review

Paul Simon's new album "Seven Psalms" reflects on end-of-life issues and religion, with concerns in the past, present, and future. The album is being released digitally as one long track, with the majority of the instrumentation consisting of Simon himself plucking acoustic guitar or other stringed instruments. The album feels like a summation, something Simon felt compelled to do after previously telling himself he was done making new albums.

via Variety|

#concept-album #end-of-life #music