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    Posted: February 07 2024 at 14:15

From Singer-Songwriter to something quite different even not entirely, and my favourite Rock Operas are 
(in chronological order):

The Pretty Things (UK) - S.F. Sorrow (1968)
The Who (UK) - Tommy (1969)
Lloyd Weber & Rice (UK) - Jesus Christ Superstar (1970)
The Who (UK - Quadrophenia (1973)
Genesis (UK) - The Lamb Lies down on Broadway (1974)
Pink Floyd (UK) - The Wall (1979)

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No order.

Frank Zappa - Joe's Garage
Rush - 2112 and Hemispheres
Ayreon - The Human Equation
Dream Theater - Scenes from a Memory
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
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^^ Those in the firdst list, plus I'll add The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Phantom of the Paradise (1974) and AD/BC: A Rock Opera (2004).



EDIT: Actually, a better term for these I mention is rock musicals.

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so what's the difference between a rock opera and a concept album? Confused
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

so what's the difference between a rock opera and a concept album? Confused

I'm using RYM's definition: https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/rock-opera/  .
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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

so what's the difference between a rock opera and a concept album? Confused

I'm using RYM's definition: https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/rock-opera/  .

That surely did not help. Confused
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Don't know what a rock opera is :-)
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Ziggy Stardust should make the list, I still think Bowie is a bit overrated, but that's a great record
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

so what's the difference between a rock opera and a concept album? Confused

Concept and vocals. I think the main aspect of a Rock/Metal opera is having a concept involving a narrative with several characters who are singing dialogues, usually with different vocalists. 
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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

so what's the difference between a rock opera and a concept album? Confused

Concept and vocals. I think the main aspect of a Rock/Metal opera is having a concept involving a narrative with several characters who are singing dialogues, usually with different vocalists. 

oh, got it. Confused
By this definition, Tommy is not a rock opera. 
But most of Ayreon are rock operas. Confused LOL
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^ Would you say that the Ayreon concept albums are NOT rock operas?Smile
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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

^ Would you say that the Ayreon concept albums are NOT rock operas?Smile

No, I will not tell you that. Smile
But I will say that I can't stand the band anymore. LOL
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^ The key is to take a break from listening to any good band before you suffer from over-exposure.

BTW: Listening to Tommy right now, perfectly fits my description. On wikipedia rock opera is just defined as a concept album, but it then goes on to say that  "The use of various character roles within the song lyrics is a common storytelling device." Looking at all the rock operas I know, they all have one or more vocalists singing about an unfolding story involving one or more characters, including Tommy. This distinguishes it from other releases that are merely concept albums. Staying close to Ayreon, examples would be the Star One releases, which are concept/theme based but not quite rock operas. 
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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

^ The key is to take a break from listening to any good band before you suffer from over-exposure.

BTW: Listening to Tommy right now, perfectly fits my description. On wikipedia rock opera is just defined as a concept album, but it then goes on to say that  "The use of various character roles within the song lyrics is a common storytelling device." Looking at all the rock operas I know, they all have one or more vocalists singing about an unfolding story involving one or more characters, including Tommy. This distinguishes it from other releases that are merely concept albums. Staying close to Ayreon, examples would be the Star One releases, which are concept/theme based but not quite rock operas. 

I know Tommy is considered a rock opera.

It makes sense how you made a difference between rock operas and concept albums. 

A rock opera is a concept album, but a concept album is not a rock opera. LOL
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Top 12 Rock Operas

5 stars 2016: Ayreon - The Theatre Equation - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRPhKLgNffpwY267Kw2NOx5pBMVV7L6iJ

5 stars 1999: Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mY0UJ7SdDG7n4DgXGJ_h-vG0QH9LpayaA

5 stars 2004: Epica - We Will Take You With Us - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuKZKTM5dH4

5 stars 1980: Olivia Newton John & ELO - Xanadu - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8Lpw39GxwbPVLo0-3N1rQL_5hMmMWowZ

5 stars 2002: Tangerine Dream - Inferno (Live) - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0D001E6BCA7A454A

5 stars 1975: Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble -  Live at the Empire Pool, Wembley: King Arthur on Ice - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoIDt_C5y1LvKmTio-XAjWqR5mj5iGwID
5 stars 2003: Rick Wakeman and the New English Rock Ensemble - Out There - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoIDt_C5y1Lu4u9ia3dmybR8-wrmo8Psl
5 stars 2012: Rick Wakeman - Journey to the Centre of the Earth -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoIDt_C5y1LsBSxmCn5NIcIgf-jA0AGwS
5 stars 2017: Rick Wakeman - The Phantom of the Opera - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoIDt_C5y1Lt8uOgwGQazOgvPCEZ5fHIi



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^^ Last weekend, I went into a charity shop and picked up a MINT CD reissue for erm... 50p Wacko

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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:


I know Tommy is considered a rock opera.

It makes sense how you made a difference between rock operas and concept albums. 

A rock opera is a concept album, but a concept album is not a rock opera. LOL

Would you consider some of the Avantasia offerings to be Rock Operas? 


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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:



I only heard this record a couple weeks ago, and I can't stop listening to it, a great record, 5 stars
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