Fifty Years of the Concept Album in Popular Music: From the Beatles to Beyoncé

by Eric Wolfson

Book Overview

The concept album is one of popular music's most celebrated-and misunderstood-achievements. This book examines the untold history of the rock concept album, from The Beatles to Beyonc .

The roots of the concept album are nearly as old as the long-playing record itself, as recording artists began using the format to transcend a mere collection of songs into a listening experience that takes the listener on a journey through its unifying...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501391801
• ISBN13: 9781501391804
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"