There isn't really a consensus as to what a concept album actually is, but generally speaking, it's safe to say that it's an album with an overall theme. This collective meaning can be achieved in a number of different ways. The narrative can be made through lyrics, the instrumental, the sequence of songs, or simply by having a central theme around which the album revolves.
Today, concept albums are not as popular as they were back in the '60s or '70s, but there are still a few examples from the late 21st century. In this gallery, we look at some of the best ones ever released. Click on and get to know them.