Top five albums that tell a story
January 15, 2015
“Because The Internet” by Childish Gambino (2013):
The greatest story ever told, the modernized Great Gatsby… TOLD THROUGH MUSIC. Taken from real life experiences, “The Kid” is a ridiculously rich kid who lives in his mansion alone, with no hope of ever having any adult supervision or parental guidance. Like most children in this situation, he has no idea idea how to deal with success, even if it’s not his own. He becomes a drugged trap lord that must face the consequences of having a drug addiction, shallow priorities, and dangerous friends.
The story of an extremely talented pinball player (that’s what Pinball Wizard is about by the way)… WHO IS DEAF AND BLIND. One of the first rock operas captures the estimated struggles and experiences of being deaf and blind… through music, which doesn’t really make any sense (SENSE, get it?) but try to look over it.
“Channel Orange” by Frank Ocean (2012):
The story of a group of depressed drug-addicted kids… WHO ARE FILTHY RICH. This album shows the darker less glorified side of adolescent wealth. The children find their way down the dark path of depression and suicidal thoughts, with the occasional fun night thrown in there.
“2014 Forest Hills Drive” by J. Cole (2014 obviously):
The true story of a kid that grew up in the projects and battled gang violence and racism to stay alive… WHO IS NOW A MULTIMILLION DOLLAR GENIUS. The music illustrates the struggles and fear that growing up in a big city can create, with an explanation of how he turned his life around and found happiness through seizing power in the hip-hop world, then turning back around to destroy the power he always wanted. “Here comes lil’ ol’ Jermaine with every ounce of strength in his veins too snatch the crown from whoever y’all think has it. But rather than place it on his head as soon as he grabs it. Poof, boom, pow, it’s like magic. With a flash and a BANG the crown disintegrates, and falls to the Earth from which it came. Ain’t gonna be no more kings.”
“American Idiot” by Green Day (2004):
The story of a country that raised nothing but rebellious children who are oppressed by their leaders just because they chose a different route to happiness. A story so impactful that it is now… A BROADWAY MUSICAL. This album shows the transcendentalist and rebellious way of looking at life, that Billie claims is what brought him to chase and attain his dream of being a 21st century rockstar. Most of the album actually takes place in his own imagination, where he fights most of his battles. “American Idiot” is truly the battle cry of a generation.
