Ep. 360: Conceptual Purgatory
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In this episode, we explore songs from concept albums from across the spectrum of rock n’ punk n’ metal, and we decide if the concept and songs within belong in heaven or in hell. Is the story worth telling? I the song worth hearing? They’re not all The Wall or Tommy… Some are The Elder! This is Conceptual Purgatory!
What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. Robert is forced to test his endurance and provide feedback, as he has no idea what he will be subjected to every week. Our hope is that we turn you on to something that was lost on your ears, or something you've simply forgotten about, or that (in our opinion) should have been the next big thing.
Songs this week include:
1. Geoff Tate – “The Scene Of The Crime / You Know My Fucking Name” from Operation: Mindcrime III (2026)
2. Battle Circus – “Utopium” from The Half-Light Symphoy (2008)
3. Refused – “Summerholidays Vs. Punkroutine” from The Shape Of Punk To Come: A Chemical Bombation In 12 Bursts (1998)
4. Dome – “Penultimate” from We Are Machine (2017)
5. Fates Warning – “A Pleasant Shade Of Gray Part VII” from A Pleasant Shade Of Gray (1997)
6. Cursive – “Twin Dragon / Hello Skeleton” from I Am Gemini (2012)
7. Projekt Gemineye – “The Lost Generation” from Canada: Stories And Legends (2024)
8. The Jam – “Little Boy Soldiers” from Setting Sons (1979)
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