Concept Albums
Everything published on Viyolens under Concept Albums — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Essential Prog Rock Albums Explained
No filler, no hype — just the prog rock albums that genuinely changed what a rock record could be, explained one by one.
A Beginner's Guide to Art Pop
No fixed tempo, no required synth, no dress code beyond a willingness to mess with pop's expectations while keeping a hook that actually lands.
A Beginner's Guide to Progressive Rock
Long songs and odd time signatures don't have to be intimidating. Here's the honest, no-nonsense way in.
Essential Progressive Rock Albums Explained
These are the records worth sitting with, start to finish, the way they were actually written to be heard.
Concept Albums is filed under
All topics
Art Pop
Art pop pairs memorable pop songwriting with experimental production, bold visuals and a more conceptual edge.
Prog Rock
Complex, ambitious rock with extended structures, intricate musicianship and layered arrangements.
Progressive Rock
Progressive rock uses complex structures, technical playing and layered arrangements for ambitious compositions.
