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The Wall, a rock opera and concept album by the English band Pink Floyd, was first released.
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The Wall
1979 studio album by Pink Floyd
The Wall is the eleventh studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 30 November 1979 by Harvest/EMI and Columbia/CBS Records. It is a rock opera which explores Pink, a jaded rock star, as he constructs a psychological "wall" of social isolation. The Wall…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Rock opera
Rock music with a story told over multiple parts
A rock opera is a collection of rock music songs with lyrics that relate to a common story. Rock operas are typically released as concept albums and are not scripted for acting, which distinguishes them from operas, although several have been adapted as rock musicals. The use of…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Concept album
Album that uses its tracks to tell a self-contained story
A concept album is an album whose tracks hold a larger purpose or meaning collectively than they do individually. This is typically achieved through a single central narrative or theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, or lyrical. Sometimes the term is applied to albums…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Pink Floyd
English rock band
Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experiments, philosophical lyrics, and elaborate live performances, and became a…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)