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Year Zero by Nine Inch Nails (industrial / electronic / rock). A concept album about Americas possible future, written during the Bush era yet surprisingly and disappointingly just as on point today. Its got a lot of great tracks - Capital G and Me Im Not are two of my favourites and the albums main single, Survivalism, is also excellent.

Cruel Melody by Black Light Burns (alternative rock). Kind of a loose concept album. The singer / writer is Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit fame. The album goes from loud and aggressive at the beginning to slower and quieter by the end. Its nice to listen to before bed for that reason. 4 Walls, Mesopotamia, and I Am Where It Takes Me are good tracks to check out.

Entertainment by Waterparks. Its a solid pop-punk album, definitely not heavy listening but its not lighthearted either. The singer wrote it mostly about his relationship with his girlfriend at the time, his love for her, and dealing with self-doubt and insecurities related to being with someone. He found out shortly before the album released that she had been cheating on him. Its interesting hearing these songs where hes open and honest about his insecurities but still hopeful and happy, and knowing now that the reality was she didnt care about him much. It definitely makes certain songs darker. Check out Rare and Lucky People.

Strata presents The End Of The World, by Strata (indie / alternative rock), is another great concept album. Its basically about a man having a night in the city, having a drink with the Devil, and reflecting on his feelings about life, politics, and family. I love listening to this one at night and timing it just right so the last track is playing as the sun is coming up. Hot / Cold (Darling Dont), Poughkeepsie NY, and Coma Therapy are some standouts but this one really works best if you listen from start to finish.