On the topic of concept albums, the issue is not whether DED is one or not. I'm more interested in JMDLers' input on the DEFINITION of a concept album? Could we agree on principle first (if possible) before aguing about specifics.
In the record store last weekend I previewed a record by a new artist: Papa M (David Pajo & Tara Jane O'Neil on guitars). I purchased it because that one song I previewed sounded exactly like a JONI tuning, with acoustic guitars, although the whole album has a cohesive feeling. I don't think it is a Joni rip-off at all. Has anybody ever heard of these artists? Finally, on Amazon they're selling a Joni tribute ("Child of God" or something like that) with a naked child in a foetal position on the cover. Does anybody know whether this is any good? Laurent