History in Five Songs 162: Concept Album Flops
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In Ep 162 Martin lays out the top 5 Concept Album Flops Yes – “The Revealing Science of God (Dance of the Dawn)” Iron Maiden – “The Prophecy” Pete Townshend – “Let’s Get Pretentious” Pink Floyd – “Your Possible Pasts” Queensryche – “One Foot in Hell”
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