Originally Posted by tore

I think it's easier to get together and work together as a concept band. The bands I've been in have generally had pretty clear concepts that we all understood.

An added benefit is that I find it easier to be creative within a frame as well. It's easier to sit down and think "Okay, I'm gonna make a shanty" or "I'm gonna compose a Morricone-ish western tune" than just "I'm gonna make a song". At least I generally think so.