In 2019, The Who’s “Tommy” turns 50 years old, Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” turns 40, and Green Day’s “American Idiot” turns 15. These three albums alone prove how powerful a concept album can truly be… but are they THE best concept albums in music of all time? If not, what are?

That’s what Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw debate in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick their top three choices on any given topic (bands, albums, songs, genres, whatever!). After they each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3.