His concerts where just concerts, they were shows, in every sense of the word! A lot of the theatrics other bands started using began with AC. Most of his music, especially the early stuff I'm more familiar with, was death hag heaven. A lot of his stuff was message music; most told a really good story. I'd have a hard time picking a fav album. I love "Alice Goes to Hell" because it talks about his time in rehab, etc. as well does "From the Inside". Ozzy, Kiss, Marilyn Manson, etc., naught but dandruff on Alice's shoulder.