I recently played Jeff WAyne's War Of The Worlds CD and it still ranks as one of the finst pieces of music ever in my opinion.
Richard Burton is outstanding as the narrator and Phil Lynott as Parson Nathanial is incredible, the CD also features one of the most enchanting songs ever recorded in Justin Haywood's Forever Autumn.
I know it wont be everyones cup of tea but to me its a timeless classic.....well thought out and great instrumentation by all involved.