I don't think it was a well-executed theme, lol.
And I think it was.
I already told you that a concept does not instantly make it better, lulz. Otherwise Relapse > TES in your little world.
The presence of a concept doesnt make an album better, because every album is automatically supposed to has it, otherwise it's not an album. And why did you put this comparison of Relapse and TES? You think that TES doesnt have a concept? It has, more to say it is perfectly-executed.
But we are talking about Relapse and Recovery. Why do I say that Relapse is a way better
album than Recovery? Because I consider the existence of the album being as a single whole for a huge factor.
It doesnt mean that I cant see that there are some shitty songs on it, I admit it. Relapse would have been better without them. Take them away and you'll get almost perfect album. But, take away songs from Recovery and all you will get is the less quantity of songs.