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    Posted: February 25 2006 at 05:25
Hey

I'm trying to get my friend into the world of prog. What's the best album to start him out with?

I mean, I don't think Gentle Giant is a good idea.

I need something accessible. Any suggestions?
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pink floyd, theyre one of the few that are really popular with non-prog fans as well.
is there anybody out there?
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There are countless of threads around this forums. I suggest you use the search buttom...

Also, I think it will be very helpful to know what your friend is listening to nowadays..
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Originally posted by CloseTo a Brick CloseTo a Brick wrote:

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I mean, I don't think Gentle Giant is a good idea.

You'd be surprised, you know!

Yes or Genesis are always good choices, though
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Kansas-Leftoverture

Yes-The Ladder

Pink Floyd-Dark side of the moon
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go with these 5


Yes - The Yes Album (if they don't like this, improbable as it is, they won't like Yes)

King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King  (an essential in any collection.. especially a starter's

Genesis - Selling England by the Pound (guarantee the first song will grab any potential prog fan... and serve  a greater purpose... to dispell the notion that Genesis were....err.... Genesis hahahha)

Jethro Tull - Aqualung (not their best or greatest prog album... but a great starter... Thick as a Brick is not recommended for the uninitiated)

ELP - Brain Salad Surgery  (another essential in any rock collection.. and Toccata and Karn Evil 9 will knock their socks off hahahha)
The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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It depends on what he currently likes, tell us and we can advise you better.
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  1. PINK FLOYD - The Dark Side Of The Moon (1973)
  2. GENESIS - Selling England By The Pound (1973)
  3. YES - Fragile (1972)
  4. JETHRO TULL - Thick As A Brick (1972)
  5. ELP - Elp (1970)
  6. CURVED AIR - Air Conditioning (1970)
  7. HATFIELD & THE NORTH - The Rotter's Club (1975)
  8. RENAISSANCE - Scheherazade And Other Stories (1975)
  9. CAMEL - Moonmadness (1976)
  10. STARCASTLE - Starcastle (1976)
  11. CARAVAN - In The Land Of Grey And Pink (1971)
  12. VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR - Pawn Hearts (1971)
  13. MOODY BLUES - Days Of Future Passed (1967)
  14. PROCOL HARUM - Procol Harum (1967)
  15. FAMILY - Music In A Doll's House (1968)
  16. NICE - Ars Longa Vita Brevis (1968)
  17. KING CRIMSON - In The Court Of The Crimson King (1969)
  18. COLOSSEUM - Valentyne Suite (1969)
  19. STRAWBS - Hero & Heroine (1974)
  20. FOCUS - Hamburger Concerto (1974)
  21. BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST - Gone To Earth (1977)
  22. CIRCUS - Movin' On (1977)

22 artists - two albums from each year - from 1967 to 1977.

 
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Try with later Porcupine Tree, very accessible.
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