What direction should I take?

Hello everyone. I've been listening to some prog rock for a few years now, and although I've probably enjoyed it more than any other genre out there, I really haven't taken the time to explore it. And now, I want some suggestions on which bands should I start exploring, and which to wait a bit as I continue to enjoy the history of prog rock.

I'm always listening to King Crimson, Gentle Giant, and my personal favorite band (The Mars Volta [although this can be debated in terms of prog rock])

I used to enjoy Yes, but it kind of got old to me. However, I really only listened to Fragile, so that's probably why.

So now where should I go?  

RPI - Rock Progressivo Italiano. So much to discover and love - unique and still familiar, rough and yet smooth, celestial and yet earthbound.

Check it out!

Hi JBass!  All of the other genres you see here are just foreplay for the Italian Prog.  So have a little fun with Canterbury and Metal, then get to the good stuff     (I'm just kidding you guys, don't have a cow)

Go West, young man, like your family said. 

By the way, be sure and avail yourself of the streaming tracks on here.  I credit them with my discovery of Talisma, Pure Reason Revolution, The Reasoning, Hellborg's Art Metal, The Pineapple Thief, No Sound, Phideaux...


Edited by Slartibartfast - August 18 2008 at 14:55

Good suggestion.  I went through the top 100 list looking at artists I hadn't tried, gave Supertramp a try, and was glad I did.

memowakeman wrote: I am sure you can change your current direction, because if your fav band are TMV, then you already are in the wrong one.

Your statement is kind of confusing me. Please explain.

And yeah, I've been looking at all the top bands in each category. I definitely love those top artists lists. 

I cannot express enough thanks to all of you for giving me suggestions...and even more to those who have contributed to this site. I've been overwhelmed by the number of amazing bands listed on this site. And I'm sadly far, far from finishing my journey. :)        

ignatiusrielly wrote: How could I know where you should go if I don´t even know you! Go and find out how much wonderful music is out tere, not only prog. No one told me what I should listen to, and the same should apply to everyone.

hahahha..  I think he was looking for suggestions... not an invite to have the doggie collar put on and have our forum members don leather and grab whips and subject him to esquiste pain in the forms of listening to Genesis learn to play their insturments as they worked their way through the 70's

I say try:

Anekdoten

Especially if you love King Crimson

I hear Echolyn are also a good place to go if you enjoy Gentle Giant.