Highly regarded albums you haven't heard.

The.Crimson.King wrote: HarbouringTheSoul wrote: I would recommend pretty much anybody to start with Lateralus, simply because that's by far my favorite. It also has the most connection to prog. Aenima is a fan favorite too; that one is a bit closer to alternative rock/metal (but still pretty proggy), but I find that one a little too uneven honestly. Thanks, I'll give it a try

I agree that Tool is far from being typical "prog metal" and there's a lot of good to come from their music.

HarbouringTheSoul wrote: I would recommend pretty much anybody to start with Lateralus, simply because that's by far my favorite. It also has the most connection to prog. Aenima is a fan favorite too; that one is a bit closer to alternative rock/metal (but still pretty proggy), but I find that one a little too uneven honestly.

I would recommend pretty much anybody to start with Lateralus, simply because that's by far my favorite. It also has the most connection to prog. Aenima is a fan favorite too; that one is a bit closer to alternative rock/metal (but still pretty proggy), but I find that one a little too uneven honestly.

Guldbamsen wrote: HolyMoly wrote: I still have never heard a Le Orme album.  Someday. I looked back at the old thread Rushfan provided a link to above, and am happy to say that since my last post there over a year ago, I have taken the time to listen to a Flower Kings album, a Dream Theater album, and a post-Fish Marillion album.  They haven't become favorites or anything, but they are good albums and I can see why people like them. Which Flower Kings album did you check out Steve?

"Unfold the Future".  A friend of mine thought it might be the one closest to my tastes.

The.Crimson.King wrote: I'm really into some forms of metal like doom & stoner (old Black Sabbath, Cathedral, Electric Wizard, My Dying Bride, Cephalic Carnage, Candlemass, etc...) as well as Opeth, some Iron Maiden, Yob, etc...and have tried prog metal but just didn't like it.

Tool is nothing like typical prog metal. If you're into the kind of stuff you listed above, I'd say there's a decent chance you might enjoy Tool.

Never heard RUSH. Not too much in girls bands.

^Very nice list indeed.

I still have never heard a Le Orme album.  Someday.

I looked back at the old thread Rushfan provided a link to above, and am happy to say that since my last post there over a year ago, I have taken the time to listen to a Flower Kings album, a Dream Theater album, and a post-Fish Marillion album.  They haven't become favorites or anything, but they are good albums and I can see why people like them.

My post from a previous thread with same topic.

rushfan4 wrote: I have missed pretty much the entire RPI category so far aside from a couple of PFMs. VDGG - Godbluff and Still Life. Anglagard - Hybris or Epilog Peter Hammill - The Silent Corner and the Empty Stage (and many of his other solo works) Harmonium - Si On Avait... Mike Oldfield - Ommadawn Bacamarte - Depois De Fim Focus - Hamburger Concerto (and most of their other albums) Bubu - Anabelas Frank Zappa - much of his discography. Hatfield and the North - S/t and Rotters' Club. Hawkwind - most of Hawkwind, aside from Blood on The Earth, Hall of the Mountain Grill and In Search of Space. I am sure there are quite a few others but these are what i can think of as far as "major" misses. I referenced the PA top 100 to compile the list. EDIT: Also thought of others: Steve Hackett - Voyage of the Acoltyte Can - Tago Mago Kate Bush - Hounds of Love (recently purchased though so will be able to check off of the list.) Wishbone Ash - Argus On the flipside, I can say that I recently listened to Mirage from Camel for the very first time. There was also a second classic album that I recently listened to for the very first time which I was going to include in this edit, but I'll be damned if I can remember what it was now that I am typing it. Getting old does wonders for one's......oh what do you call that thing again? EDIT EDIT: Now I remember, it was In the Land of Grey and Pink by Caravan.

http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85482&PN=3

Vandergraff generator-- Gold Bluff and Pawn Hearts
Gentle Giant--Octopus
Gong---I've listened to nothing. Haven't explored them yet
Hawkwind--Warrior at the edge of time. They just released a remastered special Ed of this album and I want it. :)
ELOY--haven't explored them yet, so nothing. Think I wanna start with Planets
Kayo Dot--Choirs of the eye. This is in large part cause i didnt love Toby driver's work on maudlin of the well.
EROS-- DüNs. I cannot get a hold of this album. Maybe Doug Larson has it?

That's all I can think of right now...sure there is more. :)