Progressive songs from non-prog bands

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   So is "Brothers in Arms" - DS played on the outskirts of prog just about from the word go, IMO.
Jane's Addiction might be pushing it a bit tho' - superb band and way out there, but next you'll be saying that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are prog! Progressive is not equal to prog, or we'd have the Beatles in the archives 
I reckon that Muse's "Absolution" is a prog album, as is "OK Computer" by Radiohead. 
Then there's my old favourites, Diamond Head, the original prog metal band. However I could see the floodgates opening for Def Leppard (their 1st 2 albums were in much the same vein as DH) and several other NWOBHM bands that tried their hands at prog. 
I would also add Budgie - their "Bandolier" album is an absolute gem.
Lastly, Metallica - say what you like about the general tone of "Kill 'Em All", "Ride The Lightning" and "Master of Puppets" - those are 3 of the most progressive metal albums EVER. Heck, even Dream Theater cover stuff from that album.

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	So is "Brothers in Arms" - DS played on the outskirts of prog just about from the word go, IMO. Jane's Addiction might be pushing it a bit tho' - superb band and way out there, but next you'll be saying that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are prog! Progressive is not equal to prog, or we'd have the Beatles in the archives I reckon that Muse's "Absolution" is a prog album, as is "OK Computer" by Radiohead. Then there's my old favourites, Diamond Head, the original prog metal band. However I could see the floodgates opening for Def Leppard (their 1st 2 albums were in much the same vein as DH) and several other NWOBHM bands that tried their hands at prog. I would also add Budgie - their "Bandolier" album is an absolute gem. Lastly, Metallica - say what you like about the general tone of "Kill 'Em All", "Ride The Lightning" and "Master of Puppets" - those are 3 of the most progressive metal albums EVER. Heck, even Dream Theater cover stuff from that album.

Dragon Phoenix Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 31 2004 Status: Offline Points: 1475	Posted: August 31 2004 at 15:17
	I think Telegraph Road by Dire Straits is prog.

gdub411 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 24 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3484	Posted: August 31 2004 at 15:10
	I was listening to Ritual de Lo Habitual from Janes Addiction the other day and couldn't help think that 3 of the songas were a bit prog. 1. Three days...probably the least of the three but still damn entertaining(over 11 minutes I might add as well 2. Then She Did....if this isn't prog then I don't have a clue I guess 3. Of Course.....very eccentric and a great tune for anyone who loves the violin. I was wondering if anyone else has come across unlikely bands that have done a prog song or two