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Posted: December 09 2016 at 17:16

Univers Zero - Ceux De Dehors

Mike Oldfield - Ommadawn

King Crimson - Larks Tongues In Aspic

Henry Cow - Western Culture

Hatfield & The North - Rotters Club

Nik Bartsch Ronin - Live

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Radiohead - OK Computer

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Posted: December 09 2016 at 16:54

Not been on here in ages the tragic death of Greg Lake brought me on and I know this has been done and re done but what the hey.

Close to the Edge
The Lamb Lies Down
ELP
Court of the Crimson King
Aqualung
For Girls who go Plump
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Posted: November 13 2016 at 07:18

A Trick of the Tale was the first prog album I ever heard. I thought it was magical and has IMHO never been bettered by anyone

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Posted: November 07 2016 at 05:49

Off the top of my head I would say the best 8 in no particular order would be

Voyage of the Acolyte - Steve Hackett
H to He Who Am the Only One - Van Der Graaf Generator
In a Glass House - Gentle Giant
Foxtrot - Genesis
Remember the Future - Nektar
Close to the Edge - Yes
Tago Mago - Can
In the Land of Pink and Grey - Caravan

Those are the albums I listen to religiously.

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Posted: November 05 2016 at 01:09

^^^great list!!!

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Posted: November 03 2016 at 13:09

These are my picks but it's based on what I like (don't know what'the best' means) since this is always subjective .....

CTTE- Yes

Thick As A Brick-Tull'

Selling England..-Genesis

Dark Side- Floyd

ITCOTCK- KC

Pawn Hearts- VDGG

ELP-same

Land Of Grey and Pink-Caravan

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Posted: November 03 2016 at 08:42

No specific or particul order, trying to combine different eras and styles

1. Thick as a Brick (JTull)

2. Subterranea (IQ)

3. Tubular Bells (M. Oldfield)

4. Snow Goose (Camel)

5. Romantic Warrior (Return to Forever)

6. Generation 13 (Saga)

7. Uoma (Uzva)

8. The Silicone Veil (Susanne Sundfør)

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Posted: November 03 2016 at 08:34

moshkito wrote:

Hi,

I wonder why the Hall of Shame doesn't think this thing known as "progressive" is a joke ... we can't even appreciate/agree on what makes it, and the variances and choices are so far apart, as to actually dismantle the definition and its purpose.

SAD!

I'm just curious to find out if all the folks that wrote their choices here, actually heard the other stuff, because I have that funny feeling, that they have not, and this makes it to be just like the Hall of Shame folks ... they never heard anything other than the top ten anyway ... or at least a famous hit of some kind! Or famous musician that the GM paid for to be listed?

...there is a "famous hit" somewhere here in prog land???

You have hit a small chord with your post Pedro, I think there is some validity to it....but yea, you should post your list.....Me? Can't, only can come up with 7, not 8

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Posted: November 03 2016 at 07:48

moshkito wrote:

Hi,

SAD!

I think that these lists, including mine, have more to do with undeniable classics.

'Shkito, you're very welcome to add a list of your own which may be full of refreshing suggestions Beer

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Posted: November 03 2016 at 07:30

^Your funny feeling is because you think so highly of yourself and never take into consideration other people besides yourself know something about music.

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Posted: November 03 2016 at 06:46

Hi,

SAD!

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Posted: November 03 2016 at 03:00

Today's list:

1. Close to the Edge - Yes

2. Foxtrot - Genesis

3. Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd

4. Selling England by the Pound - Genesis

5. Köhntarkösz - Magma

6. Unfolded Like Staircase - Discipline

7. Part the Second - Maudlin of the Well

8. Echolyn - s/t

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Posted: November 03 2016 at 02:56

So no prog metal, just prog rock?

Classical music isn't dead, it's more alive than it's ever been. It's just not on MTV.

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Posted: November 03 2016 at 02:53

Off the top of my head
Brain Salad Surgery
Foxtrot
The Human Equation
Moon madness
Fragile
Close to the Edge
Selling England by the Pound
Thick as a Brick

These are the albums I still listen to and are all masterpieces. The others have tended to wear off over time.

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Posted: October 21 2016 at 10:00

^At least, a well balanced list! Hug

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Posted: October 19 2016 at 20:04

1. Dave Mason Anthology

2. Dave Mason Anthology

3. Dave Mason Anthology

4. Dave Mason Anthology

5. Dave Mason Anthology

6. Dave Mason Anthology

7. Dave Mason Anthology

8. Abba Collection

Pretty easy I must say.

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Posted: October 19 2016 at 19:30

HackettFan wrote:

I agree with Micky. Best Prog is different from best album or personal favorite. Shut Up 'N' Play Yer Guitar is one of my all time favorites. It deserves to be called Prog, but it's not very representative. I have to think a little bit too.

yeah man...it ain't easy brother.. 1 day and 6 pack later.. and only have come up 3 albums I think qualify as worthy of being called 'the best'. 2 no brainers..often variously mentioned as the best prog albums ever made.. likely will be 1 and 2 on my list... and of course agree comletely....and 1 less so which think qualifies...

still thinking... and drinking on the other 5! Beer

Edited by micky - October 19 2016 at 19:32

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Posted: October 18 2016 at 18:12

I agree with Micky. Best Prog is different from best album or personal favorite. Shut Up 'N' Play Yer Guitar is one of my all time favorites. It deserves to be called Prog, but it's not very representative. I have to think a little bit too.

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Posted: October 18 2016 at 16:07

Flight123 wrote:

It is a reasonable list for anyone new to the genre and includes some more left-field prog such as Zappa and Can. I know we can all disagree on such lists, but the only surprise omission is an ELP album. Not only did they shape and provide inspiration to the genre, along with the Floyd and Yes, they were actually one of the biggest (rock, not just prog) groups in terms of album sales and concert attractions - at least in the early 70s.

The more I relisten to ELP records the more I prefer The Nice........... Too much aimless work from Keith in ELP stuff.

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Posted: October 18 2016 at 15:16

8 best? Man that is hard... listing favorites is easy. What do I think were the best prog albums... I'll have to think and drink on that....

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