HOPE

Possibly the most unappreciated album in history. "Hope" is not only one of the best concept albums ever created, it is arguably among the best-produced albums ever created: the production is simply breath-takingly impossible. Yes, they "channel" the Beatles, Floyd, Supertramp, 10CC et al. But they admit that, and what they come up with is clearly more "influence" and tribute than "rip-off." The musicianship, songwriting, arrangements, harmonies, production, etc. are all first-class (if not better). And to think that only three people did all of it!! An absolute must-have for any prog-rock collection.