Classic Rock Magazine Names Top Progressive Rock Albums

SensGirl11 wrote:
I still don't know what prog is...

So, Genesis are not considered a rock band?

Zep isn't prog etiher?

Is it kind of like grunge of the 60's-70's?

It's definitely a different kind of rock music for sure. I'm surprised that Zep isn't in there, but they're more of the classic rock and roll I guess.

Radiohead is a good example of a Prop Rock group. The ambient sounds, kinda techno in parts, symphonies, weird, fantasy-esque lyrics etc.

504Heater wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:I can't argue with that list. Frankly, though, Chez106 has turned me off Pink Floyd for good.

They play them too much you mean?

I don't know how they fit in other music in between Pink Floyd and Tragically Hip.
So yeah, too much.

See Emily Play is still Pink Floyds best song.

SeawaySensFan wrote:[
I don't know how they fit in other music in between Pink Floyd and Tragically Hip.
So yeah, too much.

See Emily Play is still Pink Floyds best song.

Yeah, Mel and I love the stuff from Relics. Fun, cool and usually kinda short.

504Heater wrote:5.Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick
6.Genesis - Foxtrot
7.King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King
8.Pink Floyd - Animals
9.King Crimson - Red
10.Rush - Moving Pictures (yeah! )
11.Yes - Fragile
12.Genesis - Nursery Cryme
13.Yes - Relayer
14.Harmonium - Si On Avait Besoin D'Une Cinquième Saison
15.Rush - Hemispheres

Did you fill these in or is that the magazines list?

SensGirl11 wrote:

I still don't know what prog is...

So, Genesis are not considered a rock band?

Zep isn't prog etiher?

Is it kind of like grunge of the 60's-70's?

This is where a lot of the other bands fit in:

Crossover Prog contains progressive rock music that, though 100% progressive, may have a musical connection to popular music-- whether it be the lack of emphasis on extended compositions, or an influence from mainstream music in addition to classical, jazz and folk. Compositions, however, still exhibit a high degree of sophistication, sometimes outright complexity, and the musicianship and virtuosity is often on a par with established Prog acts. Much like their kin in the established prog sub-genres, these groups will incorporate many major parts of what defines prog rock: the fusing of rock with the structures and discipline of more traditional musics, the use of syntheisizers and new technologies, intelligent thematics, and the expansion of the form.

The defining characteristics of Crossover Prog are a pop music influence that is largely vacant in typical prog rock. Songs tend toward shorter, more concise presentations though still reach beyond the typical verse, bridge, chorus pattern. The harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic structures may be more easily digested in Crossover while not losing the musical integrity that a prog listener expects. Whereas Prog Related bands are generally commercial groups with certain prog elements or players that were involved in prog acts, Crossover Prog artists are predominantly progressive with elements of popular music.

Lords of Crossover Prog:
Supertramp, Radiohead, The Moody Blues etc.

SeawaySensFan wrote:

504Heater wrote:5.Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick
6.Genesis - Foxtrot
7.King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King
8.Pink Floyd - Animals
9.King Crimson - Red
10.Rush - Moving Pictures (yeah! )
11.Yes - Fragile
12.Genesis - Nursery Cryme
13.Yes - Relayer
14.Harmonium - Si On Avait Besoin D'Une Cinquième Saison
15.Rush - Hemispheres

Did you fill these in or is that the magazines list?

No, these are apparently almost 100% the same as what the magazine just published. I couldn't get the newest publication link, so I used these to fill up the rest of the top 15:

Full list:

http://www.progarchives.com/top-prog-albums.asp?salbumtypes=1#list

504Heater wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

504Heater wrote:5.Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick
6.Genesis - Foxtrot
7.King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King
8.Pink Floyd - Animals
9.King Crimson - Red
10.Rush - Moving Pictures (yeah! )
11.Yes - Fragile
12.Genesis - Nursery Cryme
13.Yes - Relayer
14.Harmonium - Si On Avait Besoin D'Une Cinquième Saison
15.Rush - Hemispheres

Did you fill these in or is that the magazines list?

No, these are apparently almost 100% the same as what the magazine just published. I couldn't get the newest publication link, so I used these to fill up the rest of the top 15:

Full list:

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I'm surprised Harmonium would be on their radar. I would put Supertramp alongside those bands any day but their albums are a little uneven to make an album list, IMO.

And what of Queen? lol

I know. I'm sure they have pretty narrow parameters.

SeawaySensFan wrote:
I'm surprised Harmonium would be on their radar. I would put Supertramp alongside those bands any day but their albums are a little uneven to make an album list, IMO.

And what of Queen? lol

I know. I'm sure they have pretty narrow parameters.

I didn't think anyone could answer this, but....who the heck is Harmonium?

504Heater wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:
I'm surprised Harmonium would be on their radar. I would put Supertramp alongside those bands any day but their albums are a little uneven to make an album list, IMO.

And what of Queen? lol

I know. I'm sure they have pretty narrow parameters.

I didn't think anyone could answer this, but....who the heck is Harmonium?

French-canadian group. I thought they were more folk than anything. After further reading, I see they turned into a pretty special prog group. Neat.

SeawaySensFan wrote:French-canadian group. I thought they were more folk than anything. After further reading, I see they turned into a pretty special prog group. Neat.

Hmmm...I'll have to check one of their discs out. It figures that the best Canadian Prog comes out of Quebec - they're the best at recognizing and celebrating prog bands like Genesis and Floyd before they were huge.

Well, when I think of "rock" I certainly don't think of Prog Rock as described here... I think of the following:

http://classicrock.about.com/od/recommendationsandreviews/a/top100_bands.htm

Classic Rock...

cool)

shabbs wrote:Well, when I think of "rock" I certainly don't think of Prog Rock as described here... I think of the following:

http://classicrock.about.com/od/recommendationsandreviews/a/top100_bands.htm

Classic Rock...

cool)

Delicious. I might argue with the rankings of some of the bands, but a pretty fine diddling list. cool)

I see what you mean about Harmonium SSF.

504Heater wrote:

shabbs wrote:Well, when I think of "rock" I certainly don't think of Prog Rock as described here... I think of the following:

http://classicrock.about.com/od/recommendationsandreviews/a/top100_bands.htm

Classic Rock...

cool)

Delicious. I might argue with the rankings of some of the bands, but a pretty fine diddling list. cool)

Great list. Really sums up rock in a nutshell as far as I'm concerned.

I also find it funny that "Boston" appears right before "Cream".

Boston Cream.

Heh heh.

504Heater wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:French-canadian group. I thought they were more folk than anything. After further reading, I see they turned into a pretty special prog group. Neat.

Hmmm...I'll have to check one of their discs out. It figures that the best Canadian Prog comes out of Quebec - they're the best at recognizing and celebrating prog bands like Genesis and Floyd before they were huge.

This is true. CHOM was a big booster of the prog.

If anyone wants to know what Prog Rock actually looks and sounds like, this would be it: