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Post by Harlan Banks on Mar 16, 2008 13:48:25 GMT -5
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Post by CaptainFreedom on Mar 16, 2008 14:40:07 GMT -5
Did put a vote on King Crimson, even though they kinda abandoned the whole progressive rock movement, and moved on to become almost a jazz group. But fripp then formed a fantastic and powerful trio with John Wetton and ex drummer of Yes, Bill Bruford. The new King Crimson did move on to make more raw and experimental records like "Larks tongues in aspic" and one the loudest albums of all time, "Red". To bad Crimson called it off the same year. But they did reform in the early 80s, but to me the 1969-1974 is what Crimson was all about, making music on the edge, and still move forward an trying to improve themselves as musicians. Both Genesis, Pink Floyd, Rush and ELP are among my favourites, but also artist like Gentle Giant, Camel, Gong, The Soft Machine, and Caravan are great music. From the new prog-rock/metal movement Meshuggah, Tool and Goodspeed You My Black Emperor! are those bands i like most.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2008 14:56:55 GMT -5
I went with Rush, seeing as they're my favorite band as of now. Subdivisions is a classic.
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Post by CaptainFreedom on Mar 16, 2008 15:27:16 GMT -5
Subdivisions is a classic. Couldent agree more. Signals is a brilliant album, and it contains some of Rush greatest songs in my opinion. Losing it, Subdivisions, The Analog Kid and Chemistry all captures the transition towards a more synth dominated sound with pure class. Not sure if Vangelis is seen as a progressive rock artist, but some of his collaborations with Yes leadsinger Jon Anderson may be a little "proggy" to some fans.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2008 17:02:48 GMT -5
Another of the bizarre synth Rush songs I really like is Red Sector A. I don't know what it is, but I just think that song's cool--reminds me of the movie Fortress, in a way.
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Post by bodieci5 on Apr 26, 2008 19:36:55 GMT -5
The bands I like the most are Genesis and Marillion who were seen as Genesis rip-offs back in '83.
Peter Gabriel was unique, imaginative and graced with his own, distinct personality. He was also an amazing storyteller. On the other hand, Steve Hackett was a fantastic guitarist and gave the songs a sense of identity.
In The Cage and Back In NYC are probably the greatest Genesis songs ever.
No offence to Phil Collins, but the later Genesis stuff is weaker in comparison. They still did good songs, though, like Turn It On Again, Abacab, the fucking superbly nasty Mama, Domino and the not bad I Can't Dance.
Marillion were at their best with Fish. Their first two albums kick serious shit and the last two with Fish ain't bad, either. Incommunicado is a great rocking track.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2008 9:47:49 GMT -5
Never really been a big fan of Phil Collins/Genesis, but I've always really like In the Air Tonight and Land of Confusion.
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Post by CaptainFreedom on Jun 8, 2008 10:13:39 GMT -5
Van Der Graaf Generator is another great Prog group, with a darker sound, kinda like King Crimson in their 1972-74 years. But an early version of Genesis isnt that far away. Their 1974 album Godbluff is a great way to begin if youre new to the Generator. But also Pawn Hearts is a fine album to start at. Scorched Earth is one of those songs thats keep getting better and better over the years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5A06EYNUZc
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Post by CaptainFreedom on Mar 12, 2012 16:26:24 GMT -5
Camel may not be as famous as the big guns of prog, but they sure knew how to make great instrumental tunes.
Yes - Going For The One (1977) was a fantastic album and contains some of their best work. In the year of punk these prog giants proved that they still could deliver the goods.
My favorite King Crimson period with Wetton, Bruford and Fripp. These guys made some hard hitting stuff between 1973-1974. While Red may be their finest hour, Larks' sure got some heavy killers on it and part 2 is beyond fucking epic.
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