Frank Hovis Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I either have this or classical on when I work as they cretae the right mood but have run out of things to listen to so am after recommendations. Nothing raucous like Rush (I like them hugely, but not to work to) or King Crimson, early Genesis is ideal but I know all the songs inside out. I'm currently giving Yes / Fragile a go but it's not really doing it for me. Any specific albums worth a go? Modern is fine as the most recent I know is Dream Theatre which must be twenty years back now so there must be some good stuff since. Concept albums especially welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
or in excess of Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Genesis, prog rock? You serious? Deep Purple in Rock. Now that`s Prog Rock. Child in Time at full volume. Doesn`t get better than this, although neighbours might disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 For music while you work Led Zep are hard to beat, or ELP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectrumFX Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I'm not a big fan of the Prog myself, but my friend's who are all bang on about Tool. They may be a bit too heavy for you, so check out YouTube before buying. I saw Opeth live a few years back and they were very impressive (but again may be a bit heavy for you). They were a bit too progressive for my tastes, but very very good at what they did. Edit to add YouTube links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OnionTerror Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 OK Computer... ..anything by Secret Machines... You could have stuff by Mars Volta, Isis, etc...a lot of it can move either into psychedelia or into metal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy budd Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Deep Purple in Rock. Now that`s Prog Rock. err, that's Heavy Rock surely? there's nothing that isn't in 4/4 and lyrics are standard "hey baby I wanna love you all night long" stuff as opposed to Tolkien/Sci-Fi themes What about the classic Floyd: Darkside of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall My favourite Yes album is Close To The Edge Fold-influenced" Jethro Tull Aqualung or Thick As A Brick Personally favourites are the classic Mike Oldfield albums: Ommadawn, Tubular Bells, Incantations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hovis Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Maybe different definitions of what prog is then. I think Steve Hackett era Genesis and not Led Zep, we're all different but I can't work to that! That Trees was nice and I will try the other modern stuff; of which I hadn't heard. Is Deep Purple counted as prog? Firmly under heavy rock in my book. Not that that's a bad thing and I quite like them; I'm aware they did use interesting time signatures and were more musicians than many of their peers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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long time lurking Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Something modern and not so heavy but has a 60s big band sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZUbzAzDy5I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Maybe different definitions of what prog is then. I think Steve Hackett era Genesis and not Led Zep, we're all different but I can't work to that! That Trees was nice and I will try the other modern stuff; of which I hadn't heard. Is Deep Purple counted as prog? Firmly under heavy rock in my book. Not that that's a bad thing and I quite like them; I'm aware they did use interesting time signatures and were more musicians than many of their peers. Always liked this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Uttley Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Prog Rock Porn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 The early Porcupine Tree stuff was good, later stuff went a bit too prog for me though (30+ minute songs ahoy!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntb Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 If you are online at the time then the 'Listen Again' function on Planet Rock will give you One Man and His Prog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 MrPin thoroughly approves of Van der Graaf Generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail the Tripod Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Ozric tentacles have over 20 studio albums, maybe try out Strangitude or Pungent Efulgent. This is a good example, Sploosh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattW Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Soft Machine - Third Genesis - Selling England by the Pound Camel - Music inspired by the Snow Goose Yes - the Yes album & Going for the One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattW Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Genesis Lamb Lies Down is superb, I often listen to it end-to-end. I concur! The Lamia is a great track 'A sickly sourness fills the room, the bitter harvest of a dying bloom' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eight Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Six by Mansun. Completely off the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANG Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 All Hail to the Beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePiltdownMan Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Ozric tentacles have over 20 studio albums, maybe try out Strangitude or Pungent Efulgent. This is a good example, Sploosh: Great stuff, takes me back to my youth. The Ozrics were the soundtrack to many a day on the psychedelics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooncat69 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Even though you don't want Rush recommendations, I'd always go for "Exit Stage Left" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay67 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Some slightly more left-field suggestions..Hidria Spacefolk (Ozric soundalikes from Finland), Rochdale duo Tractor ("Little Girl In Yellow" is their best track) and Wicked Lady's album 'The Axeman Cometh.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoo Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Gates of delirium........explosive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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