progressive rock recordings / bands

[12bass]

FWIW, I'm detecting a bit of an anti-metal sentiment in this thread. I don't really see myself as either pro or anti-prog-metal. I really like Haken's Veil... prog-metal elements, but with lots of melody and harmony, almost Queen-like in spots, and a modern prog masterpiece, IMO. That said, I do find hearing the voice of the Cookie Monster a bit jarring in progressive music....

 

[N4860]

I would add The Flower Kings to the list. Their latest is a concept with shorter songs but still a double-album worth of music. However, their earlier works definitely contain some longer 30+ minute epic songs. They're not a heavy band like a host of other "prog" bands these days. Progressive these days seems to be more associated with metal-ish bands - which is why I like bands like the Flower Kings.

Another gem of a modern progressive band is Big Big Train. Definitely in the vein of early Genesis.

Yup, TFK are one of my favourites. For someone looking for a modern prog band that sounds like 70's prog, it would be hard to a more appropriate band than the Flower Kings. Roine Stolt is one of my favourite guitar players. If anyone is looking to get into them, I would suggest The Truth Will Set You Free, Garden of Eden, Love Supreme, or Silent Inferno as good songs to start with.

Another gem is the early Neal Morse solo albums. I'm a big fan of One and the question mark album.

 

[Richland123]

A progressive German band called Birth Control.

 

[Jeff Scott]

 

[MonetBass]

The latest album by Kansas has a much heavier sound than in the past. I owe that to the addition of guitarist Zak Rizvi, who definitely can play. To me, I think they're trying to appeal to the prog metal crowd, but with the violin, they still sound like Kansas.

 

[Les Fret]

What do you think about these guys?

 

[Vinny_G]

I didn't see Karnataka mentioned.




And since it's almost Christmas, here's a version of Kashmir with Santa's granddaughter (beware of the huge volume boost).

 

[Vinny_G]

Panic Room

 

[Vinny_G]

Magenta

 

[N4860]

Flying Colors:

 

[Ric5]

Panic Room

NICE!!!

 

[Ric5]

Magenta

NICE!!

 

[Richland123]

Quintessence

 

[Jeff Scott]

 

[Ric5]

To everybody here:

Big thanks for the responses ... I bought some new CDs and have more music to listen to!

Keep the posts coming!

 

[N4860]

To everybody here:

Big thanks for the responses ... I bought some new CDs and have more music to listen to!

Keep the posts coming!

What's the new stuff that you have bought, and of that, what are you enjoying most so far? Curious as I'm always looking to find new stuff to listen to but it might also give us other ideas for recommendations.

 

[Ric5]

What's the new stuff that you have bought, and of that, what are you enjoying most so far? Curious as I'm always looking to find new stuff to listen to but it might also give us other ideas for recommendations.

this month

Magenta and Panic Room

 

[Richland123]

Gnidrolog

Peter Mars Cowling played bass and cello in this band before becoming a member of The Pat Travers Band.

 

[sean_on_bass]

Looks like the good stuff has been covered! i'll add this one in case no one recommended them. Poppy 80's prog with some killer guitar playing. It Bite's:

 

[dregsfan]

CAMEL - Lunar Sea