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05.27.16 Best of 2016 so far02.08.16 Awesome Metal Records (no specific orde
12.09.15 Good Modern Prog Rock Releases12.05.15 Underrated Post Releases
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12.02.15 Favorite 70's Prog Albums12.01.15 Favorite Atmospheric Black Metal Record

Favorite 70's Prog Albums
10Can
Tago Mago

Can is a rather difficult band to describe. Tago Mago is made up of mostly psychedelic songs but it takes on a more avant-garde than a lot of bands were doing at this time.
9Soft Machine
Third

Soft Machine is another psychedelic rock band following a similar path to late 60's acts. Third is a very ambitious album almost being an homage to Miles Davis's Bitches Brew as far as length. Third takes the listener on a very unique psychedelic journey. If you enjoyed The Doors earlier music, this is the album for you.
8Pink Floyd
Meddle

Most might be surprised that Meddle was picked over other classics but this record stands out to me as the first time the band really locked in their sound. The great introductory song "One of these days" really gets the album going and of course the closer "Echoes" can't have enough said about it.
7Gentle Giant
In a Glass House

Gentle Giant brings a much more vocal performance than most other bands. They release much shorter records but they are very progressive and unique nonetheless.
6Miles Davis
Bitches Brew

Miles Davis is best known as a key player in the jazz scene but Bitches Brew employs more rock elements to it than his previous works. This is a massive album and features a huge lineup of musicians all of which are improvising. There is even two drummers present in the left and right speakers. This is one of my favorites from Miles Davis and makes for a great record to get lost to.
5King Crimson
Red

King Crimson is a constantly evolving machine headed by the great Robert Fripp. The 1970's era is probably my favorite and Red represents a staple for that era. They released many great records in this time period including Lizard which is a close second, but Red delivers a very satisfying and impressive performance from start to finish.
4Rush
Hemispheres

While 2112 takes the cake for most fans, Hemispheres seems to be greatly overlooked. This is Rush at their most progressive with very impressive song arrangements. Some might disagree but I would say this is Rush at their peak when it comes to musicianship. They wrote very great songs in the 80's but none that quite blew me away in the way Hemispheres has. The guitar solo during "La Villa Strangiato" is one of my favorites ever.
3Jethro Tull
Thick as a Brick

After the success of Aqualung, Jethro Tull released the ambitious effort Thick as a Brick. It is basically one 42-minute long song with a large amount of beautiful musical arrangements. The flute playing by Ian Anderson is very impressive. Thick as a Brick delivers intensity in all the right places and gives quieter moments at just the right time.
2Yes
Fragile

Fragile is by far my favorite release by Yes. While most people know it for "Roundabout," there a plethora of wonderful tracks after that with some of the best and most focused playing. Nothing about Fragile is long-winded as was the downfall of Tales. I cannot recommend this album enough for fans of progressive rock.
1Genesis
Selling England by the Pound

Genesis has a special place in my heart mainly from looking at the history of the players involved in this. Knowing these men released some of most popular pop music in the 80's and the solo work of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins being impressively successful, it leaves me speechless hearing them at their roots. 70's Genesis, to me, is their prime and Selling England by the Pound is their greatest album. The drumming of Phil Collins to the amazing guitar work from Steve Hackett to the great story telling from Peter Gabriel, this record delivers on all fronts. Its greatest strength is that no one part takes over the others which is what I was most dissatisfied about with the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway and the more vocal driven performances of every release after. This is easily my favorite record from the 70's as it never fails to deliver great and memorable, musical moments.
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