Greatest Prog albums of all time

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An interesting list for sure; well worth debating.

I think though some of his picks are deliberately controversial. Like Crimso's Wake of Poseidon for instance-- I'd question that as being their best album.

Or Floyd's Animals....not normally picked as a top fave from that band. But then he picks obvious ones like Yes's Close to the Edge or Brain Salad Surgery.

So I'll give him this: It's a very mixed list; one that won't please everybody and bound to generate discussion which is what a good list does.

Who is this dude, anyways?

[Mike413]

Originally Posted by PFD

An interesting list for sure; well worth debating.

I think though some of his picks are deliberately controversial. Like Crimso's Wake of Poseidon for instance-- I'd question that as being their best album.

Or Floyd's Animals....not normally picked as a top fave from that band. But then he picks obvious ones like Yes's Close to the Edge or Brain Salad Surgery.

So I'll give him this: It's a very mixed list; one that won't please everybody and bound to generate discussion which is what a good list does.

Who is this dude, anyways?

Greg Walker runs and maintains Synphonic(www.synphonic.8m.com) which sells many prog cds and other related merchandise. He is a very enthusiastic and knowledgable prog vendor. He sells his merchandise at a lot of the festivals. He's very friendly and approachable so if you ever want recommendations based on what you already like he's good at that.

I'd say this list is very good for at least displaying some of the better lesser known prog albums. It does'nt hurt to do your own research but if you want the opinion of someone who has heard thousands of recordings here you have it.

If anyone wants a more definitive list or one that takes many different reviewers and raters into consideration then you can find some on either www.progarchives.com or www.gnosis2000.net.


I too find it strange that in the wake of poseidon and Animals are listed by both KC and PF respectively. Both are still good but I'd place at least two or three(if not more)by both bands ahead of those. Most of the stuff on his list I have heard(even those two actually)are still very good to say the least.

Mike

[progdirjim(Admin)]

I have to admit that most of the comments along the lines of "band (fill in the blank) should be on the list" are unsupportable in my opinion, but that is just my opinion. BUT, more importantly, again: I stated the biggest value of this list is in identifying bands you've never heard of to check out. Trust me on this, you will find some incredibly good music if you explore this list.

Finally, who is Greg? It's already been answered re: Synphonic, but I will add this. I hope by now you know that I know a LOT about prog. Greg is one of the few people on the planet who knows WAY more about prog than I do. Doesn't mean you have to agree with him re: Crimson or Floyd, but at danger of being repetitious, trust me, check out the bands you haven't heard. You'll be glad you did, as will I, as that is the main reason I posted it



check out the bands you haven't heard



check out the bands you haven't heard


check out the bands you haven't heard


check out the bands you haven't heard

[OverHillandDale(Admin)]

Originally Posted by progdirjim

I hope by now you know that I know a LOT about prog. Greg is one of the few people on the planet who knows WAY more about prog than I do.

So, Jim. What is Prog?

[PFD]

Originally Posted by progdirjim

check out the bands you haven't heard



check out the bands you haven't heard


check out the bands you haven't heard


check out the bands you haven't heard

Doing that Jim. Thanks for the heads up.

[KingRat]

Originally Posted by progdirjim

check out the bands you haven't heard

Is this not what is the best thing about The Moon.

Hey, pun intended, ther are also far far mor than 100 albums. Hell there are more than 100 artists.


check out the bands you haven't heard

[cribguy]

Originally Posted by progdirjim

check out the bands you haven't heard



check out the bands you haven't heard


check out the bands you haven't heard


check out the bands you haven't heard

I think I understand what your trying to say. But could repeat it once more...for clarity.

[OverHillandDale(Admin)]

Hey, is it too late to get in on this? Sorry I was late. Someone beat my horse and I had to call a cab.

[KingRat]

Originally Posted by OverHillandDale

Hey, is it too late to get in on this? Sorry I was late. Someone beat my horse and I had to call a cab.

And then, I supose, the roads where full of Animal Anti Cruelty League and SPCA vehicles

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Thanks for the info Mike and for the link; very informative.