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My favourite prog rock albums
Black Holes and RevelationsBlack Holes and Revelations by Muse
Buy new: £4.58 / Used from: £4.30
Prog rock married, unusually, with foot stamping beats. A real grower.
X&YX&Y by Coldplay
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First it was cool to like Coldplay, then it was not cool. It never mattered to me, I love this album.
PulsePulse by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £15.97 / Used from: £9.00
Pulse includes a live performance of the whole of Dark Side of the Moon which I think surpasses the studio album. Oh, and the sound quality is incredible.
Marillion.ComMarillion.Com by Marillion
Yes, Fish had left the band and yes, it's not well known. But it's surprisingly good.
Wincing The Night AwayWincing The Night Away by The Shins
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £6.49
Psychedelic lyrics, catchy beats with soundscapes - this has grown on me.
Secret World LiveSecret World Live by Peter Gabriel
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A must-have album. Peter Gabriel and his co-performers are right on the money and this recording feels like an event.
Pet Sounds: the Complete Album - Stereo/MonoPet Sounds: the Complete Album - Stereo/Mono by Beach Boys
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An album which lives up to its considerable hype. Try the stereo mix, which does more for the sound than add a channel.
I'm With StupidI'm With Stupid by Aimee Mann
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Prog chick rock? This took a long time to grow on me. Emotional analysis aplenty, but this is a sprawling, chilled album with some nice chord progressions and great guitar tones. Adult lyrics.
Hopes and FearsHopes and Fears by Keane
Buy new: £5.22 / Used from: £1.50
All hype aside this was a good album.