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Underground Progressive Rock
A Meal You Can Shake Hands with in the Dark/MantlepieceA Meal You Can Shake Hands with in the Dark/Mantlepiece by Pete Brown & His Battered Ornaments
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The best reworking of 'Politician' by 'Cream' from Creams original and inventive songwriter, plus album without Brown with great Brown compositions, such as 'The Crosswords and the Safety Pins'
Things May Come and Things May Go But the Art School Dance.../Thousands on a RaftThings May Come and Things May Go But the Art School Dance.../Thousands on a Raft by Pete Brown & Piblokto
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More high quality from Pete Brown, both albums are great and contain loads of demos and single tracks as double CD.
QuintessenceQuintessence by Quintessence
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Guitar wig outs, jazz fusion, chanting and overall flutey space rock from Notting Hill and featuring Raja Ram from Shpongle
RealityReality by Second Hand
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All out freak and roll dark concept, a mix of psychedelic and progressive styles.
Breathe AwhileBreathe Awhile by Arcadium
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Big mystical organ driven early progressive, great first track.
ArzachelArzachel by Arzachel
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Steve Hillage and Egg early psychedelic with rolling organ and spaced out experimental last track 'metempsychosis'
In Search of SpaceIn Search of Space by Hawkwind
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Acid rock cosmic progressive from Ladbrook Grove scene included 'Master of the Universe'
Space Ritual Alive In LondonSpace Ritual Alive In London by Hawkwind
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All time great live album the only thing regular about it is the hole in the middle. Classic double underground space rock.
Galactic Zoo DossierGalactic Zoo Dossier by Kingdom Come
Warped non concept underground progressive with experimental edges.
Yeti: RemasteredYeti: Remastered by Amon Duul II
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The king of all underground rock. Classic Krautrock double. 'Eye Shaking King' is very heavy
The Aerosol Grey MachineThe Aerosol Grey Machine by Van der Graaf Generator
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Some great songs, not VDGGs best album I would say 'Pawn Hearts' but worth it for 'Afterwards'
Journey to the Centre of the EyeJourney to the Centre of the Eye by Nektar
Great space rock concept album, shimmering and experimental astral journey
Gracious!/This Is...Gracious!Gracious!/This Is...Gracious! by Gracious
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First album is a heavy Vertigo progressive. Second album is a bit more conceptual and refined but no less good.
MythosMythos by Mythos
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Another German underground album, heavy and spacey
Mercator Projected ~ Remastered with Bonus TracksMercator Projected ~ Remastered with Bonus Tracks by East of Eden
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Another early progressive Deram Underground album. Some quirks in lyrics
As Your Mind Flies By ~ Remastered with Bonus TracksAs Your Mind Flies By ~ Remastered with Bonus Tracks by Rare Bird
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Dynamic interplay of instruments, brilliant 'Bolero' type track.
Gravy TrainGravy Train by Gravy Train
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Slightly more obscure debut album by this Vertigo act.
In the Court of the Crimson KingIn the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson
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Bombastic blueprint for all progressive rock, absolutely essential.
NeverneverlandNeverneverland by The Pink Fairies
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Classic debut a great rock album.
Wake UpWake Up by Out of Focus
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Gritty German underground, some great jazzy touches with flute and organ
Sea ShantiesSea Shanties by High Tide
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Tony Hill and Simon House, extremely powerful early progressive underground. Buy for the monstrous 'Death Warmed Up'
Camembert ElectriqueCamembert Electrique by Gong
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fabulous album that covers all sides of Gong, from jazz, spoken word and space rock gliss bliss.
Green Eyed GodGreen Eyed God by Steel Mill
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A Pagan Jade Warrior but much more rough and atmospheric a lot better than 'Black Widow'
Sing Brother SingSing Brother Sing by Edgar Broughton Band
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It's a matter of taste which Edgar Broughton you prefer, the first 3 or four all contain great material, especially 'Evening over Rooftops'
StrayStray by Stray
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'All in your mind' is another great tune on a strong debut album.