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Pawn HeartsPawn Hearts by Van der Graaf Generator
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Iconic band and this their masterpiece. A plague of lighthousekeepers is the ultimate track.
A Trick of the Tail [Hybrid SACD + DVD]A Trick of the Tail [Hybrid SACD + DVD] by Genesis
A timeless album, never get tired of hearing it.
Tubular BellsTubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
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Where would Branson be without this? This will stand the test of time.
Starless and Bible BlackStarless and Bible Black by King Crimson
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So many of theirs to choose from. Controlled aggression.
Close to the EdgeClose to the Edge by Yes
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I get up.... I get down.... I get up....
Seconds OutSeconds Out by Genesis
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Who needs Gabriel? Not them on this showing. Has the best version of Suppers Ready
EncoreEncore by Tangerine Dream
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For me the band that changed everything. Sequencer heaven.
OxygeneOxygene by Jean Michel Jarre
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Oxygene part2, let it wash over you. One of the finest e-m pieces ever composed.
Wishbone AshWishbone Ash by Wishbone Ash
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Just listen to the opening 6 mins of Handy. Most people choose Argus. This is a lesser known gem.
MeddleMeddle by Pink Floyd
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So many albums to choose from. Chosen for Echoes, and the sexiest groove ever.
Deep Purple in RockDeep Purple in Rock by Deep Purple
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Not really prog? Who cares. Child in time, the best ever guitar solo.
Crime Of The CenturyCrime Of The Century by Supertramp
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Who are these men of lust greed and glory?
Focus IIIFocus III by Focus
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Answers? Questions! Questions? Answers! and Anonymus 2 are lengthy improvisations
For Girls Who Grow Plump In The NightFor Girls Who Grow Plump In The Night by Caravan
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Close call between this and Land of Grey and Pink.
You (Radio Gnome Invisible, Pt. 3)You (Radio Gnome Invisible, Pt. 3) by Gong
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For pothead pixies everywhere...fly out of space, fly in teapot! This the third album in a trilogy.
Blind FaithBlind Faith by Blind Faith
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Do what you like - one of Clapton's finest solos.
Tago MagoTago Mago by Can
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Influential band, Halleluhwah the standout track.
The Snow GooseThe Snow Goose by Camel
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An obvious choice, beautiful prog.
Liege And LiefLiege And Lief by Fairport Convention
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Sublime album. Sandy Denny, the voice of an angel.
Thick as a BrickThick as a Brick by Jethro Tull
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Either this or Aqualung.
Days Of Future PassedDays Of Future Passed by The Moody Blues
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Really their first four albums, mellotron heaven.
Live at Carnegie HallLive at Carnegie Hall by Renaissance
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Check out Scheherezade here or on the original album.
Hatfield and the NorthHatfield and the North by Hatfield & The North
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Kings of silly song titles, but the music is what counts.
In-A-Gadda-Da-VidaIn-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
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Seminal album, with a most unusual drum solo.
Script for a Jester's TearScript for a Jester's Tear by Marillion
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Forgotten sons with its magnificent climax. Halt who goes there?- Death! - Approach... friend.