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136: David Gilmour
One of rock guitar’s greatest and frontman of Pink Floyd for a long time, he has released relatively little solo material. His early work probably the best. Though a new album is on its way!
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137: Kraftwerk
One of the most influential bands of all time, very innovative and as such I welcome them in the arms of the progressive music/rock community. They came from a very similar source as their Krautrock contemporaries.
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138: Wishbone Ash
Great, British band that has straddled the line between classic (hard) rock and prog rock, most notably on their masterpiece “Argus”. They continue to record decades later.
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149: Stackridge
Stackridge occupied a central spot in the folky and humourous side of prog with some excellent albums at the start of the 70’s. Their self titled debut album may be their best.
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144: Greenslade
If your name was Dave Greenslade you were basically born to lead and name a prog rock band. A set of albums in the first half of the 70’s established their reputation. The cover art is also particularly striking.
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140: Enslaved
Norway is full of musical talent, especially in metal and progressive rock. Combine these two genres, dial it up to 11 and you have Enslaved. Making black prog metal in various guises since the 90’s.
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139: Faust
More experimental than most Krautrock bands and that is saying something. After their initial classic period in the 70’s, we have seen various reincarnations of the band throughout the decades.
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156: Mystery
There is a rich tapestry of modern prog bands and Mystery has been going from strength to strength in the last 28 years with practically each album stronger than the previous one. Very melodic with roots firmly in radio friendly rock.
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155: Collage
Polish neo progressive rock band from the 1990’s with a rich, warm sound supported heavily by keyboards. They recently released a stellar comeback album.
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152: The Chronicles of Father Robin
A prog supergroup that has only released 3 albums so far - all in the last year. A trilogy of the best of Norwegian prog with medieval undertones reminiscent of Trespass-era Genesis.
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146: Starcastle
One of the preeminent American prog rock bands of the 70’s. Sometimes they get hit with criticism of being Yes impersonators but in my book if you’re going to be inspired, it doesn’t get much better than Yes.
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151: Karnivool
Australian prog metal band whose album Sound Awake is a classic of the genre. Let’s hope they release something new again as it’s been 11 years and counting.
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151-160 recap
Which of these are your favourites?
Which do you want to check out?

Karnivool
The Chronicles of Father Robin
Earth and Fire
Caligula’s Horse
Collage
Mystery
Neu!
Wigwam
Allan Holdsworth
No-Man
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141: Cosmograf
British multi-instrumentalist Robin Armstrong along with an array of top musicians have created an interesting blend of neo prog and classic rock, set to lush production from 2009 to this day.
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148: Pattern-Seeking Animals
American prog supergroup consisting of ex Spock’s Beard members who have by now released 4 superb albums. They are also highly recommended even if you are not a prog head.
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142: Airbag
Modern Norwegian prog band in a similar vein to a band like IQ, who have released a set of impressive albums since 2009. Great production values and sound as well with tasteful guitar work.
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154: Caligula’s Horse
Australian progressive metal band who have now released a set of excellent albums in the last decade or so including one notable recent release.
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143: Frost*
Prog musicians are amongst the most promiscuous artists in music. Frost* is another coming together of artists from different bands (Arena, IQ, Kino) + Jem Godfrey and who am I to argue if they make the kind of wonderful music they do.
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157: Neu!
Several of these early Krautrock bands were difficult to define. Partly because they defined their own genre, experimental beginnings of what would become electronic music, ambient or even punk. Neu! have become legendary since.
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145: Pallas
Scottish band on the vanguard of neo-prog, or the new wave of British progressive rock in the early 80’s. Their strongest work may well have come in the 21st century though with semi classics like “The Dreams of Men” or “Wearewhoweare”
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