Spot on.I remember one of my workmates bringing in a copy of this album one Friday and saying "You like Jethro Tulle don't you so have you heard this yet?"I hadn't,so I took it home and listened to side one and that's all it took.I returned it to Steve at work on the Monday and he said "Didn't you like it?". Like it?.I LOVED it, so much so,I walked all the way to Manchester on Saturday morning to get a copy of my own and I STILL enjoy listening to it now as the day I first heard it.That,s as good 👍 as it gets for me.
@@CloseToTheEdge-ProgI'm one of the few dozens in the world that feels that Tales From Topographic Oceans is the finest music ever written or recorded in all music history.
Jethro Tull was the first concert I ever saw, and 20 or so years later, I got to run a spotlight for a double bill of Tull and ELP. One of the highlights of my 15 years as a part time stagehand.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog It's true what they say we may be old, but we've seen all the cool bands & we have. Cheers!!! You dropped a very tough question here as we could dig deeper as there was so much great stuff back then but Close to the Edge was so intense i have to go with that album.
You got 1 right in my opinion. My top 3 are DSOTM, Court of the Crimson king, Crime of the century. Honorable mention to Close to the edge + Hemispheres. It comes down to personal taste.
Out of the ten you picked I would go for Selling England, it will be interesting to see what you pick, I presume a lot will think you'll pick Close To The Edge, but I don't think you will. Looking forward to this.
I only just discovered your channel, so I subscribed to it. I loved listening to your opinions and your insight into prog rock, my favourite type of music. I made a comment a bit further down about some of my favourite albums and bands. Of course Yes and Genesis would go along with ELP, but a few of the bands I mentioned I really like. Keep up the great work Pat.
@@WallofGain You most definitely have to listen to them, from their first album This Was all the way up to Broadsword and the Beas, check them out. Thanks Rob.
My top 10 are not even on your list! The top 2 are clear 1) Music Inspired by the Snow Goose - Camel 2) The Tain - Horslips (as an Irishman, you must know them!!) Then, in no particular order: Moving Waves - Focus Free Hand - Gentle Giant (you did mention this one) Aqualung - Jethro Tull Argus - Wishbone Ash (some don't think it's prog, but I do) Hero and Heroine - Strawbs Subterranea - IQ Seasons End - Marillion The Masquerade Overture - Pendragon
Great top 10, Argus is a stunning album and I do think it is prog and it would definitely be in my top 20, The Tain is excellent but I always prefer the Book of Invasions. I love Camel, my favourite is Moonmadness and that would be in my top 20. Thanks for your top 10 and watching my video,
I am glad to see Kansas ( American Prog) included in your list of albums. I think that Masque might be better than Leftoverture. However, that is just my opinion. I am new to your channel, and really appreciate your views.
@@paulkobler8049 The first 5 albums from Kansas are brilliant. All depends on what humour your in at the time, as any of them could be no 1. Thanks Paul for your comment.
@ I totally agree after their 5th album, things changed, music changed. There was punk, new wave, the 80’s were wild. I rediscovered Kansas, among other great bands during the COVID lockdown here in the States. I was surprised at just how much good music there is from the late 60’s and throughout the 70’s.
My favourites would be Tull's TAAB along with ELP's Brain Salad Surgery because I heard them for the first time when I was still a teenager. BTW where did you get that wonderful t-shirt?
I agree with your choice. I agree with your top albums. My top 10 also My options, not for making me smile when hearing, but very impressive were: Kingdom Come - Galactic zoo dossier and Van der Graaf - Pawn hearts
ELP are my favourite band and I think Trilogy is the album that I play more than any other album. Moonmadness by Camel, Turn of the Cards by Renaissance and To Your Children's Children's Children by Moody Blues aren't mentioned that often when it comes to prog rock music. Moonmadness maybe, but the other 2 not so much. Great selections though my friend.
I must check out Cards by Renaissance and To Your Children's Children's Children by Moody Blues as I haven't heard them, thanks so much for your comment and recommendations.
We agree on 2/3 with close to the edge and king, I'd put DSOTM next but great video and I agree with the entire sentiment. A new prog death metal album -which is very far away from classic rock- released in October featuring tangerine dream - it's very heavy but absolutely sublime modern prog It's called Absolute Elsewhere by Blood Incantation - you probably know of it already, but if not definitely worth a listen
Red is amazing and I did mention it, as you have said a mile-long list for sure as there are so many amazing prog albums and probably a few I haven't heard. Appreciate the comment.
Its odd that I'm watching this and you picked Jethro Tull. Considering I've been listening to the new opeth album alot, which happens to feature Ian Anderson. Here it is 2024 and Jethro Tull is just popping up all over the place.
Music is NOT entirely subjective; there are music-based analytics that can assess the sophistication of melody, harmony, rhythm (and tone colour) and "puts a smile on my face" is not one of them. Prog's essential catalyst, its founding aesthetic is innovation. Innovation can be measured. and the purveyors of the truest, most-consistent, most-compelling, most-artful innovation are Gentle Giant. The question of "best" is always fatuous without specifying the criterion or criteria being assessed. But by any and all criteria, "The Best Prog Album Of The Last Century" must, by any measure, be one by Gentle Giant.
I would have to disagree with you, if an album puts a smile on my face then it has done its job, music is all about enjoyment. Gentle Giant is one of my favourite bands in prog, thanks for the detailed comment though and thanks for watching.
Hmmnnnn.....okay! The opening to Thick is spectacular. But pour moi, the choice of Yes is beyond argument - either Close to the Edge or Fragile. Also, Selling England by the Pound (Genesis) is incredible, beggering any complaint except the biggest one. How in God's name and why, did they drop Twilight Alehouse from the album!
Wow, I only guessed one of your final three, Pat. That was Yes' 'Close To The Edge'. For me, the finest prog rock album of them all is Genesis' 'Selling England By The Pound'. For me it just beats Close To The Edge. Each one of its four 10 minute epics is sublime. ... so you don't think that 'The Battle of Epping Forest' and 'Aisle of Plenty' are funny/witty ? That said, Pat, it's all about opinions, and if we all loved the same things, well what a boring world we would live in. PS Awesome tee-shirt ! ❤
@@keithf_ Thanks, Keith. Yes, it would be a boring world if we all liked the same thing. It's only a bit of fun. Selling England is awesome. Any of those 10 could have been no. 1, or others I didn't pick.
I agree about 3 of the long tracks. But The Battle of Epping Forest and More Fool Me let the album down a bit, which is why it isn't in my top 10. Top 20, definitely.
Well that's a question "best or what you listen more often?" I listen In the court of the crimson king more often than Close to the edge even though the latter is more sophisticated.
Fair enough. If the question is what I listen to more often, then it would be fairly even, as I do listen to the 10 I picked fairly frequently and a few more as well. Thanks for the comment.
these all all great albums, timeless classics. does it really matter which one is the best/favourite? what i find is that depending on my mood, this can vary. one day it might be In the court of the Crimson King and another day it might be one of the others. for me personally its impossible to pick just one. i got 5 all time favourites and right now its perhaps Focus' Hamburger Concerto. in a gfew months time this could change but they all make me very happy when i spin them
@@CloseToTheEdge-ProgTales is the first four part symphony in the rock genre. If you don't count Soft Machine Third, which I'm not sure if it qualifies as a symphony by classical standards, it is in four parts. Tales more than qualifies as a classical rock symphony. And a few years later, Incantations by Oldfield definitely qualifies as well as Tales. I love both very much, but Tales is the GOAT.
@CloseToTheEdge-Prog That is so hard to say, and it changes. But probably Wind and Wuthering. It's funny - when it first came out, I didn't think it was as good as the previous few. It took a long time to click. Then one night I was alone and listened to it really loud and it clicked.
@@scottgillham2000 A brilliant album, one that seems to be overlooked and that includes me, I'll spin it later on to remind me of how good it is. Thanks, Scott.
Red selling lamb animals and the wall (tied) Next eight: fragile close to the edge in the court lark's tongues foxtrot wind and wuthering dark side and wish you
No need to ask that question. Of course, it's In the Court of the Crimson King. The album which invented Progressive Rock and thus is one of the most important albums in rock history.
Yes, that could easily have been no 1 and I did nearly pick it, it's a masterpiece. Any of the 10 I picked or the ones I didn't could be no 1. Appreciate the comment. Thanks.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog If you go to the Holy Trinity of Prog songs, it is The Court of the Crimson King, Supper's Ready, and Close to the Edge. Each of them a masterpiece. But I wonder why you didn't take Van der Graaf Generator into account for your top 10 albums.
@Nikioko Those three songs are all incredible but I just prefer Thick As A Brick but ever so slightly. As for Van Der Graaf Generator I can't for the life of me get into them and I have tried. Name your favourite album by them and I will listen to it with an open mind. Thanks.
Now you've done this greatest Prog Album. You could Review all albums against your 10 Prog Picks ! 1. How Does Led Zeppelin, Presence compare to the 10 Prog Picks ? 2. How does Jonathan Wilson, Rare Birds compare with the 10 Prog Picks ? ( You get a Booklet, Poster & 6 Stickers with that one ! ) etc etc
@@davidbagnall335 Presence would be right up there. It was difficult to pick the 10 let alone pick number 1. It's a bit of fun TBH and this time next year my taste could change. Thanks for the comment, very much appreciated.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog highly recommend Still Life and Pawn Hearts, I’m very partial to the live video version of Plague of Lighthouse Keepers from early 70s
I commend you for not taking the easy way and just picking Dark side or In the court. While thick as a brick isn’t my favorite tull album, it is a masterpiece for sure.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog Unfortunately the versions on Spotify are inferior to the original 1973 LP. I got hold of it on CD about 20 years ago. Up to then I listened to a cassette-copy of the Lp I borrowed from a friend in the early nineties. Hope you can find it!! It's a treat! Otherwise very solid contenders on your list! I own some of them myself! 😀
I'm not going to spoil your top pick for anyone who hasn't watched the video, but I'm afraid I can't agree with your choice. It's a brilliant album, yes, but it was also conceived as a parody of prog rock, so for that reason alone, it cannot possibly win. So which album IS the winner? I'd go with something by Genesis. Unlike the other prog bands, they had the musical chops AND the songwriting skills, and when you combine the two, they were irresistible. Hmm...it's either Foxtrot or Selling England. "Duke" is their best album for me overall, but that's not purely prog, so it doesn't count.
@@SpaceCattttt Thanks so much for the comment, I think someone has mentioned it already. Yes, Genesis albums are amazing and I could have easily picked one of their masterpieces.
l dont ser what's the point of chosing just one album. All of them are unbelievable albums. However there iş a test. Which album we listen te most? That should be our greatest âlbum.
Ha ha, the t-shirt should have given it away. So what now? Best progressive drummer? (Bruford) best progressive guitarist? (Steve Howe) Basist? (Squire). This was fun.
@@Biffer5 Mabe so with the T-shirt. Yes it was fun and music should be fun. Well those 3 you named are the best in Prog. I have a good few ideas. Thanks as always for your comments.
I have to pick Neil Peart over every drummer since Buddy Rich. And Neil surpassed him in the 2000s, so much so that Neil was voted best musician in all music history by readers of Prog Magazine. Jimi Hendrix came in second. Rick Wakeman 4th. And Chris Squire 11th.
No argument from me here. I think Tull gets discounted by prog fans because of the arena-rock vibe of Aqualung, which isn't really representative of Tull at their best.
"Tick as a Brick" is a phenomenal album, and Tull is an incredible band. ELP will always be my first love, and I can't help but mention the witty lyrics in Karn Evil 9 and Benny the Bouncer. That being said, if leaving a smile on your face is the primary criterion, Thick as a Brick is a wonderful choice. At least it wasn't Yes.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog Finally, someone who appreciates Benny. That song gets so much hate even among those who claim to love ELP. I wonder if they have the same to say about Zappa and The Beatles and Focus. Silliness is underrated in the music world.
@@CloseToTheEdge-ProgPete Sinfield had passed away a couple weeks ago. He wrote a lot of great lyrics on the first four Crimson albums and the 3rd impression of Karn Evil 9 and Father Christmas too. RIP Pete Sinfield.
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Spot on.I remember one of my workmates bringing in a copy of this album one Friday and saying "You like Jethro Tulle don't you so have you heard this yet?"I hadn't,so I took it home and listened to side one and that's all it took.I returned it to Steve at work on the Monday and he said "Didn't you like it?". Like it?.I LOVED it, so much so,I walked all the way to Manchester on Saturday morning to get a copy of my own and I STILL enjoy listening to it now as the day I first heard it.That,s as good 👍 as it gets for me.
Brilliant, that's how much you love this album. It's a stunning album, and to think the following album is just as good. Appreciate the comment, Paul.
@@CloseToTheEdge-ProgI'm one of the few dozens in the world that feels that Tales From Topographic Oceans is the finest music ever written or recorded in all music history.
@charleswagner2984 Yes, it's a fascinating album. Thanks Charles.
"Close to the Edge" - Yes, the best prog-album of all time.
Thanks, Antonio. It was a close call for my number 1.
Jethro Tull was the first concert I ever saw, and 20 or so years later, I got to run a spotlight for a double bill of Tull and ELP. One of the highlights of my 15 years as a part time stagehand.
Fantastic, David. It must have been brilliant. Thanks.
For me it was Close to the Edge by Yes which still stands the test of time & influences that came after.
@@paullevine1813 It could easily have been that amazing album. Thanks
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog I say that only because i was around when Yes released that LP in 72 & I've seen them play the whole album live back in 73.
@@paullevine1813 You're so lucky to have seen them in their pomp. Thanks, Paul.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog It's true what they say we may be old, but we've seen all the cool bands & we have. Cheers!!! You dropped a very tough question here as we could dig deeper as there was so much great stuff back then but Close to the Edge was so intense i have to go with that album.
@@paullevine1813 It was a tough question, but it was fun doing it. Thanks for being so supportive and yes we may be old but we know what we like.
This may be the best "best of" podcast of the last century. Thanks.
@@davecourlang1 Dave, thanks so much for your very kind words.
@ looking forward to more of your podcasts.
@davecourlang1 Thanks so much.
I'm glad this came into my recommendations. I have been wanting to listen to more prog rock albums. ❤
@@penguinlinks8609 Thanks so much.
When I was young the Best for me was Dark Side of the Moon
Many years later I add Thick as a Brick and Close to the Edge.
All are Masterpieces.
@@LuisGarcia-ee2tr That they are Luis, thanks for your comment.
You got 1 right in my opinion. My top 3 are DSOTM, Court of the Crimson king, Crime of the century. Honorable mention to Close to the edge + Hemispheres. It comes down to personal taste.
@@marcelliott1111 It does, music is so subjective. Thanks for the comment.
I need to be in the right mood for Court , in the right headspace for Close but Thick as a Brick delights and picks me up every time, anywhere.
That's exactly what I was trying to say but I couldn't get the words out. Thanks very much for your comment.
Great choice Pat. You are right about the humorous element. I didn’t think that would have been your #1. Well done mate
@@TheAlbumReviewchannel Amazing album, actuall they all are really. Thanks Dave.
My guess is Close To the Edge, it has to be.
I didn't expect that. Well done.
@@Renata-c9g I know Renata. Thanks for the comment..
Great video Pat & a fine choice .
Thanks so much, Ricky.
Out of the ten you picked I would go for Selling England, it will be interesting to see what you pick, I presume a lot will think you'll pick Close To The Edge, but I don't think you will. Looking forward to this.
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'Warrior on the Edge of Time'-Hawkwind.
I actually haven't heard that album. Thanks, I must check it out.
I only just discovered your channel, so I subscribed to it. I loved listening to your opinions and your insight into prog rock, my favourite type of music. I made a comment a bit further down about some of my favourite albums and bands. Of course Yes and Genesis would go along with ELP, but a few of the bands I mentioned I really like. Keep up the great work Pat.
Thanks, Delby for subscribing, prog is my favourite overall.
Brilliant video Pat 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much, Tara.
Last century, Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here, this century (so far) Steven Wilson - Hand. Cannot. Erase.
Progressive lives on!
Two amazing albums. Thanks.
Great video Pat. 👍🏻 I haven’t listened to Jetro Tull so I must give them a listen.
@@WallofGain You most definitely have to listen to them, from their first album This Was all the way up to Broadsword and the Beas, check them out. Thanks Rob.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog Definitely one to check out over the Christmas break. Thanks Pat.
Genesis' Foxtrot for me.
@@olavirannisto3552 An amazing album. I could easily put that in. Thanks for the comment.
My top 10 are not even on your list! The top 2 are clear
1) Music Inspired by the Snow Goose - Camel
2) The Tain - Horslips (as an Irishman, you must know them!!)
Then, in no particular order:
Moving Waves - Focus
Free Hand - Gentle Giant (you did mention this one)
Aqualung - Jethro Tull
Argus - Wishbone Ash (some don't think it's prog, but I do)
Hero and Heroine - Strawbs
Subterranea - IQ
Seasons End - Marillion
The Masquerade Overture - Pendragon
Great top 10, Argus is a stunning album and I do think it is prog and it would definitely be in my top 20, The Tain is excellent but I always prefer the Book of Invasions. I love Camel, my favourite is Moonmadness and that would be in my top 20. Thanks for your top 10 and watching my video,
I am glad to see Kansas ( American Prog) included in your list of albums. I think that Masque might be better than Leftoverture.
However, that is just my opinion.
I am new to your channel, and really appreciate your views.
@@paulkobler8049 The first 5 albums from Kansas are brilliant. All depends on what humour your in at the time, as any of them could be no 1. Thanks Paul for your comment.
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I totally agree after their 5th album, things changed, music changed. There was punk, new wave, the 80’s were wild.
I rediscovered Kansas, among other great bands during the COVID lockdown here in the States. I was surprised at just how much good music there is from the late 60’s and throughout the 70’s.
@paulkobler8049 Yes, late 60s to 70s is amazing. Thanks Paul.
My favourites would be Tull's TAAB along with ELP's Brain Salad Surgery because I heard them for the first time when I was still a teenager.
BTW where did you get that wonderful t-shirt?
Sometimes, the first albums we hear stick with us forever. I got that T-shirt many years ago while on holiday in the UK. Thanks for the comment.
I haven´t yet decided between Pawn Hearts and Godbluff
@@MrTrollerboy Okay, interesting.
I agree with your choice. I agree with your top albums. My top 10 also
My options, not for making me smile when hearing, but very impressive were: Kingdom Come - Galactic zoo dossier and Van der Graaf - Pawn hearts
Thanks for the comment and you have some brilliant choices there.
ELP are my favourite band and I think Trilogy is the album that I play more than any other album. Moonmadness by Camel, Turn of the Cards by Renaissance and To Your Children's Children's Children by Moody Blues aren't mentioned that often when it comes to prog rock music. Moonmadness maybe, but the other 2 not so much. Great selections though my friend.
I must check out Cards by Renaissance and To Your Children's Children's Children by Moody Blues as I haven't heard them, thanks so much for your comment and recommendations.
This will be interesting.
We agree on 2/3 with close to the edge and king, I'd put DSOTM next but great video and I agree with the entire sentiment.
A new prog death metal album -which is very far away from classic rock- released in October featuring tangerine dream - it's very heavy but absolutely sublime modern prog
It's called Absolute Elsewhere by Blood Incantation - you probably know of it already, but if not definitely worth a listen
Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I actually haven't heard Absolute Elsewhere, I must check that out.
Fantastic choice.
Thanks.
Either Octopus or Interview by Gentle Giant.
As for live albums the ultimate one is Seguendo le Tracce by Banco del Mutuo Soccorco.
@@marknieuweboer8099 Two brilliant albums by the Giant. Haven't heard that last one.
Great vid pat. Dsotm for me
Thanks, Laura. You're not wrong; nobody is actually wrong. We all have our favourites.
Yes, Fragile, Jethro Tull Thick As a Brick, Electric Light Orchestra Face the Music, and Asia's self titled debut album.
Brilliant choices, David. I really appreciate your comment.
For me it is King Crimson Red. A mile long list of honourable mentions.
Red is amazing and I did mention it, as you have said a mile-long list for sure as there are so many amazing prog albums and probably a few I haven't heard. Appreciate the comment.
Mine is Lark's Tongues in Aspic.
An amazing album. It was so hard to pick one album from King Crimson's discography as they have so many brilliant albums. Thanks.
I like all your choices. Pat but personally it is Foxtrot and A trick of the tail for me , but also a huge fan of Tull
I love those albums, I appreciate the comment, thanks so much.
Uk self titled for me
Interesting. It's one I never really thought of, TBH. Thanks so much for reminding me of this brilliant album.
So, can you do a sequel giving us your best prog rock album of the prior century? :)
In the Court of the Crimson King (1969) by King Crimson
Thanks, Gerard. An amazing album.
Its odd that I'm watching this and you picked Jethro Tull. Considering I've been listening to the new opeth album alot, which happens to feature Ian Anderson.
Here it is 2024 and Jethro Tull is just popping up all over the place.
@@wyldeman7 Yes still going strong in 2024. Is the Opeth album any good? Thanks for the comment.
For me ..All one tonight..Marillion live at the Royal Albert Hall
Excellent choice! What a fantastic show. I watch the DVD often.
Music is NOT entirely subjective; there are music-based analytics that can assess the sophistication of melody, harmony, rhythm (and tone colour) and "puts a smile on my face" is not one of them. Prog's essential catalyst, its founding aesthetic is innovation. Innovation can be measured. and the purveyors of the truest, most-consistent, most-compelling, most-artful innovation are Gentle Giant. The question of "best" is always fatuous without specifying the criterion or criteria being assessed. But by any and all criteria, "The Best Prog Album Of The Last Century" must, by any measure, be one by Gentle Giant.
I would have to disagree with you, if an album puts a smile on my face then it has done its job, music is all about enjoyment. Gentle Giant is one of my favourite bands in prog, thanks for the detailed comment though and thanks for watching.
Hmmnnnn.....okay! The opening to Thick is spectacular. But pour moi, the choice of Yes is beyond argument - either Close to the Edge or Fragile. Also, Selling England by the Pound (Genesis) is incredible, beggering any complaint except the biggest one. How in God's name and why, did they drop Twilight Alehouse from the album!
It was a bit difficult to pick a number 1, thanks, for the comment, strange they did drop that classic.
Wow, I only guessed one of your final three, Pat. That was Yes' 'Close To The Edge'.
For me, the finest prog rock album of them all is Genesis' 'Selling England By The Pound'. For me it just beats Close To The Edge. Each one of its four 10 minute epics is sublime.
... so you don't think that 'The Battle of Epping Forest' and 'Aisle of Plenty' are funny/witty ?
That said, Pat, it's all about opinions, and if we all loved the same things, well what a boring world we would live in.
PS Awesome tee-shirt ! ❤
@@keithf_ Thanks, Keith. Yes, it would be a boring world if we all liked the same thing. It's only a bit of fun. Selling England is awesome. Any of those 10 could have been no. 1, or others I didn't pick.
I agree about 3 of the long tracks. But The Battle of Epping Forest and More Fool Me let the album down a bit, which is why it isn't in my top 10. Top 20, definitely.
@kingcurry6594 Yes I can see where you're coming from. Still amazing though. Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it.
Great album
Thanks so much.
Well that's a question "best or what you listen more often?" I listen In the court of the crimson king more often than Close to the edge even though the latter is more sophisticated.
Fair enough. If the question is what I listen to more often, then it would be fairly even, as I do listen to the 10 I picked fairly frequently and a few more as well. Thanks for the comment.
It's a tough call.
"Thick" is a one-of-a-kind beauty.
Haven't heard anything that beats it. ("Passion's" up there, too.)
Peace on earth.
@@kevinogracia1615 It was a tough call. Passion Play is also amazing. They have so many amazing albums. Thanks for your comment.
For me, " Lizard " of King Crimson is the ultimate progressive rock album, " Wind and wuthering " could be n°2 et Robert Wyatt's "Rock bottom " n°3.
I must give that album a listen as I haven't played it in a while. Thanks for the comment.
I would not argue with Lizard. That album has sunk it's tentacles into me more and more as time passes.
these all all great albums, timeless classics. does it really matter which one is the best/favourite? what i find is that depending on my mood, this can vary. one day it might be In the court of the Crimson King and another day it might be one of the others. for me personally its impossible to pick just one. i got 5 all time favourites and right now its perhaps Focus' Hamburger Concerto. in a gfew months time this could change but they all make me very happy when i spin them
@@JosiMorreale The most important thing is you enjoy them. Thanks for your comment.
Hemispheres is prog, tales of the topographical ocean another
@@thehum1000 An amazing album by Rush. Thanks for your comment.
@@CloseToTheEdge-ProgTales is the first four part symphony in the rock genre. If you don't count Soft Machine Third, which I'm not sure if it qualifies as a symphony by classical standards, it is in four parts. Tales more than qualifies as a classical rock symphony. And a few years later, Incantations by Oldfield definitely qualifies as well as Tales. I love both very much, but Tales is the GOAT.
@charleswagner2984 Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
And while Thick As a Brick isn't necessarily my favorite album, it is a great album and I can't argue with your reasoning.
@@scottgillham2000 Thanks Scot. What is your favourite?
@CloseToTheEdge-Prog That is so hard to say, and it changes. But probably Wind and Wuthering. It's funny - when it first came out, I didn't think it was as good as the previous few. It took a long time to click. Then one night I was alone and listened to it really loud and it clicked.
@@scottgillham2000 A brilliant album, one that seems to be overlooked and that includes me, I'll spin it later on to remind me of how good it is. Thanks, Scott.
Pink Floyd - The Wall
The Wall is brilliant, and could easily have made my top 10. Thanks for the comment.
Red selling lamb animals and the wall (tied) Next eight: fragile close to the edge in the court lark's tongues foxtrot wind and wuthering dark side and wish you
@@antoniogalianojerez9942Thanks for the comment. Great choices.
For me: Genesis Nursery Cryme & Foxtrot and KC's In the court... - those three share my no. one spot!
@@runepedersenDK Yes 3 brilliant albums. Thanks so much for your comment.
No need to ask that question. Of course, it's In the Court of the Crimson King. The album which invented Progressive Rock and thus is one of the most important albums in rock history.
Yes, that could easily have been no 1 and I did nearly pick it, it's a masterpiece. Any of the 10 I picked or the ones I didn't could be no 1. Appreciate the comment. Thanks.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog If you go to the Holy Trinity of Prog songs, it is The Court of the Crimson King, Supper's Ready, and Close to the Edge. Each of them a masterpiece.
But I wonder why you didn't take Van der Graaf Generator into account for your top 10 albums.
@Nikioko Those three songs are all incredible but I just prefer Thick As A Brick but ever so slightly. As for Van Der Graaf Generator I can't for the life of me get into them and I have tried. Name your favourite album by them and I will listen to it with an open mind. Thanks.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog Pawn Hearts is my favourite album, but I think that Godbluff is the best to get into their music.
@@Nikioko I'll give that listen and I'll get back to you. Thanks.
Now you've done this greatest Prog Album. You could Review all albums against your 10 Prog Picks !
1. How Does Led Zeppelin, Presence compare to the 10 Prog Picks ?
2. How does Jonathan Wilson, Rare Birds compare with the 10 Prog Picks ?
( You get a Booklet, Poster & 6 Stickers with that one ! )
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@@davidbagnall335 Presence would be right up there. It was difficult to pick the 10 let alone pick number 1. It's a bit of fun TBH and this time next year my taste could change. Thanks for the comment, very much appreciated.
Larks’s Tongues in Aspic
Close to the Edge
Godbluff
These share #1 for me
Great picks, I'm only after listening to Godbluff believe it or not for the first time yesterday and I do like it. Thanks for the comment.
@ VDGG is a sleeper band, they don’t get much mention
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog highly recommend Still Life and Pawn Hearts, I’m very partial to the live video version of Plague of Lighthouse Keepers from early 70s
@@The.One.True.B Thanks for those recommendations.
All good choices
@@frankbarbaro4363 Thanks, Frank.
Dark side for me. But some amazing albums there
Thanks, Kevin. DSOTM is amazing in more ways than one, the recording of the album was groundbreaking in many ways.
For me Rush Hemispheres
Thanks, John. Brilliant album.
I commend you for not taking the easy way and just picking Dark side or In the court. While thick as a brick isn’t my favorite tull album, it is a masterpiece for sure.
Thanks for the comment.
For me it has to be "Contaminazione" (english version) by Il Rovescio della Medaglia from 1973, but they're italian, so they don't count I guess.....
@@pastakrydda They do count. I haven't heard this album, so I will get it on your recommendation. Thanks.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog Unfortunately the versions on Spotify are inferior to the original 1973 LP. I got hold of it on CD about 20 years ago. Up to then I listened to a cassette-copy of the Lp I borrowed from a friend in the early nineties. Hope you can find it!! It's a treat! Otherwise very solid contenders on your list! I own some of them myself! 😀
@@pastakrydda I would like a copy on CD or LP. Again thanks for letting me know about this album.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Proglots of good 70's Italian prog bands
@@zezappaokreizy6411 Yes they are and I do have to check them out. Thanks.
I'm not going to spoil your top pick for anyone who hasn't watched the video, but I'm afraid I can't agree with your choice.
It's a brilliant album, yes, but it was also conceived as a parody of prog rock, so for that reason alone, it cannot possibly win.
So which album IS the winner? I'd go with something by Genesis. Unlike the other prog bands, they had the musical chops AND the songwriting
skills, and when you combine the two, they were irresistible. Hmm...it's either Foxtrot or Selling England. "Duke" is their best album for me overall,
but that's not purely prog, so it doesn't count.
@@SpaceCattttt Thanks so much for the comment, I think someone has mentioned it already. Yes, Genesis albums are amazing and I could have easily picked one of their masterpieces.
My favourite is tresspas genesis
l dont ser what's the point of chosing just one album. All of them are unbelievable albums. However there iş a test. Which album we listen te most? That should be our greatest âlbum.
The best prog. album is the one you like the best.simple.
@@Lauriedriver Well, that is so true. Thanks for the comment.
Tull is taking the piss !
Ha ha, the t-shirt should have given it away. So what now? Best progressive drummer? (Bruford) best progressive guitarist? (Steve Howe) Basist? (Squire). This was fun.
@@Biffer5 Mabe so with the T-shirt. Yes it was fun and music should be fun. Well those 3 you named are the best in Prog. I have a good few ideas. Thanks as always for your comments.
I have to pick Neil Peart over every drummer since Buddy Rich. And Neil surpassed him in the 2000s, so much so that Neil was voted best musician in all music history by readers of Prog Magazine. Jimi Hendrix came in second. Rick Wakeman 4th. And Chris Squire 11th.
@charleswagner2984 Thanks for sharing that info, very much appreciated.
For me Saga - Images at twilight 🤷♂
@@duncan333 I haven't heard that one, so I will check it out. Thanks.
All the best albums are from the last century.
So true.
@@CloseToTheEdge-ProgI do love one from 2001. Magnification by Yes is my 6th favorite album.
No argument from me here. I think Tull gets discounted by prog fans because of the arena-rock vibe of Aqualung, which isn't really representative of Tull at their best.
I believe they don't get enough recognition. Thanks for the comment.
Tubular Bells
@@Mannizilla Yes, if you think that amazing album is the best, then it is. Thanks for the comment.
@@CloseToTheEdge-ProgIncantations is much more enjoyable for me. My 8th favorite album in all music history.
Beethoven
Okay, Shane.
Greatest or best?
Dsotm,Itcock,Thick as a brick, close to the edge,sebtp and Ahm,brain salad surgery would be the greatest. Oh and tubular bells.
The best would be Dsotm,Animals,Red,Thick as a brick,Sebtp, the snowgoose
Yes, all brilliant, Tubular Bells is a classic. Thanks.
I picked the 3 but I thought that it might be Yes
Good stuff BUT ... I can think of alot better real prog.
Thanks, Alan. What would you consider the best prog album?
"Tick as a Brick" is a phenomenal album, and Tull is an incredible band. ELP will always be my first love, and I can't help but mention the witty lyrics in Karn Evil 9 and Benny the Bouncer. That being said, if leaving a smile on your face is the primary criterion, Thick as a Brick is a wonderful choice. At least it wasn't Yes.
@@kratino It does leave a smile on my face. I love ELP and Benny The Bounser is brilliant. Thanks for your wonderful comment.
@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog Finally, someone who appreciates Benny. That song gets so much hate even among those who claim to love ELP. I wonder if they have the same to say about Zappa and The Beatles and Focus. Silliness is underrated in the music world.
@@kratino Yes they slate ELP for doing funny little songs, I don't know why they do that. Thanks.
@@CloseToTheEdge-ProgPete Sinfield had passed away a couple weeks ago. He wrote a lot of great lyrics on the first four Crimson albums and the 3rd impression of Karn Evil 9 and Father Christmas too. RIP Pete Sinfield.
@charleswagner2984 A brilliant lyricist. May he rest in peace. Thanks for the comment.