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‘Misplaced Childhood’ (1985). Marillion’s hugely popular album. An achingly autobiographical concept, which somehow found a massive audience in the middle of a decade that was more interested in hairspray & pop videos. Rightly regarded as a prog classic.

‘Close to the Edge’ (1972) is Yes at their peak—an epic, three-track masterpiece. Towering soundscapes, lyrics exploring religion and self-made spirituality. When the music is this deep, three songs are more than enough.

“Spring” (1971) is the sole release by Leicester’s mellotron-soaked prog band. Once lost to obscurity, it’s now a cult classic—lush, melancholic, and beautifully crafted. A forgotten gem that deserves to be rediscovered by a much wider audience.

RIP Roy Thomas Baker, the wizard behind the desk. On Queen II, he sculpted thunder and fairy dust into sound—baroque grandeur with a rock 'n' roll bite. A true architect of operatic excess. A prog essential.

Recorded a month after Genesis finished touring The Lamb, Steve Hackett’s Voyage of the Acolyte (1975) is a stunning solo debut. With Collins & Rutherford onboard, it’s as bold as classic Genesis—and ‘Shadow of the Hierophant’ is a jaw-dropping finale.

The sad passing of David Longdon (Big Big Train) was a huge loss to prog fans—and to artistic integrity itself. His 2020 album with the late Judy Dyble, Between a Breath and a Breath, deserves cult classic status.

Supertramp: a phenomenal band with real songwriting chops. Their debut leans progressive, and Crime has plenty of prog moments. “Fool’s Overture” and “Child of Vision” say it all. A band that still splits prog fans down the middle.

Steven Wilson’s The Overview (2025) is a triumph. Side one is a psychedelic, Beatlesque dreamscape; side two explores jazzy, cinematic terrain. A bold, space-inspired suite from one of prog’s most restless and visionary artists.

Crafted at Abbey Road by the genius Alan Parsons, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon (1973) isn’t just an album—it’s an eclipse of the mind. Whether it’s your first listen or your thousandth, it melts the brain and lifts the soul. Timeless. Untouchable.

From Silence to Somewhere (2017) by Norway’s Wobbler is a bold prog odyssey—four epic tracks steeped in metamorphosis, change, and alchemy. Influences swirl, time bends, and it all ends with the transcendent “Foxlight.” A modern classic.

Forest of Lost Children (2014) by Kikagaku Moyo is a beautiful trip through Japanese psychedelic prog—trippy vocals, droning freak-beats, and hypnotic grooves. Short, strange, and stunning. You'll keep coming back.

Red (1974) by King Crimson is a vicious, vital farewell to the ‘70s lineup. “Providence” crackles with live improv energy, but it’s “Starless” that haunts—its aching guitar motif and Wetton’s tender vocal make it timeless.

Song for America (1975) is the second album by Kansas, showcasing their intricate progressive side alongside the boogie-rock showmanship that defined their late ’70s sound. The title track is a standout, with beautiful violin, piano, and a memorable melody.

Before guitar wizard Steve Hillage joined Gong, he released Space Shanty (1972) with Dave Stewart under the name Khan — a marvellous psychedelic jazz/rock record. Not strictly fusion, but rich with Canterbury scene charm. Highly recommended.

The fabulous McDonald and Giles (1971) is a rare gem—pastoral yet rich with the musical complexity of early King Crimson. Recorded after Ian McDonald & Michael Giles left the band in ’69. Bonus: Steve Winwood guests.

Gryphon – Red Queen to Gryphon Three (1973): Baroque ’n’ Roll at its finest. A loose concept album inspired by chess—instrumental, intricate, and oddly majestic. Around this time, Gryphon toured with Yes and gained a devoted cult following.

Kevin Ayers isn’t strictly prog, but he holds a special place in the genre. A founding member of Soft Machine—pioneers of mind-expanding music—he also worked with Syd Barrett. His first five solo albums are criminally underrated. A true visionary.

Romantic fish? Octopus-chameleons? Oceanic mysteries? Preternatural (2016) by Moulettes is a wildly inventive concept album—prog, folk & electronica woven into something truly original. Hannah Miller leads with fearless creativity. You need to hear this.

2 Ozs of Plastic with a Hole in the Middle (1969) is the adventurous second album by Welsh psych-prog band Man. Opens with “Prelude/The Storm” and dives into trippy jams. Includes live favourite “Spunk Box.” Bold, experimental, and uniquely Welsh.

Foxtrot (1972) by Genesis. One of the great prog rock albums. Home to the monumental Supper’s Ready, the romantic chivalry of Time Table, and the apocalyptic sci-fi of Watcher of the Skies. Gabriel’s growing sense of showmanship made him a rock star.