Record Collector Magazine's "Spirit of Prog: 20 Must-have Masterworks"

Progressive rock, or "prog" for short, attempts to combine rock’s raw earthiness with the tonier forms of classical and jazz to create an "artsy" rock. (Or pretentious slop depending on your proclivities) Some of the more well-known practitioners are Yes, The Moody Blues, and Peter Gabriel-era Genesis. Here’s English magazine RECORD COLLECTOR’s take on some particularly noteworthy specimens:

(found at: http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/recordcollector.htm#Spirit%20of%20Prog:%2020%20Must-have%20Mastworks)

Send to Printer Record Collector Magazine's "Spirit of Prog: 20 Must-have Masterworks" Progressive rock, or "prog" for short, attempts to combine rock’s raw earthiness with the tonier forms of classical and jazz to create an "artsy" rock. (Or pretentious slop depending on your proclivities) Some of the more well-known practitioners are Yes, The Moody Blues, and Peter Gabriel-era Genesis. Here’s English magazine RECORD COLLECTOR’s take on some particularly noteworthy specimens: (found at: http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/recordcollector.htm#Spirit%20of%20Prog:%2020%20Must-have%20Mastworks)
	1.	In Search of the Lost Chord by The Moody Blues
	2.	The Soft Machine by Soft Machine
	3.	Aqualung by Jethro Tull
	4.	In the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson
	5.	Nice by Nice
	6.	If I Could Do It All Over Again I'd Do It All Over You by Caravan
	7.	Shine on Brightly by Procol Harum
	8.	Octopus by Gentle Giant
	9.	Once Again by Barclay James Harvest
	10.	Pawn Hearts by Van Der Graaf Generator
	11.	Pictures at an Exhibition by Emerson Lake & Palmer
	12.	Close to the Edge by Yes
	13.	Moonmadness by Camel
	14.	2112 by Rush
	15.	Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
	16.	The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway by Genesis
	17.	Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
	18.	Solar Fire by Manfred Mann's Earth Band
	19.	Inside by Eloy
	20.	Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
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