Sunday Showdown: ProgRocker53 Edition

What's your favorite prog group?

Dude,

I'm not sure what prog rock is. However, I like Bowling for Soup for an "alternative band" if that's what you call them.

L8r man,

Aaron

Aaron wrote:Dude,

I'm not sure what prog rock is. However, I like Bowling for Soup for an "alternative band" if that's what you call them.

L8r man,

Aaron

In a nutshell (Prog is a much debated term by music nerds, but here's an accepted general definition):

-Music that is generally created out of conventional "pop" formats, that explores different lyrical and musical structures and would seem out of place on radio

-Longer songs, different changes in key and tempo, virtuoso musicians and experimental instrumentation

-Lyric matter including science fiction, fantasy, psychological and political theming

-Concept albums, long instrumental passages, intense visual live shows, and strong tie-ins to other forms of art

www.progarchives.com is a great place to browse for Prog albums and artists.. and they have better definitions of the term up there too.

Journey's first three albums (and a handful of songs since then) are commonly considered Prog although they aren't as experimental as other bands within the genre (such as King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Yes, and Genesis).

i went with pink floyd. i gave my mom dark side of the moon for christmas one year- her request i sure do miss her, she was pretty cool for a parent

Pink Floyd. They are the only one of those I've seen live. Your mom had great taste Lu, that was a great album. I still think my favorite is Run Like Hell though, love the intro.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oriQfoa9_Cw&feature=related

lula wrote:i went with pink floyd. i gave my mom dark side of the moon for christmas one year- her request i sure do miss her, she was pretty cool for a parent

That's awesome, Ms. Lula

My mom's favorite was Traffic's "Low Sparks of High-Heeled Boys" - excellent work.

I miss her too.

Cat