progressive-rock-bands

"Fripp and Co. were never afraid to experiment with their sound. Not only relying on the regular intricacies of prog rock, but classical, folk, and early elements of heavy metal that influenced the likes of Black Flag, Nirvana, and Mastodon. The band's 1960 debut In the Court of the Crimson King remains one of the most influential albums in music history."

"It's always important to note for classic-rock novices that Jethro Tull is the name of the band, not the lead singer. That would be the flute-toting Ian Anderson. The band has always been innovative, even when starting with more of a blues and jazz vibe. Into the 1970s, Tull transitioned into more of a progressive but heavier sound, especially on 1971's Aqualung. The defining moment in the band's history came one year later, with the conceptually ambitious and undeniably progressive Thick as a Brick."

"When it comes to the absurdly resourceful bench of progressive rock bands, King Crimson were probably the most versatile of them all. Certainly, they were the most adventurous, with ceaselessly shifting line-ups inspiring entirely new sounds. One could play a song from their first, third, and fifth albums and the average listener would have no clue it was the same band. And that, in some regards, is the premise and essence of progressive rock."

"[The Alan Parsons Project] was generally praised for the overall production value and hi-fi, surround-sound listening experience that also included various elements of progressive pop, art-rock, and light rock. The Project's 1977 concept release, I Robot, is an early ode to artificial intelligence."

"Though they could easily be considered an “experimental” group as well, Dance Gavin Dance are the Sacramento-born post-hardcore group that, though the lineup has changed quite a few times, have always held a special place in alternative music history. Their influences range from MF DOOM to the Temptations, as well as other post-hardcore groups such as At The Drive-In. Mixing harsh and clean vocals, they take note from classic hardcore and prog-rock genres, though it’s the technical attention and structuring of the songs that set DGD firmly in the post-hardcore hall of fame."

"Spirit was more than just as good as Pink Floyd; they were in a category of their very own. The band was incredibly creative and had no qualms with experimenting with jazz, pop, and even proto-metal at times."

"Although Deep Purple helped lay the foundation for the heavy metal, their consummate musicianship meant they also transcended the genre. Indeed, they began as a progressive rock group with their eyes, unusually, on the singles market. Yet they certainly rocked, as their shows from the earliest days conclusively proved."

"The family tree of musicians and bands that sprouted from Deep Purple is truly amazing. The group, which spawned the likes of David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes, is one of the true pioneers of the hard rock and heavy metal sound."

"She said, there is no reason And the truth is plain to see But I wandered through my playing cards And would not let her be One of sixteen vestal virgins Who were leaving for the coast And although my eyes were open They might have just as well've been closed"

"The chandelier is in full swing As gifts for me the three kings bring Of myrrh and frankincense, I'm told And fat old Buddhas carved in gold And though it seems they smile with glee I know in truth they envy me And watch as my befuddled brain Shines on brightly quite insane"

"And so it was that later As the miller told his tale That her face at first just ghostly Turned a whiter shade of pale"

"We skipped the light fandango Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor I was feeling kinda seasick But the crowd called out for more The room was humming harder As the ceiling flew away When we called out for another drink The waiter brought a tray"

"Hello babe, with your guardian eyes so blue, Hey my baby, don't you know our love is true."

"This is the world we live in, And these are the hands we're given."

"I can't dance. I can't talk. Only thing about me is the way that I walk. I can't dance. I can't sing. I'm just standing here selling everything."

"Genesis should probably be credited for adapting to the times while still not losing its creativity. The group produced two of the most recognizable vocalists ever: Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins."

"Oh Superman, where are you now?"

"Yesterday a morning came, a smile upon your face Caesar's palace, morning glory, silly human race On the sailing ship to nowhere, leaving any place If the summer changed to winter, yours is no disgrace"

"An innovative mix of harmonies, intricate arrangements, original material, and extended covers made [Yes] pioneers of what was soon [to be] known as progressive rock."

"Younger generations might remember the song ["Roundabout" by Yes] as a meme. But no matter how you got to it, there's no denying that [it] is one of the most important rock pieces of all time. Just take a listen to that bass, performed by Chris Squire."

"Sister bluebird flying high above Shine your wings forward to the sun Hide the myst'ries of life on your way Though you've seen them, please don't say a word"

"Move me on to any black square Use me any time you want Just remember that the goal Is for us all"

"Move yourself; You always live your life Never thinking of the future. Prove yourself; You are the move you make, Take your chances, win or loser. See yourself; You are the steps you take, You and you, and that's the only way. Shake, shake yourself, You're every move you make. So the story goes.Owner of a lonely heart. Owner of a lonely heart. (Much better than a) Owner of a broken heart. Owner of a lonely heart."

"Nous sommes du soleil (Nous sommes du soleil, du soleil) We love when we play... Let them run, let them chase Let them hide between Constant doors will open eyes"

"A seasoned witch could call you From the depths of your disgrace And rearrange your liver To the solid mental grace. And achieve it all with music That came quickly from afar. Then taste the fruit of man Recorded losing all against the hour."

"In and around the lake, Mountains come out of the sky and they stand there. One mile over we'll be there and we'll see you. Ten true summers we'll be there and laughing too. Twenty four before my love you'll see I'll be there with you."

"Sudden call shouldn't take away the startled memory All in all, the journey takes you all the way As apart from any reality that you've ever seen and known Guessing problems only to deceive the mention Passing paths that climb halfway into the void As we cross from side to side, we hear the total mass retain."

"[A pioneer of] progressive rock, Yes [...] successfully [mixed] musicianship and showmanship. Armed with rock greats such as Bill Bruford, Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, and Alan White over the years, the Hall of Famers were perhaps best known for their intricate instrumental pieces that showed off the individual talent of various band members."

"Mother life, hold firmly on to me, Spread my knowledge higher than the day. Release as much as only you can show. Though you've seen me, please don't say a word. What I don't know, I have never shared."

"A man conceived a moment's answers to the dream Staying the flowers daily, sensing all the themes.As a foundation left to create the spiral aim, A movement regained and regarded both the same. All complete in the sight of seeds of life with you."

"The time between the notes Relates the color to the scenes, A constant vogue of triumphs Dislocate man, so it seems. And space between the focus Shape ascend knowledge of love As song and chance develop time Lost social temperance rules above."

"I've seen all good people turn their heads each day, So satisfied I'm on my way."

"Other bands came very close, but it seems safe to suggest no one else in the prog arena were as productive and proficient as Yes managed to be from early 1971 to late 1972: three masterpieces culminating in their tour de force, which approaches a level of ecstasy few outfits have ever approximated."

"Long distance runaround; Long time waiting to feel the sound. I still remember the dream there; I still remember the time you said goodbye."

"Loneliness is a power that we possess to give or take away forever. All I know can be shown by your acceptance of the facts there shown before you. Take what I say in a different way and it's easy to say that this is all confusion. As I see a new day in me, I can also show it you and you may follow."

"Move forward was my friend's only cry, In deeper to somewhere we could lie. And rest for the day With cold in the way.Were we ever colder on that day, a million miles away It seemed from all of eternity."

"Long ago a tall man told a tale of yesterday, Searching for the truth to life and not for just a way. Finding pleasure from this house his ears, they did obey, In his life a moment's pleasure, never to delay. He was lost and in his trust he found a new meaning, Seeing the things in diff'rent lights his life was redeemed."

"Yesterday a morning came, a smile upon your face; Caesar's Palace, morning glory, silly human race. On a sailing ship to nowhere, leaving any place, If the summer changed to winter, yours is no disgrace. ...Death defying, mutilated armies gather near Crawling out of dirty holes, their morals Their morals disappear. Battleships confide in me and tell me where you are"

"Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time And its news is captured For the queen to use.Move me on to any black square Use me any time you want. Just remember that the goal Is for us all to capture only one, anywhere, Yea, yea, yea."

"I see the cold mist in the night And watch the hills roll out of sight I watch in every single way Inside out, outside in... The sun can warm the coldest dawn... And one peculiar point I see... As truth is gathered, I rearrange Inside out, outside in... You'll see"

"Cold hearted orb that rules the night, Removes the colours from our sight. Red is grey and yellow white, But we decide which is right And which is an Illusion."

"Nights in white satin Never reaching the end Letters I've written Never meaning to send. Beauty I've always missed, with these eyes before, Just what the truth is, I can't say anymore."

"Why do we never get an answer When we're knocking at the door With a thousand million questions About hate and death and war?"

"Tuesday afternoon. I'm just beginning to see, now I'm on my way. It doesn't matter to me, chasing the clouds away. Something, calls to me, The trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why? Those gentle voices I hear, explain it all with a sigh.I'm looking at myself reflections of my mind, It's just the kind of day to leave myself behind, So gently swaying through the fairyland of love. If you'll just come with me you'll see the beauty of Tuesday afternoon, Tuesday afternoon."

"Highway run into the midnight sun Wheels go 'round and 'round, you're on my mind. Restless hearts sleep alone tonight, Sendin' all my love along the wire.They say that the road ain't no place to start a family. Right down the line it's been you and me. And lovin' a music man ain't always what it's supposed to be. Oh, girl you stand by me, I'm forever yours, faithfully."

"Should have told you then I knew, Should have told you right From the start. But the words Didn't come out right. So I'll tell you Straight from my heart."

"The girl can't help it, she needs more. He hasn't found what he's lookin' for. They're still standing in the rain. He can't help it, and she's just that way. And when he calls her, She tells him that she still cares. Under the moonlight, He wonders why she can't be there...why. Why do they go on alone When they're missin' each other?"

"Here we stand Worlds apart. Hearts broken in two, two, two. Sleepless nights, Losing ground. I'm reaching for you, you, you.Feelin' that it's gone. Can't change your mind. If we can't go on To survive the tide. Love divides."

"Lying beside you here in the dark, Feeling your heart beat with mine. Softly you whisper, you're so sincere, How could our love be so blind?We sailed on together, We drifted apart. And here you are by my side.So now I come to you with open arms Nothing to hide, believe what I say. So here I am with open arms Hoping you'll see what your love means to me, open arms."

"It's been so long, since I've seen her face. You say she's doin' fine. I still recall a sad cafe. How it hurt so bad to see her cry. I didn't wanna say goodbye.Send her my love, memories remain. Send her my love, roses never fade. Send her my love."