#973 The Mars Volta – De-loused at the Crematorium

I have heard of The Mars Volta, but I cannot recall hearing any of their music. They released their debut progressive rock album De-loused at the Crematorium in 2003. Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea played on most of the songs after the band’s bassist left. Almost all of the lyrics are written by Cedric […]

#843 Robert Wyatt – Shleep

Another artist I have never heard of is English musician Robert Wyatt. He was highly praised for his seventh album Shleep from 1997. One of the genres on the album is Canterbury scene, which I have never heard of either. It is from the city of Canterbury in England. It is associated with progressive rock. The […]

#315 Supertramp – Crime Of The Century

Crime Of The Century is the first and only album from Supertramp on the list. Oddly, it is not their biggest album. Their biggest album was released in 1979, Breakfast in America. I do not know any of the titles of their songs, but I know their name. This is an album for prog and art rock […]

#205 Jethro Tull – Aqualung

Jethro Tull is a name I have heard before, but I do not know his their music. I thought Jethro Tull was a person. Aqualung is their fourth album. Although the band disagrees, it is considered a concept album by many. The theme is “the distinction between religion and God”. Discuss. Lead singer and songwriter Ian Anderson vehemently […]

#169 King Crimson – In the Court of the Crimson King (An Observation by King Crimson)

I have never heard of King Crimson or if I did they did not make an impression on me. More than likely I have not heard of them because they were not around long and they were a progressive rock band. They became a band in 1968 and split up in 1974. There were many reunions […]