The Prog & Psychedelic Rock Recommendations Thread

Hank The Drifter · 02-06-2011, 01:40 PM

I am helplessly addicted to Hypnos 69 right now..and I must admit..that's not a bad thing. This, one of if not THE, best progressive rock band out there right now that's not considered part of the classic bands, in my opinion. I mean maybe this band's not the most progressive or groundbreaking but they exert something into their music I feel most progressive rock bands lack..and that's feeling. I often times feel like some progressive rock/metal bands are wanking around on the guitar just to do so and show off, but these dudes, I don't feel that. I don't know, maybe I'm way off about progressive rock in general but that's just how I normally feel when listening to neo-progressive rock and such. Then again with new progressive metal, not so much rock, I feel like a majority of the bands are carbon copies almost which just voids the point of it being 'progressive' music, lol.

/sorry for long babble.

Also, this isn't a recommendation to anyone in particular just people in general who have no heard them.

Necromancer · 02-06-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hank The Drifter

I am helplessly addicted to Hypnos 69 right now..and I must admit..that's not a bad thing. This, one of if not THE, best progressive rock band out there right now that's not considered part of the classic bands, in my opinion. I mean maybe this band's not the most progressive or groundbreaking but they exert something into their music I feel most progressive rock bands lack..and that's feeling. I often times feel like some progressive rock/metal bands are wanking around on the guitar just to do so and show off, but these dudes, I don't feel that. I don't know, maybe I'm way off about progressive rock in general but that's just how I normally feel when listening to neo-progressive rock and such. Then again with new progressive metal, not so much rock, I feel like a majority of the bands are carbon copies almost which just voids the point of it being 'progressive' music, lol.

Also, this isn't a recommendation to anyone in particular just people in general who have no heard them.

I feel a lot the same concerning the subject of crabon copies. The (rock) band Hinder. They remind of just another (Throwback), Mainstream rock band. They have a couple good popular rock songs that I like OK, but I haven't had the chance, as of yet, to listen to much of their material. I know there's a lot of good bands out there. For me, its having/making the time to spend, "listening to the radio" to discover new bands.
I will have to give Hypnos 69 a listen. Since I'm also, a fan of Progressive Rock.

ikvat · 02-13-2011, 06:04 AM

Aqua Nebula Oscillator is a band that really deserve your attention. They have some very good videos on youtube ie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBwSj...eature=related

Howard the Duck · 02-13-2011, 06:20 AM

anyone here heard any Anglagard?

I've only read some reviews on George Starostin's site and wonder if I should torrent anything by them?

TockTockTock · 03-10-2011, 06:05 AM

More of a question than a recommendation, but... is Lou Reed's album, Berlin, considered progressive rock? Some people consider it art rock, but what's the difference?

thomasthumb · 03-16-2011, 04:49 AM

Few new up and coming bands to check out...
Syd Arthur, Wolf People, 12 Stone Toddler, The Slytones.....all amazing unknown psychedelic bands.

Howard the Duck · 03-16-2011, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Pat

More of a question than a recommendation, but... is Lou Reed's album, Berlin, considered progressive rock? Some people consider it art rock, but what's the difference?

it's more like early prog-punk, not really progressive rock, but has extended passages - and it's conceptual

art rock is mostly instruments playing weird stuff like Trout Mask Replica, I guess, progressive rock has a more classical based structure of progression

BobLobLaw · 03-16-2011, 07:28 PM

I'm looking for a modern prog band with some metal (or any other kind of influences) elements with some awesome riffing and great instrumentation.

So what do you recommend?

chipper · 03-25-2011, 01:55 PM

i'm not a psychedelic fan... i don't know a lot about the genre... so just want to ask... is this psychedelic?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWhj_WEuVZI

Aark · 04-10-2011, 12:59 PM

Psychedelic is not as melodic as this song you've posted.
If you hear king Crimson, then you'll understand what psychedelic is.

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Ok, my recomendation for today is:

Van Der Graaf Generator -- Bunsho

02-06-2011, 01:40 PM	#41 (permalink)
Hank The Drifter Take it easy, but take it Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 213	I am helplessly addicted to Hypnos 69 right now..and I must admit..that's not a bad thing. This, one of if not THE, best progressive rock band out there right now that's not considered part of the classic bands, in my opinion. I mean maybe this band's not the most progressive or groundbreaking but they exert something into their music I feel most progressive rock bands lack..and that's feeling. I often times feel like some progressive rock/metal bands are wanking around on the guitar just to do so and show off, but these dudes, I don't feel that. I don't know, maybe I'm way off about progressive rock in general but that's just how I normally feel when listening to neo-progressive rock and such. Then again with new progressive metal, not so much rock, I feel like a majority of the bands are carbon copies almost which just voids the point of it being 'progressive' music, lol. /sorry for long babble. Also, this isn't a recommendation to anyone in particular just people in general who have no heard them. __________________ “If a song can't be written in 20 minutes, it ain't worth writing.” - Hank Williams

03-16-2011, 07:28 PM	#48 (permalink)
BobLobLaw Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In a place. With a bed. Posts: 107	I'm looking for a modern prog band with some metal (or any other kind of influences) elements with some awesome riffing and great instrumentation. So what do you recommend? __________________ "I just want to be perfect."

03-25-2011, 01:55 PM	#49 (permalink)
chipper Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: LA, Ca Posts: 179	i'm not a psychedelic fan... i don't know a lot about the genre... so just want to ask... is this psychedelic? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWhj_WEuVZI __________________ real love letters to exes

04-10-2011, 12:59 PM	#50 (permalink)
Aark Groupie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brazil Posts: 3	nah. Psychedelic is not as melodic as this song you've posted. If you hear king Crimson, then you'll understand what psychedelic is. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok, my recomendation for today is: Van Der Graaf Generator -- Bunsho

02-13-2011, 06:04 AM	#43 (permalink)
ikvat Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 625	Aqua Nebula Oscillator is a band that really deserve your attention. They have some very good videos on youtube ie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBwSj...eature=related

02-13-2011, 06:20 AM	#44 (permalink)
Howard the Duck Live by the Sword Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 9,075	anyone here heard any Anglagard? I've only read some reviews on George Starostin's site and wonder if I should torrent anything by them?

03-10-2011, 06:05 AM	#45 (permalink)
TockTockTock They/Them Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,914	More of a question than a recommendation, but... is Lou Reed's album, Berlin, considered progressive rock? Some people consider it art rock, but what's the difference?

03-16-2011, 04:49 AM	#46 (permalink)
thomasthumb Groupie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	Few new up and coming bands to check out... Syd Arthur, Wolf People, 12 Stone Toddler, The Slytones.....all amazing unknown psychedelic bands.