Progressive Rock was a revolutionary music genre that emphasized flashy musicianship and wild experimentation. In the wake of the psychedelic 60s, Prog Rock would scale the heights of commercial and critical success. Its star burned brightly, but only five years later it was in terminal decline, destined to be lost to the sands of time. Join your host Ian Prise and his guests each week as we trace the rise and fall of Prog Rock, album by album.
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Ep. 29: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon, Part 3: But the sun is eclipsed
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They said we couldn't walk on the grass So we didn't, because we respect lawncare So we went inside and finished chatting about DSOTM IG: progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 28: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon, Part 2: It's a crime
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Rather than taking a slice of Roger's pie, we share and fare our thoughts on the two heftiest songs on DSOTM IG: progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 27: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon, Part 1: As a matter of fact
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We finally arrive at Dark Side of the Moon IG: progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Between right and wrong Between heaven and earth Somewhere in the wasteland between Meddle and Dark Side Pink Floyd recorded 1972's Obscured by Clouds We at least have to say hello IG: progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 25: Yes - Close to the Edge, Part 2: We get down
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Join us as we finish up the second half of Yes's masterpiece and Ian's 3rd Wonder of Prog IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 24: Yes - Close to the Edge, Part 1: Not Right Away
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This week, we find Yes at their full majesty for 1972's Close to the Edge Sometimes 18 minutes just isn't long enough IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 23: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound- Pt. 2
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We love to laugh and we love to rock What could go wrong? Join us for the second half of Selling England by the Pound IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 22: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound- Pt. 1
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Join us for Ian's second wonder of Prog It all comes together for Genesis in their 1973 masterpiece, Selling England by the Pound. Madrigals? Sadrigals? Radrigals? We got the whole spectrum IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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We've arrived at Ian's 4 wonders of Prog Join us for Jethro Tull's majestic follow-up to Aqualung, Thick as Brick There's only one song on the album, how complicated could it be? IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Today, on 1972's Trilogy, we explore the many complex emotions of ELP: epic, bombastic, virtuostic What can't these guys do? Refrain from rocking apparently IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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We return for the second half of Yes's classic Fragile. By the end, your hunger will be sated IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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We welcome Yes back with 1971's Fragile, the album that would cement them as prog legends. Also, making his first appearance in our story: the caped crusader, keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman brings his magic touch IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Santa Ian spreads some Progmas cheer and drops some tunes down everyone's chimney Prog bless us every one IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.com ===== SPOILER ALERT===== Songs in this Episode: 1. I Believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake 2. Signed Curtain - Matching Mole 3. Four Horseman - Aphrodite's Child 4. Blown' Free - Wishbone Ash 6. Asfort…
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In the first half, we say adios to Season 1, looking backwards and forwards to all the Prog that ever was and ever will be. In the second half, our tech wizard Ed takes us through the development of multitrack recording We look forward to seeing you soon for the classic era of 1970s Prog Rock in Season 2 IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.com…
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We end our first series with a heaping helping of organ as we introduce the Bad Bois of prog. It's our first prog rock supergroup: Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Join us as we marvel at ELP cramming as many notes as they can into their self titled debut. IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 13: Caravan - In the Land of Grey and Pink
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This week, we travel down to Kent, the garden of England, for a gentle diversion. Caravan were leaders in the Canterbury scene, a jazz-obsessed, offbeat, more relaxed Prog genre. It all came together, for them and for the scene, in this 1971 classic, In the Land of Grey and Pink.By helloprogfrog
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We welcome the theatre kids of Prog Rock, Genesis. Join us as we're whisked away to the Fountain of Salmacis. Along the way we'll meet ghosts, stones and murderous plants. IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Do you enjoy sitting on a park bench? Do you enjoy... learning about Jethro Tull's classic album Aqualung? How fortuitous! Join us this week and we get into the heady concepts, the beautiful guitar work and, of course, the flute solos of 1971's Aqualung.By helloprogfrog
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We welcome Prog Rock legends Yes to the podcast with their breakthrough album, the Yes Album. Come marvel at the musical acrobatics of Steve, Chris, Bill and Tony and help us figure out what Jon's trying to say. IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 9: King Crimson - In The Wake of Poseidon
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Soon after recording their successful debut, King Crimson completely imploded, for the first of many times. Left with a recording contract and no band, Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield went into the studio and patched together In the Wake of Poseidon. IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 8: King Crimson - In The Court of the Crimson King
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In 1969, King Crimson smashes free jazz, classical music and mellotron together to make the first true Prog Rock masterpiece, In the Court of the Crimson King. IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep.7: Pink Floyd - Piper at the Gates of Dawn
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We return to the origins of Prog Rock legends Pink Floyd and discuss their debut album, the psychedelic grab-bag, Piper at the Gates of Dawn. IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 6: The Moody Blues - Days of Future Passed
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In 1967, the Moody Blues went into the studio and accidentally recorded one of Prog Rock's first concept albums. Join us for the orchestral rock masterpiece, Days of Future Passed. IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Join me in this whimsical diversion, as the guitar maestro Ed Thomas takes us on a journey through some of the technologies that make Prog Rock rock. Ed walks us through Mellotron, Moog and the development of guitar pedals. IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 4: The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Part 2
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And we're back! We got meter maids, waltzing horses, cottages on the Isle of Wight and the most famous piano chord ever recorded! Join us for the second half of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Ep. 3: The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Part 1
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In 1967, in the heat of the summer of love, the Beatles were wondering how to build on Revolver. Looking within and without themselves, they camped out in the studio and took the 3 min song to its sonic limit, creating a psychedelic masterpiece. Join us as we explore Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.com…
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The Beatles just keep rocking. Join us for the second half of the Beatles' Revolver. IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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In 1966, the Beatles stopped touring and went into the studio. Things got crazy. Join us this week as we discuss Revolver. IG: @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.comBy helloprogfrog
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Why should you go on this wacky adventure? Join us to find out!By helloprogfrog
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