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#NowPlaying Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

First listen for me! Finally got a copy of this titanic album, so many breathtaking moments.

Not sure it’ll become my favourite of theirs but very glad to finally hear it!

#genesis #genesisband #prog #progrock #70smusic

#NowPlaying Buckingham Nicks - Buckingham Nicks

So glad this finally got a CD release. A fantastic album, with great harmonies and guitar work. A few tracks feel like a prototype for what they would do in Fleetwood Mac.

#buckinghamnicks #lindseybuckingham #stevienicks #folkrock #70smusic

All fantastic albums!

#NowPlaying Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited

A great album that is bookended by two sublime tracks. Once again some outstanding songwriting/lyricism.

What for you is Dylan’s best album?

#bobdylan #folk #folkrock #bluesrock #60smusic

#NowPlaying Genesis - Selling England by the Pound

One of the greatest opening lines to an album ever. Beautifully pastoral and quirky from start to finish.

#genesis #prog #progrock #70smusic

I must admit I had a mixed reaction, at times it really worked and added something to the track but other parts felt forced and too stereotypical.

#NowPlaying Biffy Clyro - Futique

First listen for me, been a while since I checked out their stuff. Whilst I still long for a slightly rawer sound this is unmistakably them and has some great tracks!

#biffyclyro #rock #altrock #newmusic

#NowPlaying Jakko Jakszyk - The Bruised Romantic Glee Club

Always good to have a delivery from @burningshed.com! An excellent eclectic mix of styles creates something that is unique yet shows its various influences.

#jakkojakszyk #prog #progrock #artrock

#NowPlaying Pink Floyd - Live at Pompeii

First listen for me. Thoroughly enjoyed it, hearing a rawness to this transitional period, though a party of me does wish it had been recorded after DSotM, imagine the setlist!

#pinkfloyd #prog #progrock #psychedelic #70smusic #livealbum

#NowPlaying King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King

Iconic. After all these years the opening track still sounds fresh and exciting. So close to perfection!

What’s your pick for an iconic album?

#kingcrimson #prog #progrock #psychedelic #60smusic

#NowPlaying Uriah Heep - Live in Moscow

Finally got a CD copy of this fantastic live recording. Love this lineup as it’s the one I first heard, Bernie Shaw’s vocals are just immense, but my favourite track is the Phil Lanzon led Mr Majestic.

#uriahheep #livealbum #hardrock #progrock

Very nice! I must make the effort again next time they play near me!

#NowPlaying Pink Floyd - Animals

An album I should revisit more. Long tracks with moody synths and epic guitar parts, what more could you ask for?

Where do you rank this amongst PF albums?

#pinkfloyd #prog #progrock #psychedelic #70smusic

#NowPlaying John Coltrane - A Love Supreme

A true jazz classic, bursting full of spirituality it shows Coltrane at his finest. Absolutely recommend!

What are some of your favourite jazz albums?

#johncoltrane #jazz #postbop #60smusic

#NowPlaying John Wesley - Chasing Monsters

First listen for me. Like his other albums that I’ve heard it’s a solid release. I felt Disconnect and the Lilypad Suite to be more engaging but I need to give this a few more listens.

#johnwesley #rock #altrock

#NowPlaying Wishbone Ash - Argus

The album that made me fall in love with music. Such fond memories of my dad playing the CD in the car.

What was the first album that captivated you?

#wishboneash #bluesrock #folkrock #progrock #70smusic

#NowPlaying Gorillaz - Plastic Beach

Whilst for me it will always be in the shadow of Demon Days this is a fantastic album with some great singles linked by a loose theme.

Favourite track: On Melancholy Hill

#gorillaz #electronic #triphop

#NowPlaying Gentle Giant - Acquiring the Taste

Ranging from medieval to astral this eclectic album is thoroughly enjoyable!

Thoughts on this one?

#gentlegiant #prog #progrock #70smusic

#NowPlaying Queens of the Stone Age - Rated R

Gloriously aggressive fuzzy guitar tones make for a memorable and enjoyable listen. Definitely recommend!

What do you think, is this their best?

#queensofthestoneage #qotsa #altrock

#NowPlaying Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery

Another beautiful record that blends folk and prog tendencies together.

This is definitely one of my favourite JT album, how about you?

#jethrotull #prog #progrock #70smusic

#NowPlaying Yes - Close to the Edge

For me this is pure musical perfection from start to finish. Like a lot of Yes albums, including their recent output, but IMO this was never topped!

#yes #yesband #prog #progrock #70smusic

#NowPlaying Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

First listen for me following many recommendations after enjoying Sabotage. Absolutely awesome, love the riffs but the acoustic moments of calm and beauty stood out for me.

#blacksabbath #metal #heavymetal #70smusic

#NowPlaying Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense

First listen for me, a great live recording that captures the manic energy of Byrne and co. Though I must admit I don’t own any of their studio albums, what should I get hold of first?

#talkingheads #newwave #80smusic #livealbum

#NowPlaying Marillion - Clutching at Straws

Whilst MC remains my favourite Fish era album this is a close second. Superb from start to finish, full of great music and beautiful melodies.

#marillion #prog #progrock #80smusic

#NowPlaying Fish - Fellini Days

Still slowly working through his studio albums. Sadly this isn’t one of his best, the majority of it felt a bit flat to me and just didn’t connect.

But that’s just me, what do you think?

#fish #marillion #prog #progrock

#NowPlaying Elbow - Giants of all Sizes

Another really enjoyable album from one of the most underrated bands. Saw them live supporting the Rolling Stones and they killed it, if you haven’t before definitely check them out!

#elbow #elbowband #indierock #altrock

#NowPlaying The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main St.

A true classic album, featuring some great tracks but my favourite has to be Tumbling Dice.

What’s your favourite Stones album?

#rollingstones #classicrock #bluesrock #rocknroll #70smusic

#NowPlaying Marillion - Smoke

First listen for me. Another great live performance, although I will admit the setlist wasn’t as to my liking as other albums in this series.

#marillion #prog #progrock #livealbum

#NowPlaying Maggie Rogers - Surrender

Out of the covid lockdown her second album is another great example of modern pop music. From the emotional yet danceable Overdrive to the catchy Want Want.

#maggierogers #indie #indiepop #altpop #electropop

This and The Whirlwind make an epic combo!