Classic Old School Prog

[the_satanic_rabbit]

If you were to make a playlist of old school classic prog (70's early 80's) what songs/artists would you have on it?

I've got a bunch of early rush stuff now, and I have a bit of ELP. I have a lot of Al DiMeola already. What are the must haves from this era?

 

[infernal affair]

If you want to reduce the list only to the 'must haves':
King crimson: from 'In The Court Of The Crimson King' to 'Red' (7 records);
Genesis: from 'Trespass' to 'Wind And Wuthering' (7 records);
Jethro Tull: 'Aqualung';
Kansas: 'Leftoverture'
...

 

[progmetaldan]

Many Steve Howe era 'Yes' albums, Rush- 2112

 

[NeverMarty]

No Zappa?!

 

[jimbobhickville]

Anything from the 70s from King Crimson, Rush, and Yes, excluding the debut album of Rush and Yes. All Genesis discs up to Trick of the Tail.

Camel - Mirage (and maybe Moonmadness)
Gentle Giant - Octopus (maybe)

And for an updated take on the classic prog sound, you must own anything by Anglagard and Anekdoten from Sweden.

And then get into fusion, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jaco Pastorious, Billy Cobham, etc.

 

[the_satanic_rabbit]

Good suggestions so far and I have some of what you guys mentioned. Keep em comin'!

How bout naming some specific tracks from the artists/albums you mentioned.