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Originally Posted by PFD
An interesting list for sure; well worth debating.
I think though some of his picks are deliberately controversial. Like Crimso's Wake of Poseidon for instance-- I'd question that as being their best album.
Or Floyd's Animals....not normally picked as a top fave from that band. But then he picks obvious ones like Yes's Close to the Edge or Brain Salad Surgery.
So I'll give him this: It's a very mixed list; one that won't please everybody and bound to generate discussion which is what a good list does.
Who is this dude, anyways?
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Greg Walker runs and maintains Synphonic(
www.synphonic.8m.com) which sells many prog cds and other related merchandise. He is a very enthusiastic and knowledgable prog vendor. He sells his merchandise at a lot of the festivals. He's very friendly and approachable so if you ever want recommendations based on what you already like he's good at that.
I'd say this list is very good for at least displaying some of the better lesser known prog albums. It does'nt hurt to do your own research but if you want the opinion of someone who has heard thousands of recordings here you have it.
If anyone wants a more definitive list or one that takes many different reviewers and raters into consideration then you can find some on either
www.progarchives.com or
www.gnosis2000.net.
I too find it strange that in the wake of poseidon and Animals are listed by both KC and PF respectively. Both are still good but I'd place at least two or three(if not more)by both bands ahead of those. Most of the stuff on his list I have heard(even those two actually)are still very good to say the least.
Mike