(B) Bands and your pick for Album

Ok, so we did A! What comes next? H obviously (no, just stop) ...B!! 

For the newbies to this concept, the rules are simple...

1) make a list of PROG bands or artists (B surname ex. Bruford) for which you own a handful of records or just straight up enjoy! 

2) list your personal favorite album from the band and briefly explain why you chose the one you did.

Or... do it my way which includes one band at a time, the LP name and cover, and explanation. 

I will get the ball rolling...

*it feels good to me while listening to this gentleman*

Where do you start in the Bruford canon? Everything the band touched became gold! 

With notable players like the man himself, Jeff Berlin, Dave Stewart, and Allan Holdsworth, the band is in top form (or close to it) on this record. Yeah, I didn't pick the other one bc of the vocals and slightly maniacal/claustrophobic feel in places. This one has everything for me: fusion, canterbury? Just call it whatever you want!

Enjoy, everyone!!

Once Again (1971) ??! 

I'll just keep it to one band each time. This time Banco del mutuo soccorso: I got eight of their albums in my collection, a couple both on CD and vinyl, as with my preferred album Io sono nato libero. This album has some jazzy tendencies that I appreciate very much and I think that Canto Nomade Per Un Prigioniero Politico is one of the best things they ever did.

I love this band!!

I would have to agree with you on this one although the s/t has moments of pure emotional bliss I can't describe. I take this band over PFM in a heartbeat! Although I do love PFM too.

All 9 tracks... there isn't a bad one on it..

Sir Adrian Belew on the cover there??

Can't go wrong with any of the first 6 from Sabbath.

 I believe SoT put them in I, but great RPI release! The symphonic album of symphonic prog!

What would your guys' and gals picks be for the following....?

-B. Sabbath

-Bruford

-Big Big Train

-Banco

-BJH (to those who didn't already post them)

-Jeff Beck

-Beggars Opera

-Brand X

-Budgie

Albums in my CD collection in order of preference:-

01. 1976: Be Bop Deluxe - Modern Music - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kwPC5qkbQb1p1bfYFplWbLuLkGNDGqV-E

02. 1976: Be Bop Deluxe - Sunburst Finish - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGfb2R92OHum7LktvuhHfldIq1MDL1Rsa

03. 1975: Be Bop Deluxe - Futurama - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kKqbVMSW9mao_Qil5U_uG2mXJxJsVBl8M

04. 1974: Be Bop Deluxe - Axe Victim - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kobNjQRnizSsjcbv9TXmebNL4BfCPwnv8

05. 1978: Be Bop Deluxe - Drastic Plastic - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nSvLfqKEpLrjmtlEvNUP3q7iEh1qChYQI

Still to come:- Jeff Beck; Black Sabbath; Blue Oyster Cult; Boston; David Bowie; Tim Buckley; Budgie; Kate Bush