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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

The American band Ambrosia might appeal to you if you like Styx and Kansas.
 
Actually, I agree with this, except I would only concentrate on Ambrosia's first two albums.  Their debut album fits right in with the Styx and Kansas style, heavy prog.  And it was also produced by Alan Parsons, so there is that. 
 
Speaking of Alan Parsons Project, "Tales of Mystery and Imagination", their first album, is quite excellent.
 
You might also like a few of the Triumverat albums, though they are more like Emerson, Lake and Palmer. 
 
If you like the violin in Kansas, try out UK, which is more along the line of King Crimson or Yes, but the violin is outstanding. 
 
Head East "Flat as a Pancake",
Blue Oyster Cult "Spectres" and "Veteran of the Psychic Wars",
Supertramp "Crime of the Century"
 
 


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Originally posted by dr wu23 dr wu23 wrote:

I had forgotten about Bloodrock.....and I am surprised they are not on PA as prog related....at times a very basic Kansas or Styx like sound especially the later ones.
 
Yes the Warren Ham led Bloodrock sounded very much like Kansas. And Ham was one of the candidates for replacing Steve Walsh and of course toured with Kansas.
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Swedish copycats of Kansas
 
Very Kansas at the begining then more Styx
 
From Poland
 
 
 
 


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From USA: Cryptic Vision and Salem Hill.
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The end of Atalantia by Aquacadia reminds me of Styx.
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Should make mention of the song "Last Chance" by Shooting Star.
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I had forgotten about Bloodrock.....and I am surprised they are not on PA as prog related....at times a very basic Kansas or Styx like sound especially the later ones.
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Originally posted by Iacób Iacób wrote:

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, and that Poor Genetic Material song was pretty cool.

glad you liked it.  They have a lot of great songs and having such a superb vocalist doesn't hurt
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys, and that Poor Genetic Material song was pretty cool.
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Now I don't think Poor Genetic Material sounds especially like Saga, but in this, perhaps my favourite song by them, Phil Griffiths sounds alot like the Saga vocalist.  BTW, Phil is the son of Martin Griffiths the vocalist of the legendary Beggars Opera, and he inherited a great voice.

The first part of the song may sound like a rather ordinary rocker, but it transforms itself into something sublime and caused me to re-evaluate the whole piece



 

edit:  just realized the thread is about Styx not Saga...oops


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Canadian 70s rock band Rose.
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Zon - Astral Projector. Total Styx clone.
Shake & bake.
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It Bites are also a good choise very varried heavy artsy and powerful.
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Another vote for Saga.
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Sorry for the late reply, I just wanted to say thanks guys for introducing me to all these great bands.
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

I agree with RushFan4 - Saga are very similar in style to Styx.
My favourite Saga song is "Careful Where You Step"
 

probably my fave too...but  "Don't Be Late" or "It's Time" are close
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I agree with RushFan4 - Saga are very similar in style to Styx.
My favourite Saga song is "Careful Where You Step"
 
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I felt that Spock's Beard's last album, Noise Floor, was a really good Prog/AOR mix. Made me think of Kansas. Current lead vocalist Ted Leonard is also lead vocalist of Enchant. Flying Colors might be another band to look at. Guitarist Steve Morse was in Kansas for a couple of albums in the 80s.
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