What once was old is new (prog) again

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GoldenSpiral wrote: I had quite the opposite experience this year.  Discovering old prog is what I did in 2005 (though I did my fair share of it this year).Anyway there was a lot of great new prog released in 2006, you just had to know where to look (pretty much anywhere but Neo )

    
You mean scanning this site on an hourly basis isn't a good enough resource?

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As I reflect on the year 2006 in terms of new progressive music that was released, I'm a bit underwhelmed (as is how I voted in a poll pertaining to this same subject last week). The new Flower Kings, Frost*, and the new Saga stand out; but, when I think if this past year, I think of the old bands that I've discovered through either this site, or a buddy of mine.

Two bands come to mind: Gabriel era Genesis and Camel. I was a bit skeptical with the Gabriel-led Genesis because of all the pageantry involved--I just found it a bit goofy. Hearing everyone going on and on about Foxtrot and Selling England By The Pound, I thought it was time to expand a bit...AND WAS I BLOWN AWAY!!!! I then went out and bought up the rest of Gensis' discography, with the purchase just today of Genesis Live to round out my collection. Just awesome stuff.

And then there's Camel. Quickly becoming one of my favorites. I've bought up remasters of Mirage, Moonmadness, and The Snowgoose. I've also picked up Stationary Traveler, A Nod And A Wink, and Ran Dances. I'm awaiting Breathless, A Live Record, Never Let Go, and received Coming Of Age today (this one has really overtaken me). Simply breathtaking!!

I've also picked up a lot of King Crimson; but, just hasn't latched onto like I have Genesis and Camel.

So, my question is instead of focusing on new bands or music we discovered, are there any older bands that have really made an impact on you this year?

E