Aussie prog

An Australian band called Kahvas Jute produced probably one of the bests examples of progressive hard rock in about 1971. The album is called Wide Open and it has been reissued on CD. The record is obviously a big collectors item and very rare. Dennis Wilson was the main driving force behind the band and is a very good guitarist. 

Arcitectiure in Helsinki are wonderful. By most of the definitions on here the latest album is progressive but with tracks of a pop length. What The Flower kings take 30 mins to do AIH take 3mins!

The Church are a good band but really belong in the Alternative scene. Close relatives to Echo and the Bunnnymen, a bit like Earlier PT but with shorter pieces like later PT.

Sebastien Hardie supported Yes in 2003. Very good obviously influenced by Focus and the great Yes themselves.However lead singer Mario Millo has his own Mario Millo band which are worth checking out.

Sydney band Cog are prog in the Tool end of the prog spectrum and are making a splash in the local scene.

I've heard some good things about Gandalf, although I've also heard that he's more new age than prog.  He's listed on here, so I'm mentioning him.

the only aussie prog  band I know well is The Church ...

Critics have hailed them  as "Best guitar band on earth", "Sonic perfection", "Sounds that caress the senses".

if I was to  categorise them  I guess I'd say they were  psychedelic  -  with an electric  edge of late.   Steve Kilbey's solo stuff is pretty good too ...

They have changed a lot over the years - from the early 80's to current - they have a bit more of a harder edge now - long jams and solos - but also soft acoustic stuff too. They are definitely worth checking out!

 

Edited by felona