masterpieces by solo artists

 Jon Anderson - Olias of Sunhillow

 Chris Squire - Fish Out of Water

They're on par with classic Yes albums. Incredible.

There are so many, I'm not sure that five is enough, but here are five of my favorites:

Tony Banks - A Curious Feeling

Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings

Chris Squire - Fish Out of Water

Roger Waters - Amused to Death

Fish - Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors

Titan wrote: Arsillus wrote: Titan wrote: oh my god, all instruments ? including drums ? so this album must be without quitar solos etc. ? You'd better believe it. Guitar solos really wouldn't fit on this album. It's very atmospheric and trippy.   Sure, guitar or keyboard solos are not important if music is ok.

Just buy it. You really shouldn't be dissapointed.

Titan wrote: Arsilus: i heard that this album is even better than some YES albums, anyway i should get that as soon as possible....

Olias of Sunhillow and Fish Out of Water are on par with '71 to '77 Yes albums. You won't be disappointed.

But steer clear of most Steve Howe albums - the guy just won't learn he can't sing!

My (real) votes:

Jon Anderson - Olias

Chris Squire - Fish Out of Water

Steve Howe - Not Necessarily Acoustic

Peter Gabriel - Melting Face (3)

Honorables: Jon Anderson - Toltec, Jon Anderson - earthmotherearth, Rick Wakeman - Yes Piano Variations, Peter Gabriel - Plays Live

Wizard/TRueStar wrote: Todd Rundgren - A Wizard/A True Star More Todd: "Healing" "Something/Anything" "Initiation" David Gilmour - "David Gilmour"

Well if you're going to include Rundgren here, I would then include the album "Todd" which is much better than "Healing" (for me this album was a disappointment). Also, "The Ballad of Todd Rundgren" is a great solo work, as is "Faithful" and "Hermit of Mink Hollow." After that Todd begins his descent into oblivion.

Arsillus wrote: felona wrote: Fantômas wrote:   er, Fantomas ... just checking ... is this a ... joke ...?     edit : is it my imagination or has your Avatar changed again? What are you talking about? This album's a classic, a must-have in any prog-rock collection.

oh, right, glad you guys are around to educate me! ... I just KNEW there was something significant missing from my collection ...

Titan wrote: bumheed7 wrote: Titan wrote: Arsilus: i heard that this album is even better than some YES albums, anyway i should get that as soon as possible.... yes it is better than some yes albums; 90125, big generator, open your eyes etc. but dont build yourself up for somethin thats on a par with relayer or close to the edge cos it simply aint. anyway for me its chris squire              fish out of water rick wakeman          ; ; ; journey to the centre of the earth rick wakeman          ; ; ; six wives rick wakeman          ; ; ; arthur steve howe         &a mp;a mp;n bsp;    the steve howe album also, try partrick moraz         i rick wakeman          ; ; ; white rock rick wakeman          ; ; ; criminal record all 3 are great, but no masterpeices.   hmm i understand, you mean, olias cant challenge with best YES albums (relayer, CTTE etc.)

I disagree. Olias is as good as the very best Yes albums, just completely different. Don't expect any great solos on Olias; that's not what the album is all about. But it is highly complicated and very atmospheric.

Titan wrote: oh my god, all instruments ? including drums ? so this album must be without quitar solos etc. ?

You'd better believe it. Guitar solos really wouldn't fit on this album. It's very atmospheric and trippy.