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If we're not including strictly prog albums, I would have to go with Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins. An extremely self-indulgent 2-hour record that, despite its pretentious nature, is an incredibly solid prog-influenced alt-rock record. Billy Corgan might have overextended his reach, but there are only a few songs on the album that I'd actually cut despite its length
Take me down, to the underground
Won't you take me down, to the underground
Why oh why, there is no light
And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life

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Originally posted by Ronstein Ronstein wrote:

Mine is what I believe to be the original and best self-indulgent album of all time, Tubular Bells!
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Originally posted by Atavachron Atavachron wrote:

probably Tales from Topo, but there are many--  Meddle, Passion Play, SRtS.

What a glorious time for music.


For Pink Floyd, I'd argue The Wall and The Final Cut are great contenders too!
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Mine is what I believe to be the original and best self-indulgent album of all time, Tubular Bells!
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probably Tales from Topo, but there are many--  Meddle, Passion Play, SRtS.

What a glorious time for music.
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A common theme involving prog - especially in the 70's - is that most acts fell into the trap of self-indulgence. This would be one of the main reasons for the rapid decline of prog in the second half of the seventies.

I have to admit I don't hate most of these albums. On the contrary, I applaud the bands for trying to push the envelope.

So this brings me to my question: What is your favourite self-indulgent album? And why?

Mine is Focus III, a double album. I especially like the track Anonymous Two as is it packed with brilliant solos from all the members (considered needless noodling by many).
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