Most overrated prog band

As a contradiction to the "most underrated..." thread, I would like to know your opinion about this. In addition I would like comments on my suggestion. I guess I'll blow up a fire here...

In my opinion Magma is the most overrated progband. I do know why, but I'll comment on that later. I like many french progbands and I'm far into jazz/rock, art-rock, avant-rock (or wherever you will place this band ), but Magma? Nope!

I don't know if this topic has been covered before, but since there are a few new members on this forum and it's 1st of April.....

 

Ho, yes I forgot to mention Journey (if it is considered as prog)...this commercial bands only know to make hits musically poor (only what they did at their very beginning deserves attention)

I'm not so sure about their classification. they're either talented rock groups or uninspired prog bands. It makes sense to call them prog (albeit deplorable bands, they do show some indications of prog). Magma is an interesting band. I've only heard one of their songs, (From this site), and they seem to me like kraut rock with a bit of classical influence. they have an interesting sound that should definitely classified as prog.

Rush is completely overated who, in my opinion doesn't even fit into the category of prog (and I don't want to start up the old what is/what isn't prog argument again either!). Also I could never figure out what all the hype is/was about early Genesis, sure I bought the albums but for me there were tons and tons of other bands which were much more interesting back in the seventies.

Vibrationbaby wrote: Rush is completely overated who, in my opinion doesn't even fit into the category of prog (and I don't want to start up the old what is/what isn't prog argument again either!). Also I could never figure out what all the hype is/was about early Genesis, sure I bought the albums but for me there were tons and tons of other bands which were much more interesting back in the seventies.

I think it's quite obvious that in the 80s, Rush departed from their progressive roots. if you are referring to  anything from permanent waves on, you might have a valid point; but still, there is no way in hell you are going to classify La Villa Strangiato and other 70s Rush tunes as non-prog. (with the exception of their debut, of course.

I think that the only prog scene which can't receive negative critics is Krautrock...True music made by musicians who are currently out of the music business system!

Vibrationbaby wrote: Rush is completely overated who, in my opinion doesn't even fit into the category of prog (and I don't want to start up the old what is/what isn't prog argument again either!). Also I could never figure out what all the hype is/was about early Genesis, sure I bought the albums but for me there were tons and tons of other bands which were much more interesting back in the seventies.

Taste in music (as with food, or even love) is an individual thing. Some people love opera, some country, others punk. That doesn't make the popularity of a band/artform you don't enjoy "hype."

This thread seems destined (if not designed) to offend others.

Edited by Peter Rideout

Jim Garten wrote: Peter Rideout wrote: This thread seems destined (if not designed) to offend others. Which is why I've not taken part

A wise man, that Jim Garten!

AMEN(CORNER)!!...i do not think this thread was designed to offend..the nature of many queastions on this site neccesitates a yay or nay response and therefore a potential to offend...but still there is a difference between healthy discussion and confrontational falsification(as is neccessary in the Scientific method)...which is not really needed on a site such as this......so lets just stick to being silly and liking prog.....and putting up with twats like me..stay safe freinds!!!

Peter Rideout wrote: Vibrationbaby wrote: Rush is completely overated who, in my opinion doesn't even fit into the category of prog (and I don't want to start up the old what is/what isn't prog argument again either!). Also I could never figure out what all the hype is/was about early Genesis, sure I bought the albums but for me there were tons and tons of other bands which were much more interesting back in the seventies. Taste in music (as with food, or even love) is an individual thing. Some people love opera, some country, others punk. That doesn't make the popularity of a band/artform you don't enjoy "hype." This thread seems destined (if not designed) to offend others.

Woa! If I took personal offence everytime someone disagreed with my music I'd be in a world of ****. I think if someone tends to favour a particular band they're going to personally overate it to a certain extent. For example, I can't understand how my wife can't enjoy my Guru Guru or Brainticket albums. I guess since I have been listening to this stuff for eons I over-rate it. I have always thought Rush have been over-rated ( don't tell me there wasn't a lot of hype about this band over the years!) but I still like their classic stuff. Cygnus X-1 and La Villa are  for eg. are brilliant pieces. But I would always be saying to my friends c'mon they're not that great. One band which I recently saw here in Montreal for the first time which is definitely NOT over-rated despite the hype (in my personal opinion) is Dream Theater. Fantastic stuff. 3 hour set!