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I just made up the term, but the closest description your archive has is 'Progressive/crossover', so I'll just describe and list some examples so you get the gist of what I mean.

'Definition'- A brand of music that emphasizes harmony, melody, and accessibility while displaying a fondness for instrumental virtuosity, multi-part song structures, and a focus on non-traditional topics.

Examples- The Moody Blues (a la DoFP or ToOCCC), Supertramp (a la CotC), the Beatles (a la Abbey Road's famous musical suite), and I suppose Pink Floyd's Barrett and certain 70s stuff (TPatGoD, ASoS, Meddle, DSotM)

Does anyone see what I'm, aiming at? I don't mean throwaway stuff like Lucky Man or I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) but bands that overtly melded the hallmarks of progressive rock with a fondness for typical song structure without just being a really good pop musician. (a la folks like Stevie Wonder or Paul McCartney.)
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Alan Parsons Project.
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Originally posted by Dellinger Dellinger wrote:

Alan Parsons Project.

I've actually never checked them out, though I know Alan Parsons worked on Dark Side of the Moon. Will definitely give their stuff a listen though. :)
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Kate Bush, Sufjan Stevens, Super Furry Animals, Slap Happy, Mew, Split Enz, 10cc, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Ambrosia (1st two), Asia, 80s Yes

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For me XTC and Steely Dan fit that bill.
 
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@siLLy puPPy: Already exhausted Kate Bush, Yes, and Asia. (The Buggles' first album is amazing, btw.) Will check out the rest.

@dr wu23: Skylarking is one of my fave albums to this day. but I could never get into Steely Dan. I feel like if I was a bitter and confused Wall Street broker facing the latest recession crisis, a Steely Dan record would be the soundtrack I blow my brains out to.
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Originally posted by GreatBeyonder GreatBeyonder wrote:


@dr wu23: Skylarking is one of my fave albums to this day. but I could never get into Steely Dan. I feel like if I was a bitter and confused Wall Street broker facing the latest recession crisis, a Steely Dan record would be the soundtrack I blow my brains out to.
 
Steely Dan can be a bit overbearing lyrically at times but it's great music.
Roxy Music might fit your need....though I'm sure you already know their music.
Try Mansun....they only did 2 good albums.........and Game Theory....interesting quirky proggy pop from the late 80's.
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Originally posted by dr wu23 dr wu23 wrote:

Steely Dan can be a bit overbearing lyrically at times but it's great music.
Roxy Music might fit your need....though I'm sure you already know their music.
Try Mansun....they only did 2 good albums.........and Game Theory....interesting quirky proggy pop from the late 80's.

Will definitely check them out. (And yeah, Brian Eno is the man.)
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Originally posted by GreatBeyonder GreatBeyonder wrote:

Originally posted by Dellinger Dellinger wrote:

Alan Parsons Project.


I've actually never checked them out, though I know Alan Parsons worked on Dark Side of the Moon. Will definitely give their stuff a listen though. :)


I think I Robot and Tales of Mystery and Imagination is essential listening.
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the Zombies - Odessey and Oracles, Procol Harum - A Salty Dog and Grand Hotel, Simon and Garfunkle - Bookends, Mercury Rev
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Some Adrian Belew: Lone Rhino, Twang Bar King, The Bears. Or for that matter King Crimson's Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair.
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Currently, The Decemberists, Fleet Foxes and Sufjan Stevens. 
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Muse.
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Alan Parsons, Electric Light Orchestra and Supertramp.

Some albums of Marillion maybe.
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Originally posted by Logan Logan wrote:

Originally posted by GreatBeyonder GreatBeyonder wrote:

Originally posted by Dellinger Dellinger wrote:

Alan Parsons Project.


I've actually never checked them out, though I know Alan Parsons worked on Dark Side of the Moon. Will definitely give their stuff a listen though. :)


I think I Robot and Tales of Mystery and Imagination is essential listening.


Yes, those are my favourite too.
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Good progressive pop? How about some great progressive pop instead?
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Originally posted by infocat infocat wrote:

Muse.
 
yep, Muse were the first band that sprang to mind. I'd also suggest
MGMT
Kula Shaker (K album)
Peter Gabriel
and selected songs from :
The Stranglers
Dire Straits
The Flaming Lips
 
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Originally posted by siLLy puPPy siLLy puPPy wrote:

Kate Bush, Sufjan Stevens, Super Furry Animals, Slap Happy, Mew, Split Enz, 10cc, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Ambrosia (1st two), Asia, 80s Yes

Agree with all except Ambrosia - 1st album is totally prog rock IMO.
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Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

Currently, The Decemberists, Fleet Foxes and Sufjan Stevens. 

Yesss me too.  Especially now that I'm getting into fingerstyle guitar can't get enough of it.
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Have a listen to Flying Colors, especially their second album which is more progressive than the debut.
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