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Points: 46833 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 17 2016 at 16:20
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.


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Originally posted by GreatBeyonder GreatBeyonder wrote:

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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Points: 15243 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 17 2016 at 18:03
Also anything on PA that is in the Crossover Prog category is pretty much guaranteed to scratch that pop prog itch although i can't say i've listened to every single act
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I think one of the best example of pop-prog crossover is 'Once around the world' by It Bites'.. upbeat, melodic, full of hooks...

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10cc. They're good when they do pop, although they play a variety of things as well.
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Points: 109 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 23 2016 at 15:09
I really like this track, and the album it's on:



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Post-ATTWT Genesis fits the bill......from Duke to Calling, Genesis were the epitome of pop-prog.  Even the Invisible Touch album had two pop-prog epics at its core.

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Originally posted by Intruder Intruder wrote:

Post-ATTWT Genesis fits the bill......from Duke to Calling, Genesis were the epitome of pop-prog.  Even the Invisible Touch album had two pop-prog epics at its core.
Exactly. Post-ATTWT GENESIS. In 1978 the three recorded their last great progressive rock album. Not so sure about that invisible touch they canīt dance thing, honestly I find it rather disgusting Sick


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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.

For sure. In a nutshell, "I Robot" from 1977 is Parsonīs finest and as progressive as (rock) music can get, from start to finish. One of the finest concept albums in classic prog. To speculate whether it is "pop" or "rock" music is totally irrelevant. 
You may see a smile on Tony Banksī face but thatīs unlikely.
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Points: 46833 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 09 2016 at 11:44
not sure if they have been mentioned... you know you are lazy when you can't check back one page.

of the modern groups...  one stands out. To me at least.

Our friends and brothers in 3RDegree.  Great group, great albums and some of the best examples of prog pop, progresive pop or whatever the hell you want to call it.
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Originally posted by GreatBeyonder GreatBeyonder wrote:

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.
 
And they even wrote a song that is pretty much for that.
 
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This thread needs a little Quasar Wut Wut.
 
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And some Sparks:
 
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And some Wintergatan:
 
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Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

not sure if they have been mentioned... you know you are lazy when you can't check back one page.

of the modern groups...  one stands out. To me at least.

Our friends and brothers in 3RDegree.  Great group, great albums and some of the best examples of prog pop, progresive pop or whatever the hell you want to call it.


IndeedClap. Not coincidentally, 3RDegree are influenced by many of the bands mentioned in this thread, such as 10cc, Supertramp and Steely Dan.

If you like your "prog-pop" to have a bit of an Avant edge, you could do worse than check out MoeTar and the mighty Knifeworld (whose new album has been out for a few weeks).
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Points: 90 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 10 2016 at 11:20
Originally posted by siLLy puPPy siLLy puPPy wrote:

Super Furry Animals
 
yes! first band I thought of...
 
recommended tracks (bearing OP's request in mind):
 
Ice Hockey Hair, Mountain People, Citizen's Band, Receptacle For The Respectable, Hometown Unicorn
 
Originally posted by aglasshouse aglasshouse wrote:

10cc. They're good when they do pop, although they play a variety of things as well.
definitely. think Sheet Music and How Dare You are probably the best album examples for this thread. They went very 'normal' pop when Godley & Crčme left. - in fact and Godley & Creme's "L" would be worth checking out as well. to me that album is more like 10CC than anything 10CC put their name to after How Dare You...
 
btw, I've tried hard to get into Alan Parsons Project but aside from loving the album covers, the imagery, the instrumentation, the whole future/retro concepts, etc.. the actual music leaves me a bit bored.
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Points: 8581 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 10 2016 at 11:45
For something on the modern side check out "Thank You Scientists". Has the sound and feel of Michael Jackson doing prog.

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Points: 46833 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 10 2016 at 12:03
Originally posted by Tapfret Tapfret wrote:

For something on the modern side check out "Thank You Scientists". Has the sound and feel of Michael Jackson doing prog.


you can't mean the band from N.J. 'Thank You Scientist' do you.

Seeing they are on tour up there.. I guess so.. perhaps their sound has really changed since we saw them LOL


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