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"The Best", "Most Representative" or "My Favourite"?

The first is unanswerable, as there are so many different styles within the genre of prog that it's like comparing every fruit in the shop. Which is best? Apples, Oranges, Pears, Plums...?

The second is also unanswerable, for the same reason, but you could compile lists of groups that represent the genre - but would always have to keep adding! Let's start with King Crimson, include Genesis, ELP, Hawkwind, Pink Floyd, Gong, Gentle Giant, Frank Zappa, Marillion, Camel, Banco, Jethro Tull, Amon Duul, Van Der Graaf Generator, Focus - and then wait for other posts to pelt me with additions to this pitifully short list of unique and representative bands.

The third is just very difficult - and again, a list would be preferable.

Let's just say that I would give high credits to Fish-era Marillion (and then duck the missiles...)

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richardh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 29317	Posted: August 25 2004 at 14:12
	Still thinking...

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	No hurry now Richard, in your own time!

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	"The Best", "Most Representative" or "My Favourite"? The first is unanswerable, as there are so many different styles within the genre of prog that it's like comparing every fruit in the shop. Which is best? Apples, Oranges, Pears, Plums...? The second is also unanswerable, for the same reason, but you could compile lists of groups that represent the genre - but would always have to keep adding! Let's start with King Crimson, include Genesis, ELP, Hawkwind, Pink Floyd, Gong, Gentle Giant, Frank Zappa, Marillion, Camel, Banco, Jethro Tull, Amon Duul, Van Der Graaf Generator, Focus - and then wait for other posts to pelt me with additions to this pitifully short list of unique and representative bands. The third is just very difficult - and again, a list would be preferable. Let's just say that I would give high credits to Fish-era Marillion (and then duck the missiles...)