Favourite Prog Albums of 2008

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Not As Good As The Book (ltd + book)
1.  Not As Good As The Book (ltd + book) by The Tangent
The list author says:
  "Andy Tillison’s most ambitious work yet.  A 2CD set plus novel. This is prog being prog."
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The Old Road
2.  The Old Road by Martin Orford
The list author says:
  "Martin is quitting the music business. What a way to go. This is unashamedly retro-prog of the highest order."
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The Garden
3.  The Garden by Unitopia
The list author says:
  "Colourful and sprightly easy listening prog from this Australian band. This double albums does contain a couple of epics for good measure."
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Metamorphosis
4.  Metamorphosis by Magenta
The list author says:
  "Their darkest effort yet. Christina Booth’s vocals are as ever spellbinding."
£20.51   Used & New from: £10.45
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The Bedlam in Goliath
5.  The Bedlam in Goliath by The Mars Volta
The list author says:
  "As mad as ever. Their most sophisticated and structured album yet."
£5.49   Used & New from: £3.94
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
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01011001
6.  01011001 by Ayreon
The list author says:
  "Another episode in the huge prog opera that is Ayreon"
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Yesterday Is a Friend
7.  Yesterday Is a Friend by Believe
The list author says:
  "Excellent song based spin-off from the Polish band Satellite."
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No Ones Words
8.  No Ones Words by Ephrat
The list author says:
  "Fantastic debut album by Omer Ephrat. Being mixed and mastered by Steven Wilson does no harm either."
£13.52   Used & New from: £1.40
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The RPWL Experience LTD Bonus Trks
9.  The RPWL Experience LTD Bonus Trks by RPWL
The list author says:
  "Solid mainstream prog from this German group."
£10.08   Used & New from: £7.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Visionary Position
10.  Visionary Position by Panic Room
The list author says:
  "Another great debut which straddles many styles."
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Experiments in Mass Appeal
11.  Experiments in Mass Appeal by Frost
The list author says:
  "Second outing for progs Mr Pop, Jem Godfrey. I wonder if Gary Barlow has heard it?"
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Shooting Albatross
12.  Shooting Albatross by Abel Ganz
The list author says:
  "Excellent return to form for this Scottish band."
£15.83   Used & New from: £9.89
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Lifeline [Special Edition] [Bonus CD]
13.  Lifeline [Special Edition] [Bonus CD] by Neal Morse
The list author says:
  "Another great album from the ever productive Morse."
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Watershed (Special Edition)
14.  Watershed (Special Edition) by Opeth
The list author says:
  "More epic Swedish metal. Those vocals my not be to everyone’s tastes, but they work."
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Phoenix
15.  Phoenix by Asia
The list author says:
  "This is the surprise release of the year. Expectations were low for this, but in fact the songs and performances are inspired."
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Schoolyard Ghosts: +Dvda
16.  Schoolyard Ghosts: +Dvda by No Man
The list author says:
  "Good to have Wilson and Bowness back together again for another superb collection of heartfelt pop."
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Lightdark
17.  Lightdark by Nosound
The list author says:
  "Talking about No-Man. This Italian band are highly influenced by the band, but not derivative. Tim Bowness himself even makes an appearance"
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Diagonal
18.  Diagonal by Diagonal
The list author says:
  "Superb debut from highly promising Brighton band. Mixing jazz, rock, Crimson, ambient, space rock makes for a heady brew indeed."
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DARK ANGEL
19.  DARK ANGEL by The Reasoning
The list author says:
  "Superb heavier second album from Cardiff based band, with excellent vocals by Rachel Cohen"
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THE TALL SHIPS [BONUS TRACK]
20.  THE TALL SHIPS [BONUS TRACK] by It Bites
The list author says:
  "Superb melodic prog with John Mitchell on board"
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