Quintessential Progressive Rock: A Top 21

A Listmania! list by John F (Staffordshire)
 
Relayer [Expanded & Remastered] (Us Release)
1.  Relayer [Expanded & Remastered] (Us Release) by Yes
The list author says:
  "Yes's best album and, in my opinion, the pinnacle of progressive rock."
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Brain Salad Surgery
2.  Brain Salad Surgery by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
The list author says:
  "ELP outgun the heavy bands. A tour de force."
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Lark's Tongues in Aspic: 30th Anniversary Edition
3.  Lark's Tongues in Aspic: 30th Anniversary Edition by King Crimson
The list author says:
  "A reborn King Crimson. Darker and more experimental than before."
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Thick As a Brick
4.  Thick As a Brick by Jethro Tull
The list author says:
  "Folk influenced classic. Originally intended as a parody."
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Tubular Bells (2009 Remaster)
5.  Tubular Bells (2009 Remaster) by Mike Oldfield
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  "Part One, in particular, is a masterpiece."
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Selling England By The Pound
6.  Selling England By The Pound by Genesis
The list author says:
  "Genesis come of age. 'Firth of Fifth' and 'Cinema Show, two of their finest songs.."
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The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table
7.  The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table by Rick Wakeman
The list author says:
  "Rick Wakeman's magnificent Arthurian epic."
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Story Of I
8.  Story Of I by Patrick Moraz
The list author says:
  "Futuristic concept album blending synth pyrotechnics with Brazilian percussion."
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Red Queen to Gryphon Three
9.  Red Queen to Gryphon Three by Gryphon
The list author says:
  "Medieval, progressive folk-rock from 1974"
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Tales from Topographic Oceans
10.  Tales from Topographic Oceans by Yes
The list author says:
  "Yes's sprawling, brilliant concept album based on Shastric scriptures."
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Trilogy
11.  Trilogy by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
The list author says:
  "ELP's second best album. Stand out tracks 'Trilogy' and 'The Endless Enigma.'"
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The Yes Album [Expanded & Remastered]
12.  The Yes Album [Expanded & Remastered] by Yes
The list author says:
  "The first great progressive rock album featuring the electrifying Yes debut of Steve Howe."
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True Stories
13.  True Stories by David Sancious
The list author says:
  "Stunning fusion of symphonic rock and gospel from former Springsteen associate."
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Mirage
14.  Mirage by Camel
The list author says:
  "The best Camel album, contains their masterpiece 'Nimrodel'."
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Foxtrot: Remastered
15.  Foxtrot: Remastered by Genesis
The list author says:
  "Genesis finding their feet. Features the majestic 'Supper's Ready.'"
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Albedo 0.39
16.  Albedo 0.39 by Vangelis
The list author says:
  "Dramatic outer-space themed concept album from keyboard wizard, Vangelis."
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Close To The Edge [Expanded & Remastered] (Us Release)
17.  Close To The Edge [Expanded & Remastered] (Us Release) by Yes
The list author says:
  "Cutting edge progressive rock. Powerfully melodic and lyrically intriguing."
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Shamal
18.  Shamal by Gong
The list author says:
  "Jazzy, eastern influenced prog. Beautifully produced."
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Of Queues And Cures
19.  Of Queues And Cures by National Health
The list author says:
  "Complex, haunting and eccentric. Progressive in the truest sense of the word."
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Live Herald + 1
20.  Live Herald + 1 by Steve Hillage
The list author says:
  "Vibrant New Age soundscapes from former Gong guitarist."
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The Pentateuch of the Cosmogony
21.  The Pentateuch of the Cosmogony by Greenslade
The list author says:
  "Totally immersive music/visual concept. Probably the last great prog album."
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