Toppest Topmost Prog of All; A Prognostication

A Listmania! list by William J. Walker "Billyjay" (England)
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Selling England By The Pound
1.  Selling England By The Pound by Genesis
The list author says:
  "It's got it all (even a hit single!). Repays repeated listening with ever more pleasure."
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Close To The Edge [Expanded & Remastered] (Us Release)
2.  Close To The Edge [Expanded & Remastered] (Us Release) by Yes
The list author says:
  "The apotheosis of prog."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)

Red, 30th Anniversary Edition
3.  Red, 30th Anniversary Edition by King Crimson
The list author says:
  "An album that shatters the definitions that people try to force music into. Powerful stuff. Doesn't seem at all dated after all this time."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

In The Court Of The Crimson King (Original Master Edition)
4.  In The Court Of The Crimson King (Original Master Edition) by King Crimson
The list author says:
  "Fantastic, groundbreaking and just a great listen."
£6.54   Used & New from: £5.27
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

The Yes Album [Expanded & Remastered]
5.  The Yes Album [Expanded & Remastered] by Yes
The list author says:
  "A perfect album and perhaps their least 'prog' early album"
£5.47   Used & New from: £3.11
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Foxtrot
6.  Foxtrot by Genesis
The list author says:
  "Another biggy. Every track a stunner. 'Supper's Ready' is the definitive prog masterpiece."
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Lark's Tongues in Aspic: 30th Anniversary Edition
7.  Lark's Tongues in Aspic: 30th Anniversary Edition by King Crimson
The list author says:
  "A fantastic album which marked the start of 'phase 2' 'Crimson."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
8.  The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis
The list author says:
  "The first disc is, probably, the best Genesis album ever .The second disc has some great bits."
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Nursery Cryme
9.  Nursery Cryme by Genesis
The list author says:
  "A real favourite this one. The 'Musical Box' always send a shiver down the spine."
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Fragile [Expanded & Remastered]
10.  Fragile [Expanded & Remastered] by Yes
The list author says:
  "Not as consistent as some of their albums but still features some of the best material they've done."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Mirage
11.  Mirage by Camel
The list author says:
  "Not as lyrically smart as some of their contempories( which maybe why they went instrumental on later albums) in spite of this I feel the singing adds an extra  dimension to their music.Brilliant!"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Relayer [Expanded & Remastered] (Us Release)
12.  Relayer [Expanded & Remastered] (Us Release) by Yes
The list author says:
  "The album where a jazzy feel is at its strongest. Not quite as warm as their earlier work. The 'Gates of Delirium' is one of their most powerful epics."
£5.44   Used & New from: £3.50
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Going For One [Expanded & Remastered] (Us Release)
13.  Going For One [Expanded & Remastered] (Us Release) by Yes
The list author says:
  "An album known best for its shorter songs.Which is to over-look the presence of 'Awaken' a cadidate for greatest ever track."
£5.57   Used & New from: £3.24
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Thick As a Brick
14.  Thick As a Brick by Jethro Tull
The list author says:
  "The only truly 'prog' abum by the 'Tull but what a corker.They followed it up with the over-egged "Passion Play" which didn't come close."
£8.69   Used & New from: £6.89
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Camel
15.  Camel by Camel
The list author says:
  "For some reason the early Camel seems a little neglected.It shouldn't be:  A superb debut."
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.72
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Animals
16.  Animals by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "Sorry but this is their only 'proper'  prog album (possible exception; "Atom heart mother") so no "Dark Side..." or "Wish..." if you were wondering."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)

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Pawn Hearts: Remastered
17.  Pawn Hearts: Remastered by Van Der Graaf Generator
The list author says:
  "A bit of a classic, dense, difficult  but ultimately rewarding.Oh and it's produced by Fripp."
£9.52   Used & New from: £5.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

A Trick Of The Tail
18.  A Trick Of The Tail by Genesis
The list author says:
  "The only quality prog from non-Gabriel genesis(although some rate it as highly as their earlier classics)."
£17.74   Used & New from: £4.54
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Tales from Topographic Oceans
19.  Tales from Topographic Oceans by Yes
The list author says:
  "A mighty helping of prog. Perhaps not as easy to digest as their others, however, it is often the case that the greater the effort the greater the rewards."
£8.39   Used & New from: £5.53
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

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