Prog - Rock Flowchart

As the flowchart moves into the 1970s, it branches into hyper-specific sub-movements that define a listener's personality: The Canterbury Scene:

Now you have broken the seal. You have listened to "2112" and you didn't run away. You are ready for the "Big Six" of 1970s prog.

Moving Pictures (1981) Why: It is the perfect triangle of hard rock, intelligence, and odd time signatures. "Tom Sawyer" is the ultimate handshake between AOR radio and prog nerds. Next Step: If you liked the sci-fi lyrics but want more keyboards, proceed to Yes . If you liked the bass complexity, proceed to Primus (warning: weirdness increases). prog rock flowchart

That is where the comes to the rescue. Unlike a standard beginner’s playlist, a flowchart is a decision tree. It acknowledges that not everyone wants to hear a 20-minute drum solo, and not everyone wants whimsical British folklore.

You have passed the flowchart test. You own a Rickenbacker bass or you are considering buying a Mellotron VST. It is time for the weird stuff. As the flowchart moves into the 1970s, it

: High-energy, chaotic, and Latin-infused punk-prog.

: Transitions from heavy death metal to vintage jazz-prog. Moving Pictures (1981) Why: It is the perfect

Prog never died. It just went underground, grew a goatee, and started playing in 7/8 time.