Has any other band more expertly blended progressive rock sensibilities with catchy pop hooks?
Belew-era King Crimson has some seriously fucking catchy music.
>Model Man
>Frame by Frame
>People
>Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream
>Eyes Wide Open
Every tune is carefully pruned so that each flourish delivers not an instrumental epiphany but a solid hook.
yes:
the band pictured + steve hackett
Slapp Happy
Make a Rising
Richard Nixon had a prog band?
>>65108361
Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your asshole. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.
Rutherford/Banks/Collins > Gabriel
>>65108255
>>65108317
Both of these bands are garbage compared to Gentle Giant, Magma, and Cardiacs.
>>65108447
Except that Gentle Giant, Magma, and Cardiacs are shit.
>>65108400
the hell you say
>>65108255
brian eno w/ roxxy music
brian eno w/ david bowie
brian eno w/ brian eno
brian eno et. al.
>>65108447
>comparing bands not remotely similar meme
>b-but they're both prog!
I wouldn't even call Gentle Giant prog, they're their own weird thing
>>65108571
Agree. Gentle Giant are more "art" rock than prog rock.
>>65108255
Genesis had no hooks until That's All, and that's the only song on their self-titled record with a hook. You want hooks, listen to Phil's solo work.
Answering your question: Yes and Rush could have more hooks on one album than Genesis wrote in their whole career. Genesis is a good band, but certainly not very generous on the hooks, except on Invisible Touch and their self-titled. Heck, King Crimson had more hooks.
