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421 Central Cee - 23

23 is the debut mixtape by British rapper Central Cee, released independently in 2021. The project fuses elements of UK drill and trap, featuring melodic hooks, heavy 808 production, and rap verses exploring themes of wealth and street life. The mixtape achieved massive commercial success across Eur...

422 Voyager - Ghost Mile

Ghost Mile is a 2017 studio album by the Australian progressive metal band Voyager, based in Perth, Western Australia. The album combines melodic progressive metal with electronic elements, pop-influenced vocal lines, and technically arranged guitar and keyboard parts. Voyager formed in the late 199...

423 Ihsahn - Ámr

Ámr is a solo studio album by Norwegian musician Ihsahn, the stage name of Vegard Tveitan, released in 2018. It blends progressive metal with electronic production elements and features saxophone contributions from Jørgen Munkeby of the Norwegian band Shining. Ihsahn is best known as the vocalist an...

424 Karnivool - Themata

Themata is the debut studio album by the Australian progressive rock and metal band Karnivool, released in 2005. The band, formed in Perth, Western Australia, in the late 1990s, developed a style combining alternative metal guitar work with progressive rock structures and atmospheric dynamics. Thema...

425 Soen - Atlantis

Atlantis (2023) is a studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Soen, continuing their output of atmospheric, groove-driven progressive metal on Silver Lining Music.

426 Soen - Lotus

Lotus is the fourth studio album by the Swedish progressive metal band Soen, released in 2019 on Silver Lining Music. Soen was formed around 2010 by drummer Martin Lopez, formerly of the progressive metal band Opeth, and vocalist Joel Ekelöf. The band's music combines progressive metal with melodic...

427 Caligula's Horse - Bloom

Bloom is the third studio album by the Australian progressive rock and metal band Caligula's Horse, released in 2015. The band was formed in Brisbane, Queensland, in 2011 by guitarist Sam Vallen and vocalist Jim Grey. Bloom builds on the melodic progressive metal style of the band's earlier releases...

428 Steven Wilson - To the Bone

To the Bone is a solo studio album by British musician and producer Steven Wilson, released in 2017. Wilson, known as the founder and primary songwriter of the progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, pursued a more accessible and concise sound on this album, drawing on art pop and progressive rock inf...

429 Leprous - Melodies of Atonement

Leprous' 2024 studio album, continuing the Norwegian band's trajectory of melodically rich, emotionally driven progressive rock built around Einar Solberg's compositional and vocal approach.

430 Riverside - Shrine of New Generation Slaves

Shrine of New Generation Slaves is the fifth studio album by Polish progressive rock band Riverside, released in 2013. The record departs from the atmospheric style of their earlier work, utilizing a heavier, riff-driven hard rock approach. Lyrically, the album critiques modern consumer society, soc...

431 Riverside - Out of Myself

Released in 2003, Out of Myself is the debut studio album by the Polish progressive rock band Riverside. The record established the Warsaw-based quartet's signature atmospheric and melancholic sound, drawing early critical comparisons to bands like Porcupine Tree and Pink Floyd. It combines heavy gu...

432 Mastodon - The Hunter

The Hunter is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Mastodon, released in 2011. The record deliberately departs from the lengthy, epic conceptual structures of their previous albums in favor of shorter, more direct hard rock compositions. It was produced by Mike Elizondo and is dedicat...

433 Haken - Aquarius

Aquarius is the debut studio album by the London-based progressive metal band Haken, released in 2010. It introduces the band's highly technical and ambitious compositional style through an extended concept record themed around water and marine life. The music features complex time signatures, promi...

434 Symphony X - Twilight in Olympus

Twilight in Olympus is the fourth studio album by American progressive metal band Symphony X, released in 1998. The record integrates elements of Greek mythology into its lyrical themes and features classically inspired keyboard and guitar interludes. It highlights the established lineup's instrumen...

435 Periphery - Periphery IV: Hail Stan

Released in 2019, Periphery IV: Hail Stan is the sixth studio album by the American progressive metal band Periphery. The record marks their first release on their independent label, 3DOT Recordings, following their departure from Sumerian Records. It features complex polyrhythms, heavy downtuned gu...

436 Periphery - Periphery

Periphery is the self-titled debut studio album by the Washington D.C.-based progressive metal band Periphery, released in 2010. Founded by guitarist Misha Mansoor, the band utilized this record to introduce their highly technical, syncopated sound to a wide audience. The album is widely credited wi...

437 Opeth - Pale Communion

Pale Communion is the eleventh studio album by the Swedish progressive rock band Opeth, released in 2014. Produced by frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt and mixed by Steven Wilson, the record continues the band's departure from death metal, focusing entirely on 1970s-inspired progressive rock. It features dy...

438 Dream Theater - A Dramatic Turn of Events

A Dramatic Turn of Events is the eleventh studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released in 2011. The record marks a significant lineup change, being the first to feature drummer Mike Mangini following the departure of founding member Mike Portnoy. It returns to a more melod...

439 Honeymoon Suite - The Big Prize

The Big Prize is the second studio album by Canadian rock band Honeymoon Suite, released in 1986. Produced by Bruce Fairbairn, it presents the band's melodic hard rock sound through prominent guitars, keyboards, polished vocals, and arena-oriented arrangements. The album includes the singles "Feel I...

7.08 Good
Why this score

Polished melodic-rock success featuring strong singles, Fairbairn production, and capable vocals; dated keyboards and uneven album material reduce critical standing.

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440 Sign of the Times

Sign of the Times is the fourth studio album by Cosmic Gate, the German electronic music duo of Claus Terhoeven and Stefan Bossems. Released in 2009, it reflects the duo's movement toward a more melodic and progressive form of trance while retaining club-oriented production. The album includes "Not...

7.08 Good
Why this score

Solid fan reception and polished club material, but limited critical footprint and few universally recognized classics.

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441 Death Angel - Frolic Through the Park

Frolic Through the Park is the second studio album by the American thrash metal band Death Angel, released in 1988 by Enigma Records. It followed The Ultra-Violence and retained the band's Bay Area thrash foundation while incorporating more varied tempos, structures, and stylistic elements. The albu...

7.08 Good
Why this score

More experimental and uneven than debut, respected but less consistently praised.

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442 Schiller - Zeitgeist

Zeitgeist is a studio album by the German electronic music project Schiller, which is the solo endeavor of musician Christopher von Deylen. Released on the EastWest label, the album blends melodic trance with ambient textures and orchestral arrangements. It is characteristic of Schiller's early 2000...

443 Isaiah Rashad

Isaiah Rashad is a critically acclaimed Southern rapper known for his introspective lyricism, soulful delivery, and often melancholic themes exploring personal struggles, community, and spirituality within the Atlanta trap scene.

444 Celesty - Legacy of Hate

Legacy of Hate is the second studio album by Celesty, a Finnish power metal band, released in 2004. It continues the fantasy narrative introduced on the group's debut and presents its songs as parts of a connected story. Musically, the album uses fast tempos, prominent keyboards, melodic guitar pass...

7.05 Good
Why this score

Competent fantasy power metal with energetic neoclassical passages and strong melodies; derivative writing, thin production, and uneven pacing limit reputation.

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445 Lil Uzi Vert - The Perfect Luv Tape

The Perfect Luv Tape is a 2016 mixtape by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert, released on their 22nd birthday. The project blends trap production with melodic vocals and includes the songs "Do What I Want," "Money Mitch," and "You’re Lost," with guest appearances by Playboi Carti, Offset, and Future. It f...

446 Shadow Gallery - Carved in Stone

Carved in Stone is the second studio album by Shadow Gallery, an American progressive metal band from Pennsylvania, released in 1995. The record combines extended compositions, layered keyboards, melodic vocals, heavy guitar passages, and arranged vocal harmonies characteristic of the band's early w...

447 Bloc Party - Intimacy

Intimacy is the third studio album by English rock band Bloc Party, released in 2008 after initially appearing as a digital download. It expands the group's post-punk revival foundation with electronic production, programmed rhythms, distorted textures, and more experimental song structures. The alb...

7.04 Good
Why this score

Mixed-positive critical consensus praises ambition and electronic textures, while fragmented sequencing and inconsistent songs weaken listener ratings.

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448 Civil War - Gods and Generals

Gods and Generals is the second studio album by Civil War, a Swedish power metal band formed by former members of Sabaton. Released in 2015, it combines melodic heavy metal, forceful vocals, and lyrics centered on military history, political conflict, and notable historical figures. Its subjects inc...

7.04 Good
Why this score

Competent historical power metal with solid performances and several hooks, but formulaic writing and weaker consistency than the debut reduce ratings.

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449 Death Angel - Killing Season

Killing Season is a studio album by the American thrash metal band Death Angel, released in 2008. It was the group's second studio recording after reuniting, following The Art of Dying, and continues their combination of rapid thrash passages, melodic guitar work, and groove-oriented rhythms. The al...

7.04 Good
Why this score

Solid reunion-era release with strong playing, but less memorable than later modern albums.

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450 The Police - Ghost in the Machine

This album captures the band at a fascinating crossroads, blending reggae rhythms with art-rock angularity. Its less overtly progressive than some peers, but its rhythmic complexity and lyrical introspection give it a distinct art-rock flavor. Its breezy yet tense, showcasing Stings melodic genius a...

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