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The Raven That Refused to Sing (and Other Stories) is the third solo studio album by British musician Steven Wilson, released in 2013 on Kscope Records. Produced by Alan Parsons, the album features six tracks performed by Wilson's touring band of Guthrie Govan, Nick Beggs, Marco Minnemann, Theo Trav...
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Steven Wilson solo consensus peak for many; high ratings, classic-prog homage, and strong production.
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Released in 1985 by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, Misplaced Childhood is a concept album exploring themes of lost innocence and the sudden impact of fame. The record was the band's commercial peak, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and producing the top-ten hit single "Ka...
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Marillion's commercial and neo-prog peak; high fan esteem, strong concept, and enduring singles.
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Clutching at Straws is the fourth studio album by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, released in 1987 on EMI Records. It is a concept album following a character named Torch, exploring themes of alcoholism, disillusionment, and the collapse of personal relationships. The record feature...
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Highly respected final Fish album; mature concept and strong writing, with slightly narrower appeal than Misplaced Childhood.
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Second Life Syndrome (2005) is Riverside's second studio album, a Polish progressive rock record that broadened the band's international following with its dynamic emotional range.
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Riverside's breakthrough and fan favorite; strong melancholic prog-metal identity and high ratings.
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"Marbles" is a double studio album by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, released in 2004. Featuring lead vocalist Steve Hogarth, the album is noted for its return to expansive, long-form compositions and atmospheric soundscapes. It includes extended tracks like "The Invisible Man" and...
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Widely regarded as Hogarth-era high point; ambitious and emotional, though long runtime divides some listeners.
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Rapid Eye Movement is the third studio album by Polish progressive rock band Riverside, released in 2007. The record concludes the conceptual narrative arc established in their previous releases, blending heavy guitar riffs with atmospheric synthesizer passages. It features compositions like "Beyond...
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Highly regarded completion of early trilogy; accessible and atmospheric, though slightly below Second Life Syndrome.
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Stupid Dream is the fifth studio album by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, released in 1999 on Snapper Music. The record marks a distinct shift in the band's sound, moving away from lengthy ambient and psychedelic jams toward more concise, melodic pop-rock songwriting. It features heavi...
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Highly regarded melodic turn with strong songwriting, though less definitive than In Absentia or Fear of a Blank Planet.
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Script for a Jester's Tear is the debut studio album by British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, released in 1983. Recorded with original vocalist Fish, the album is characterized by its lengthy, multi-sectioned compositions, prominent synthesizer solos, and poetic lyrics focusing on alienation...
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Key neo-prog debut with strong Fish-era reputation, though derivative Genesis comparisons persist.
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90125 is the eleventh studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes, released in 1983. Produced by Trevor Horn, the album introduced a new lineup featuring guitarist Trevor Rabin and marked a radical shift toward a streamlined, radio-friendly pop-rock sound. Its title derives from the album'...
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Major commercial reinvention with strong critical respect, though pop direction lowers standing among traditional prog listeners.
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Lightbulb Sun is the sixth studio album by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, released in 2000. It continues the band's shift toward more concise songwriting and melodic rock arrangements while retaining progressive elements. The album includes tracks such as "Four Chords That Made a Mill...
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Well-loved transitional album with strong songs; fan consensus positive but not top-tier canonical.
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An Hour Before It's Dark is the nineteenth studio album by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, released in 2022. The album addresses thematic concepts of climate change, the Anthropocene, and human mortality across a continuous musical sequence. It was pre-funded by the band's dedicated...
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Well-reviewed modern Marillion release with strong fan response, though too recent for classic status.
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'Subterranea' is a double concept album released in 1997 by the British neo-progressive rock band IQ. The album follows a narrative about a man who has been raised in isolation and his subsequent journey into the outside world. It is widely regarded as the band's definitive work and a high point of...
'Stardust We Are' is a double album by the Swedish progressive rock band The Flower Kings, released in 1997. Led by guitarist and vocalist Roine Stolt, the band delivers a symphonic and jazz-inflected brand of progressive rock. The album is extensive, featuring long instrumental passages, intricate...
"Out of Myself" is the debut studio album by the Polish progressive rock band Riverside, originally released in 2003. The record is characterized by its melancholic atmosphere, blending heavy, guitar-driven riffs with ambient textures and melodic synthesizers. It established Riverside's signature so...
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Promising Riverside debut with strong atmosphere; respected, but surpassed by later albums.
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"The Road of Bones" is a 2014 studio album by the British neo-progressive rock band IQ, released to celebrate the group's thirtieth anniversary. Its title serves as a metaphor derived from the Kolyma Highway in Russia, a notorious route constructed by Soviet Gulag prisoners using the remains of thos...
Fugazi is the second studio album by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, released in 1984. Recorded with vocalist Fish (Derek Dick), the album continued the theatrical, progressive rock style established on their debut Script for a Jester's Tear. The title is slang for 'fake' or 'phoney...
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Solid Fish-era album with committed fanbase, but often seen as uneven and less focused than debut.
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Love, Fear and the Time Machine (2015) is Riverside's sixth studio album, notable for its stripped-down, predominantly acoustic approach, a marked departure from the Polish band's heavier earlier style.
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Good later Riverside album with mature restraint, but less progressive intensity and more divided reception.
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"Space Revolver" is a studio album released in 2000 by the Swedish progressive rock group The Flower Kings. Marking a distinct point in their discography, the album features a more focused and concise approach compared to the band's earlier, highly expansive double albums. The record blends symphoni...
Sounds That Can't Be Made is the seventeenth studio album by British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, released in 2012. The album continued the band's independent recording model, which they pioneered through direct fan funding and pre-orders. It features seven tracks including the 17-minute epi...
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Respectable late Marillion album with standout material, but uneven consensus and modest canonical weight.
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