Progressive Rock
by 
RockyRaccoon 
I'm intending on doing everything I can to listen to every prog rock album ever recorded between the 60s and 70s, and as much as I can from the 80s onward (yes, I know there's great modern prog, that's on here too, but I'm a sucker for the golden era). Likely this is an unattainable goal, but as I attempt it, I'll be ranking all of it here.
#101-200: https://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?c=72961
#201-300: https://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?c=84432
#301-400: https://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?c=85410
#401-500: https://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?c=86199
- Chart updated: 09/17/2026 15:15
- (Created: 05/06/2015 18:21).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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1977
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21,007
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1967
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4,720
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1969
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26,256
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1981
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8,630
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1975
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41,467
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1977
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2,457
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1973
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55,787
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1972
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13,377
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2009
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2,700
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2006
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6,188
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Progressive Rock composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 4 | 4% | |
| 1970s | 84 | 84% | |
| 1980s | 6 | 6% | |
| 1990s | 2 | 2% | |
| 2000s | 4 | 4% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Pink Floyd | 8 | 8% | |
| King Crimson | 6 | 6% | |
| Rush | 6 | 6% | |
| Yes | 6 | 6% | |
| Muse | 5 | 5% | |
| Genesis | 5 | 5% | |
| Camel | 4 | 4% | |
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66 | 66% | |
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6 | 6% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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Progressive Rock chart changes
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Down 21 from 43rd to 64th |
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| ! | 06/21/2025 00:14 | Robert Anton Wil | 120 | 91/100 |
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From RockyRaccoon 04/23/2018 14:22 in Need New Progressive Rock Music
RockyRaccoon 04/23/2018 14:22 in Need New Progressive Rock Music“I've got a if you want to check that out, but here are some prog albums that I like that are a bit more under-the-radar than your usual Yes, Rush, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Genesis stuff: I feel like everyone remembers Focus for "Hocus Pocus" and that's it (though "Hocus Pocus" is amazing), but…”
View forum post →From RockyRaccoon 09/25/2017 00:49 in Is 70s progressive rock too overblown?
RockyRaccoon 09/25/2017 00:49 in Is 70s progressive rock too overblown?“Prog is the bomb-diggity. I've got a that lists out my top-100, but here are some lesser-known prog albums that are absolutely worth listening to:”
View forum post →From RockyRaccoon 05/15/2015 14:09 in Chart talk
RockyRaccoon 05/15/2015 14:09 in Chart talk“I made a So check it out (does not include progressive metal)”
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authorunknown 07/18/2017 23:09 | #194561
authorunknown 07/18/2017 23:09 | #194561
Great chart. You are so right about Animals as # 1!
Surprised to see Meatloaf there. Good album, but does it belong in a prog list? In any case - good list!
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shoopadoowop 05/23/2015 21:22 | #142291
shoopadoowop 05/23/2015 21:22 | #142291
Great chart! Would love seeing notes on these
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Robert Anton Wilson TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/21/2025 00:14 | #309629
Robert Anton Wilson TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/21/2025 00:14 | #309629
Wow, interesting. A few I had never heard of -currently testing Wally. Glad to see FM there, too often forgotten. (Edited)
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SuedeSwede TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/07/2015 19:35 | #143261
SuedeSwede TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/07/2015 19:35 | #143261
what would Piero say
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RockyRaccoon TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/21/2025 00:30 | #309630
RockyRaccoon TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/21/2025 00:30 | #309630
@Robert Wally is great! Love them. And FM too, agreed they’re too often forgotten (Edited)
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