Progressive Rock

Progressive rock emerged in the late 1960s as a fusion of classical, jazz, and folk elements with the energy of rock music. Characterized by complex compositions, lengthy song structures, and conceptual themes, progressive rock often features intricate instrumental passages, elaborate vocal harmonies, and experimental use of electronic keyboards and synthesizers. Originating in the UK, the genre gained popularity in the 1970s with the rise of iconic bands, influencing a wide range of musical styles, from art rock to heavy metal. Progressive rock's emphasis on musical virtuosity, lyrical depth, and conceptual storytelling set it apart from other rock genres, appealing to fans seeking a more sophisticated and immersive listening experience. This genre's innovative spirit and eclecticism have made it a lasting force in rock music, with its influence still evident in contemporary music today.

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Rush 50 (Anniversary Super Deluxe)
Album - 50 Tracks - Released March 21, 2025

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Alive In Stone
Aooo
Ari Joshua
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso
Benthos
Can Baydar
Care of Night
Cats With Axes
Charlie Griffiths
Cranberry Suit
Daggerboard
Damiano David
Dan Arsenault
Dead Groove
Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek
Deville
District 97
Eloy
Envy Of None
Esa Kotilainen
Esoterica
Espiritu
Everon
Francesco Marras
Fuzz Evil
Gazorpazorp
Genesis
Ghost Of The Machine
Ghostatic
Gleb Kolyadin
Gotthard
Haast Hunter
Haken
Jake Hertzog
Jethro Tull
Jimmy Page
John Lodge
Jon Anderson
KARLA KVLT
Karmakanic
Kat Robichaud
Kayak
LOWLIGHT
Magnum Opus
Matt Embree
Moon Walker
Mostly Autumn
Mozart Gabriel
Nad Sylvan
Nathan James
Nektar
Nels Cline
No More Lullabies
No Windows
Nuova Era
O.R.k.
Owls
Palinopsia
Parallyx
Perfect Plan
Premiata Forneria Marconi
Pymlico
RAVEN
Red Camel Collective
Reed Mathis
Robin McAuley
Ronnie Romero
Rubber Band Gun
Rush
SHUFFLE DEMONS
STARSET
Sleep Token
Smash Into Pieces
Solstice
Sometime In February
Space Cadets
Steve Hackett
Steven Wilson
Sugar Spine
Sundance Jump
Supersister
The Clang Group
The Crushboys
The Darkness
The Flower Kings
The Light Drown
The Plague
The Two Romans
The Warsaw Clinic
Tide-Eye
Trippy Space Gang
V for Volume
Venamoris
Vennart
Vulture Feather
Yalnayak
Yawning Balch
Yellow The Sun
Yojiro Noda
mssv
Pink Floyd
Dire Straits
Led Zeppelin
Sleep Token
Muse
Sting
TOOL
The Outfield
Airbag
Supertramp
Genesis
Kansas
Rush
STARSET
Carbonne
Silent Sanctuary
Wings
NOTHING MORE
Cúpula
Peter Gabriel
David Gilmour
The Alan Parsons Project
Blue Öyster Cult
Rain City Drive
Sheena Ringo
Manchester Orchestra
Meat Loaf
Polyphia
Freddie Mercury
Alan Sutton y las criaturitas de la ansiedad
Son Feci Bisiklet
Smash Into Pieces
Yes
Mike Oldfield
Jethro Tull
The Commanders
Styx
Saliva Grey
The Darkness
The Moody Blues
Ten Years After
Segah
Robert Plant
Frank Zappa
Wicker Whales
Marillion
Porcupine Tree
TOGENASHI TOGEARI
The Vanished People
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Dexter and The Moonrocks
.Feast
King Crimson
Glass Beams
Puscifer
Jethro
Tuna
Jeff Beck
Asia
Sleep Theory
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Roger Waters
ZETAK
Kroi
Eloy
UFO
Eternal Raijin
The Buttress
LOWLIGHT
Zephyrianna
ron quixote
Kult
Uriah Heep
Myles Kennedy
Normandie
XTC
Archive
Poets of the Fall
VOLA
Explosions In The Sky
Traffic
Procol Harum
Plini
The Funeral Portrait
Mancha De Rolando
Dudu Tassa
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Animals As Leaders
WHITE GALLOWS
Al Stewart
Nomy
Sunny Day Real Estate
Retrobüs
TakaB
Haken
Nue
Steven Wilson
Camel
Alan Sorrenti
Rancore