Is it normal to think that progressive rock is severely underrated?

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I think that progressive rock might be the most tragically underrated genre in the history of music. I mean sure, there are quite a lot of prog fans online and a large website dedicated to the genre (ProgArchives) but apart from this, the genre rarely gets any mention or praise from general rock fans, and if you ask a random person online to list their favourite rock bands, they will very rarely mention any progressive rock bands, and if they do mention one, it's almost always Pink Floyd (yes, they are a prog band but they are often lumped into the "classic rock" genre).

I don't want to sound like I'm bitching about this but it really saddens me because progressive rock bands are extremely talented and diverse in what they can do, and it makes me feel sad that millions of people don't even know what it is. Progressive rock deserves so much better in my honest opinion. I mean, the genre of metal gets a ridiculous amount of praise for being really complex and artistic, but progressive rock, which is far more complex and artistic in every way, seems to not exist to many fans of music. And a lot of people who DO know what it is, think it's music for hipsters, snobs and nerds. It makes my blood boil when people say this.

I just don't get it - how can a genre with so many exceptionally talented bands in it be so underground? Is it normal to think this, and does anyone agree? Sorry if there's too much text by the way, I know a lot of people here hate large paragraphs.

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  • Avant-Garde
    10 years ago

    The kids of today are really missing out. There needs to be some kind of resurgence into the progressive rock genre, something that can revitalise interest.

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    • [Old Memory]
      10 years ago

      I agree. **Empties load**

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      • Avant-Garde
        10 years ago

        Into the dust bin, I hope!

        *Says in thick Cockney accent*

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        • [Old Memory]
          10 years ago

          Better than a brummie.

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          • Avant-Garde
            10 years ago

            Can you just imagine that poor broom being matted with cum in its bristles?

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            • [Old Memory]
              10 years ago

              I am a brummie....

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          • Avant-Garde
            10 years ago

            Oh shit! The scones are burning! Surely, the Uppers of the house will punish me.

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  • DemonicFortuneCookie
    8 years ago

    I like Tool.

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    OP can smell my stinky sack.

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  • dom180
    10 years ago

    You could say the same about the popularity of almost any genre of music. I don't see what is so sad about the fact that people have different tastes.

    And what do you mean by "more artistic"? I think we must have different definitions of what "artistic" means, because that statement sounded very elitist to me. All music is art, and no art can be more artistic than any other.

    Why does it bother you? Why do you care so much about the popularity of a certain sound?

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  • Shackleford96
    10 years ago

    Oh, name some bands please!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      Genesis, Pink Floyd, Yes, Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant, Camel, ELP, King Crimson, Rush, Nektar, Renaissance, Budgie, Soft Machine, Van Der Graaf Generator, Hawkwind, Supertramp, Marillion, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Anathema, Pallas, Pendragon, I.Q., Ozric Tentacles, Threshold, Big Big Train, Arena, The Flower Kings, Opeth, Haken, etc.

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      • RomeoDeMontague
        10 years ago

        That counts as any kind of rock. I don't think Pink Floyd is rock. Its what stoners listen to when high.

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      • dybex
        10 years ago

        Woh dude. You're old. Cool list though.

        I like Greg Howe. He plays shred metal fusion jazz. I like Killing Joke, Richie Kotzen (from Poison) and Paul Gilbert too.

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      • Shackleford96
        10 years ago

        I've not heard of many of those. Maybe I'll have to check some out and see how I like them.

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      • [Old Memory]
        10 years ago

        I had a friend that was obsessed with Dream Theater. Opeth is an awesome band. I would love to see them play live someday. I have listened to most of these bands thanks to my dad. I am 24.

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      • [Old Memory]
        10 years ago

        I once saw Rush in concert. It was majestic.

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