Masterpieces of progressive rock. Recommended popular songs.

Didn’t Matter AnywayHatfield & The North

Hatfield and The North – Didn’t Matter Anyway

This song by Hatfield and the North is a classic included on their second album, The Rotters’ Club, released in March 1975.

Its charm lies in a gentle sound infused with distinctive jazz elements, with intricate melodic lines and complex rhythms creating beautiful harmonies.

The lyrics center on parting and reunion, marked by calm, poetic expressions.

The phrase “until we meet again” is repeated, imparting a warmth that conveys hope even in the moment of farewell.

As a representative piece of the Canterbury scene, this track is recommended for those with a spirit of musical exploration and for anyone who wants to savor the depth of progressive rock.

In Wake Of King FrippHeldon

In the Wake of King Fripp

A French band with a distinctive world that feels like a fusion of Brian Eno and King Crimson.

Listening again now, some elements of their songs even come across as electronic.

I’m blown away by their experimental, trip-inducing sense of style.

Bour_eJethro Tull

Jethro Tull – Bourée

This track is known as a piece that encapsulates the appeal of progressive rock.

It appears on the 1969 album Stand Up.

Based on a work by J.

S.

Bach and arranged with inventive touches that incorporate elements of jazz, it features Ian Anderson’s distinctive flute playing.

Its complex guitar and flute parts and unconventional time signatures stand out, and it has become a staple of live performances.

Widely praised by music critics as an important work that bridges classical and rock music, it’s highly recommended for those interested in progressive rock or looking for a fresh musical experience.

StarlessKing Crimson

King Crimson – Starless (OFFICIAL)

A track from the monumental 1974 album Red, recorded by a three-piece lineup.

The latter half unfolds with distorted guitar and wildly freewheeling drumming, all underpinned by a consistently bleak and somber atmosphere.

It’s a masterpiece whose influence on later genres—not only progressive rock but also industrial and metal—is immeasurable.

Science Of CoincidenceLandmarq

Landmarq – Science Of Coincidence

A UK band’s 1998 work.

If we break it down finely, the style is what’s commonly called pomp rock.

It’s a track where light melodies woven from multiple layers of synthesizers blend with a powerfully delivered female vocal.

The Eye Of WendorMANDALABAND

MANDALABAND The Eye Of Wendor ( Prophecies ) 01,02 ,03,04

A concept album portraying a vast fantasy world revolving around a magical gemstone.

Released in January 1978, this work is renowned as a masterpiece of symphonic progressive rock.

It’s highly recommended for fans of The Moody Blues and Camel, and features an impressive lineup of guest musicians including Justin Hayward and Maddy Prior.

The album’s music was also used as the ending theme for the Norwegian TV series Brødrene Dal.

If you enjoy the fusion of grand orchestral textures with innovative rock sounds, this is a must-hear track.

KobaïaMagma

Kobaïa

The opening track from a French band’s debut released in 1970.

You can enjoy a thrilling, high-energy performance that likely captures studio improvisation as it unfolded.

With occasional free, experimental elements, it’s a masterpiece that can be appreciated from that perspective as well.