Masterpieces of progressive rock. Recommended popular songs.

Living In F E A RMarillion

Marillion – Living In F E A R

From the band’s 18th studio album, released in 2016.

A track that shows these British rock veterans are still going strong.

Being an active band, there’s nothing dated about it—their long career and a fully contemporary band sound are seamlessly fused.

Frances the MuteMars Volta

The Mars Volta – Frances the Mute (Full Song)

An album known as one of The Mars Volta’s signature works, Frances the Mute features richly narrative lyrics and complex compositions that draw listeners into a dreamlike world.

Released in March 2005, it achieved an astonishing first-week sales figure of 123,000 copies.

Its experimental sound, which transcends the boundaries of progressive rock, leaves an unforgettable impression after just one listen.

The work portrays the journey of a solitary soul in search of a lost past, and its profound emotional expression is sure to move you.

It’s a highly recommended album for anyone who wants to feel the subtleties of life through music.

Dance Across The OceanMoon Safari

Moon Safari – Dance Across The Ocean

From an album released in 2005 by a Swedish progressive band.

The worldview is striking—so much so that it hardly feels like a band from the 2000s.

The gentle sound quality, as if deliberately crafted to pay homage to 70s–80s prog, is also superb.

A Tab in the OceanNektar

Nektar / A Tab in the Ocean

A German progressive band’s title track from their second album.

They’re a four-piece with a keyboard player, and perhaps thanks to the organ, you can sense a British vibe as well.

Also noteworthy is the consistent phrasing—not because it’s long, but because it maintains coherence throughout.

Three LivesOctavision

Octavision – Three Lives [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

This work, released in 2016, shot to fame thanks to none other than Victor Wooten joining as the bass player.

Each part is given its own spotlight, and the way those moments are balanced really showcases the band’s capabilities.

The Longest DayPOVERTY’S NO CRIME

Poverty’s No Crime – The Longest Day (official video)

From Spiral Of Fear, released in 2016 by a veteran German band.

They’re not a group that trades on blistering virtuosity, but their seasoned performance lets the seven-minute track flow effortlessly.

While maintaining accessibility, their songwriting unfolds within a progressive framework, showcasing a high level of musical sensibility.

I Of The StormPsychotic Waltz

Psychotic Waltz – I Of The Storm

Included on the final release by the American progressive metal band in 1996.

While the sound is on the heavier side, the unique atmosphere conveyed through the phrasing and vocalization is unmistakably progressive.

The development in the ending is also outstanding.