Best Foreign Language Prog Albums

[@mikereiss4216]

Fyi, it's actually Modry not Mondry.

[@TheProgCorner]

Oops!!!

[@bertkarlsson1421]

I would love to see a part two! There are so much great non-english language prog! The debut album from Gunesh Ensemble is one of my all time favorite prog albums! They are from Turkmenistan and sing in their native tongue! Haikara by Haikara is a one of my all time favorite albums, they sing in Finnish!

[@TheProgCorner]

I know Haikara (of course) but I’m only now finding out about Gunesh!!!!

[@alessandroneri8929]

Bacamarte's Depois do Fim. Bacamarte, a Brazilian prog Band. Depois do Fim is a Masterpiece. Keep the amazing work Man! I love the Channel.

[@TheProgCorner]

I went with Josè Cid for my Portuguese entry but Bacamarte were stellar!!!!!!

[@bertkarlsson1421]

Awesome list! You picked some of my all time favorite prog albums! I'm so glad Pesniary and J.A.Caesar made the list!

[@TheProgCorner]

I’m pretty sure you turned me on to both of those!!! Amazing.

[@bertkarlsson1421]

@@TheProgCorner I did! 👍

[@bbchronicles736]

Great idea for a video, and great job (as always) covering languages from the prevalent to obscure. This was filled with bands and albums I have never heard (and covered so many different languages). Other than Harmonium and Le Orme, these are all new to me, will need to check them out. I don't mind at all foreign lyrics (because I just usually don't pay much attention to most lyrics anyway), but I haven't sought out non-English language bands either. Now I have some recommended places to go. Thanks again.

[@TheProgCorner]

Thank you!!! 👍👍👍

[@tdrvknstin]

Hello Scot! I recently came across a channel and it is one of the best channels about music that I have found on KZbin. I also wanted to point out the gorgeous first album of the Polish band Quidam from 1996! It's a beautiful work ! Greetings from Russian prog fans☺

[@TheProgCorner]

Quidam!!!!! Yes!!! I love Polish Prog and recently did an episode on it. Here’s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYirmn2jpq12f5osi=LxUZT7qR3BmVLrW7 🇷🇺 🇺🇸 🇵🇱 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tdrvknstin]

@@TheProgCorner thanks!Since I'm new here, I haven't watched all the videos yet

[@luisbarao]

Hi Scot. Great video. Nice to see you have José Cid on the list. How about the Hungarian band Omega with the 1978 album Csillagok Útján.

[@TheProgCorner]

Omega should have been there. I was looking at the map and when it came to Hungary I had a senior moment and only came up with Solaris. My bad!!!

[@cuahutemoctorres3691]

Oh man your channel is becoming one of my favorites about prog rock stuff. Your reviews are short and directly to the point. I suggest you check it out Asia Minor (Franco/turquish) with his Crossing the Line. One of my favorites albums of all time.

[@TheProgCorner]

I have only heard Between Flesh And Divine and it is wonderful!!!

[@cuahutemoctorres3691]

@@TheProgCorner such a great album too. I got first Crossing the lines and I realized its different than In Between...

[@davidtaylor9008]

Thanks for this! I figured going into it I'd know most of them, but about half were ones I'm not familiar with! Well, more fun stuff to check out.

[@TheProgCorner]

I like the obscure stuff!!!

[@КЛИЕ-э8ю]

Hi, Scot! Great list, thank you! Have you heard about soviet prog band Gunesh from Turkmenistan? Their s/t album (1980) is awesome! Rishad Shafiev is one of the greatest dreamers ever

[@TheProgCorner]

I’ve heard about them!!!! I should go try to listen to them now!!! 👍👍👍

[@bertkarlsson1421]

Gunesh by Gunesh is one of the best prog albums ever made!

[@michaelpdawson]

Awesome list! Some items I need to look into.

[@TheProgCorner]

Thanks, Michael. You’re an inspiration.

[@gorancabrajic3240]

It's cool that you mentioned Indexi , finally a band from my country. They are singing in Bosnian, but the Croatian language is basically the same. In fact in the former Yugoslavia we all spoke Serbo-Croatian. Fantastic list, cheers my friend.

[@TheProgCorner]

Thanks!!! I almost reached out to you before I shot the video to make sure it was Bosnian!!!! Glad I was right!!!! 🇧🇦🇺🇸

[@gorancabrajic3240]

@@TheProgCorner You are right my friend.

[@grahamharley4895]

Your channel is great Scot, but surely you could play the occasional favourite track to react to?

[@TheProgCorner]

I’m thinking about the best way to go with that.

[@stevecowder4774]

This is definitely an interesting topic. You’ve presented a very impressive array of foreign bands from all over the globe, some of which really peaks my curiosity. I don’t own a whole slew of foreign language albums but of the ones I do have, I can honestly say I don’t mind listening to them as long as the music holds my attention. And that’s definitely the case with both “ Zarathustra “ by Museo and the bizarre, self titled “ Grobschnitt “ album from’ 72. I also have the “ Os Mutantes “ self titled one in ‘68. I wouldn’t consider it a prog album but it’s certainly entertaining in its own way. Do you have any thoughts on those albums ?

[@TheProgCorner]

I’m obsessed with Zarathustra!!!! Grobschnitt is fun but never grabbed my soul. And Os Mutantes are amazing!!!!!!

[@stevecowder4774]

@@TheProgCorner Very cool !! Thanks for your quick response 👍.

[@DRichardson00]

Great Video! some of my favorites that werent mentioned are Carpe Diem-Cueille le jour and Shingetsu self titled.

[@TheProgCorner]

I love both Carpe Diem LPs!!!! And Shingetsu is awesome!!!

[@lastrada52]

Haven't seen all your videos but I would mention Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM), Triumvirat, Banco & all the inceptions of Amon Duul (I & II). I'm sure you must have run across these bands in your searches. All magnificent artists & great musicians. PFM it's worth noting played a free concert in NYC at Central Park (Schaefer's Music Festival) in the 70s & their live album "Cook" was the result. What is never brought to the rock audience's attention is the enormous audience they attracted on that sunny day. Yeah, an Italian prog rock band gets attendance close to Simon & Garfunkel. Vangelis & Demis Roussous' Aphropdite's Child's album 666 is also a classic prog double album. You do a nice job in your videos.

[@IllumeEltanin]

Love, love, love the album 666 (The Apocalypse of John 13:18) by Aphrodite’s Child. Scot has mentioned it in several videos, but since it’s in English it wouldn’t fit into this one.

[@lastrada52]

@@IllumeEltanin- On 666 -- they hired Irene Papas to do this piece with the insignia of a woman. She goes into this female orgasm thing that is absolutely riveting. You couldn't possibly play it on the radio. But what possessed Ms. Papas to convincingly perform this so accurately? Demis does some excellent rock music too -- "Hic et nunc." He did it again on Vangelis' solo album "Earth," with the astonishing "Come On." Rock music missed out on these fabulous tunes. These guys were incredible for the era. And from Greece.

[@TheProgCorner]

Thank you!!! Big fan of PFM and Banco but I was keeping it one-per-language!!! And Triumvirat sang in English so they weren’t considered!!!

[@IllumeEltanin]

@@lastrada52 Oh, yes. “I was. I am. I am to come. I was…” I did a Music Club episode over on Dr. Doug’s discord where I featured 666. I picked one track from each side, and of course ∞ was the track I played for side 3. I’m still teased about it by the more immature among the participants who attended.

[@lastrada52]

@@IllumeEltanin- I wish I was there. I've surprised a lot of women with that track and the innocent little blushes & laughter from the much older women are charming. When they find out it's Irene Papas (respected Greek actress & singer) their eyebrows go up into their hairline. Don't tell me a woman can't fake it.

[@markdaniels7174]

Respect for Harmonium’s “If We Needed a Fifth Season” (sometimes called “the Five Seasons”)! You know your shit, Scot!

[@TheProgCorner]

Thanks, Mark!!!!!

[@jhillst]

Interesting video. The only non-English-speaking band that I own any albums by is Sigur Rós (well, unless you count _Autobahn_ by Kraftwerk.) I'll have to check out some of the other ones you listed. I really like bands that incorporate ethnic sounds into their music, like Aphrodite's Child.

[@TheProgCorner]

Absolutely!!!

[@jorgep.1877]

Honorable mention in Spanish: Alturas de Machu Picchu by Los Jaivas. Outstanding prog from Chile. And an Italian favorite of mine: Principe de un Giorno by Celeste.

[@TheProgCorner]

Two AMAZING bands!!!! 👍👍👍👍🇮🇹🇦🇷

[@AndrzejFornal-b6h]

Mezquita Recuerdos de mi Terra.

[@Z-eb]

Checking Out "Sume" very soon, never heard of them, Great you mentioned Samla Mammas Manna and Høst, both Nordic Masterpieces !!!

[@TheProgCorner]

I talk enough about Kaipa and Jordsjø!!!

[@bertkarlsson1421]

Samla Mammas Manna is Awesome! Have you heard Jola Rota by Joakim Skogsberg? Another nordic masterpiece!

[@Z-eb]

@@bertkarlsson1421 Nope, gonna check them out ;) Thanks

[@TheHarold1966]

Nice show. Grobschnitt (German version) , PFM, Banco and Opeth with In Cauda Venenum (Swedish version) would be nice.

[@TheProgCorner]

I should have included Gronschnitt for my German entry!!!!

[@GustavoLovato]

Super interesting video! I also love Argentina’s Serú Girán. The 40th anniversary of “La Grasa de las Capitales” is a great record (the title track shows incredible musicianship). Give it a try. :)

[@TheProgCorner]

I will. I haven’t heard that one!!!!!

[@IllumeEltanin]

Serú Girán was just suggested for a reaction over on Dr. Doug’s discord. I gave the suggested piece a listen. I don’t know if Dr. Doug will select it to get to eventually yet.

[@LuisGarcia-ee2tr]

Absolutely agree. La Grasa de las Capitales by Seru Giran, from Argentina. Another great band leading by Charly Garcia

[@IllumeEltanin]

Oh… I so want that t-shirt, Scot!

[@TheProgCorner]

I’ve only worn it once before…

[@IllumeEltanin]

@@TheProgCorner …and I probably said the same thing then!

[@neasterl]

Invisible's El Jardín de los Presentes is great and was hoping to be on this list. Mid-70s prog from Buenos Aires. Anywho, think you may dig it Scot.

[@TheProgCorner]

A great album!!!!!!

[@AllMediaReviewsPodcast]

nice picks! love that Sigur Ros record! Here's a few of my favorites: Nexus - Metanoia Mutyumu - Il ya Toyko Jihen - Adult Francesca Gagnon - Au delà des couleurs

[@TheProgCorner]

Nexus!!! Have you heard their new one yet?

[@AllMediaReviewsPodcast]

@@TheProgCorner no, I didn't realize they were still together. I thought I read the singer from Metanoia and Detras Dul Umbral left though. It was really 20+ years ago though when I was keeping up with them right around when they played at Nearfest and then soon after (2000-2001, etc)

[@kenl2091]

Despite being a big fan of both Peter Hammill and Le Orme (and having several albums by both) I have never heard the English version of Felona e Sorona. Is there much to be gained when comparing it to the original Italian? I do prefer PFM and Banco's Italian language versions to the English though Celebration and (the track) The World Became the World still retain their charms. PS. Your breadth of prog knowledge never fails to astound me but do stick with Magma. You'll get there yet.

[@TheProgCorner]

Hopefully someday Magma will click for me. And I’m no quitter!!!

[@frenchvinyladdict]

Hey Scot, great video. I can tell you, France was not a fun place for ''true'' rock artists back in the 60s/70s. For some reasons the two bands who survived against all the odd are ''Ange'' and ''Magma'' i.e., two prog bands! One of the reasons for this is the fact that the two of them had great artists as charismatic leaders with a powerful personality as well as a very loyal fan base.

[@TheProgCorner]

Interesting!!!!!

[@AndrzejFornal-b6h]

Magma stworzyła własny język " koböh"!

[@snitsch68]

@@AndrzejFornal-b6h Exactly!

[@adelharduslange9955]

Great video, I think I got into the Swedish bands before I got into the Italian bands. I love both now, though I never quite got into Felona e Sorona

[@TheProgCorner]

Really? I love Le Orme!!!!!

[@adelharduslange9955]

Me too! It's just that particular album I'm not crazy about. I'm all the more crazy about Area though

[@NP-ip3nj]

I knew less than half of these so looking forward to checking some of these out.

[@TheProgCorner]

Thank you!!!! Do it.

[@stuartfishman1044]

Hey Scott, Have you heard the Plastic People Of The Universe (later Pulnoc)? They were from Prague, Czechoslovakia. They were an underground band influenced by Zappa, Beefheart, The Velvets and The Beatles. Back in the late 60's and 70's, they faced the possibility of arrest by the Czech police every time they played live. This was because they defied the demands and expectations of the Stalinist state. Their 1975 debut, Egon Bondy's Happy Hearts Club Banned, is well worth your time if you haven't heard it. Thanks for this video. Now I have more to learn.

[@TheProgCorner]

They are legends!!!!!! But sadly I haven’t really spent any time with their music. I know. Big mistake!!! I need to correct that. Thank you for reminding me of such a historically important band!!!

[@stuartfishman1044]

​@@TheProgCornerYou're welcome. Glad I could bring them up. Keep on doing what you do. I always enjoy it.

[@TheProgCorner]

👍👍👍

[@AndrzejFornal-b6h]

PFM,Le Orme,Banco( italian),Omega( hungarian),Ange,Carpe Diem(french),SBB( Polish),Kraftwerk( german).

[@TheProgCorner]

Excellent!!!

[@stephanevillatte5970]

Catherine Ribeiro + alpes ,the most Amazing prog comin' from here in France,she was a hell of a poet...rebel...and the main guy build his own instruments...if you don't know ...she's the real deal folks...ah! Fantastic t-shirt Scot!

[@TheProgCorner]

I will check her out!!!

[@stephanevillatte5970]

Oh yeah Scot! Go! She's an underground Legend here...a beautiful,free,fearless,meaningful music and woman

[@TheProgCorner]

Sounds perfect.

[@andrewlongshaw2128]

Well, every day is a school day°! I'm still struggling to recover from this bronchial infection but getting better slowly. I have recently been listening to space rock from Incubus Lovechild on vinyl.

[@TheProgCorner]

Nice!!!!

[@johngray7791]

Eden rose,French prog.Hurry Gurdy,Danish prog Both bands worth checking out.

[@TheProgCorner]

Thank you!!!! I’ve never heard of Eden Rose!!!

[@michaelbenz8092]

I don't have much foreign language prog. I've recently bought some Cast, Banco, Metamorfosi and of course Lars Fredrik Froislie. Don't forget Peter Gabriel's German versions of his 3rd and 4th albums.

[@TheProgCorner]

I totally forgot about those!!!!!!!

[@SomniRespiratoryFlux]

I actually tend to really love non-English vocals, even if I have to look up a translation the effect is just so neat, and the ways different languages do rhymes and meter and can fit such different meanings into the songs is so fascinating. It is a bit tricky to find albums wholly in non-English languages, though, so this list is really cool to see! Might have to look into some more of these. And hey, even if only a song or two or even part of a song are in other languages, that's cool too! We need more love for other languages than the one we all have to know but all kinda find silly at best, is what I say! ...As someone who only speaks English, oops.

[@TheProgCorner]

👍👍👍Yes!!! 👍👍👍

[@mellotronin54]

I do not mind vocals that are in a foreign language they become another instrument.

[@TheProgCorner]

That’s exactly right!!!! 👍👍

[@mellotronin54]

@@TheProgCorner I do not have much Prog in a foreign language but to me to deny it is like musical racism let us all embrace the diversity of our planet. And if if anything can Prog can.

[@arnaudb.7669]

Good call on Magma MDK.

[@TheProgCorner]

I’m still working on Magma. One day I’ll understand…

[@arnaudb.7669]

@@TheProgCorner for sure!

[@bertkarlsson1421]

I have to check out Sumut! I have never listened to Eskimo Prog!

[@TheProgCorner]

Such a fun little record.

[@Czyszy]

Memento z Banalnym Tryptykiem. At last! Your pronunciation of the title is marginally better than Darren Lock's, so kudos! xD

[@TheProgCorner]

I should have checked in with you first!!!!!!

[@AndrzejFornal-b6h]

SBB 1-4 są znacznie lepsze.

[@Czyszy]

@@AndrzejFornal-b6h Szanuję. Osobiście o wiele bardziej podchodzą mi Memento... i "Ojciec Chrzestny Dominika (Józef Skrzek solo).

[@dennislind8411]

I don't give a hoot what language they're singing in. I love the music. Scandinavian prog rules!

[@TheProgCorner]

Thank you!!!! My thoughts exactly!!!

[@SwisstedChef2018]

I applaud you as a European born, there are terrific groups in Europe , America is not the only country mate and speaking 6 languages it is fun to pursue.

[@TheProgCorner]

We Americans are such elitists!!! We think every person on Earth should speak English. We’re crazy!!! Myself included?

[@掏摸スリ]

As a prog fan from Japan,glad to you know J A Caesar. if you don't know them, listen to the my fav my country's bands; Yonin Bayashi(四人囃子), Shin getsu(新月), Kenso, Ain soph, Mr.Sirius, Pageant, Novela, Blackpage, Flower travelin' band.They are very talented musicians!!

[@TheProgCorner]

I know all those bands (except Bayashi.) Here’s my Japanese Prog episode:kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqmUm2xnj6qgZ8ksi=y8elpErpQwFXfbi_

[@bradleyjordahl3119]

There are some great one and done Greek prog albums. Aphrodite's Child gets a lot of attention, but I love Akritas and Axis just that little bit more. Have you checked those out?

[@TheProgCorner]

I only know 666 and it’s in English so…

[@tatt2499]

havent watched the vid yet but if you’re looking for russian prog and havent heard little tragedies they’re absolutely amazing. new faust is my favorite

[@TheProgCorner]

I love their instrumental albums!!! I’m getting acclimated to the Russian vocals on their other records. Kinda harsh, eh?

[@NalinX]

Nice video. I have only heard Magma out of all the bands you highlighted. I want to recommend one album from India - 'Kandisa' by Indian Ocean. Very proggy , fused with folk music from the subcontinent. Check it out

[@TheProgCorner]

Sounds intriguing!!!

[@PJprog]

Is the Mars Volta a 50/50 shout.. not too sure. Pfm absolutely awesome , fantastic run down , there is so many great Polish Prog bands out there too ! 😍

[@TheProgCorner]

There really are!!!

[@LuisGarcia-ee2tr]

Scot: Great list. I recommend you two albums from Argentina: # "La Maquina de Hacer Pajaros" ( album debut with same title). Amazing tunes. Leading by Charly Garcia 2. "Pescado Rabioso 2" by Pescado Rabioso. A band leading by Luis Spinetta. Huge album

[@TheProgCorner]

I don’t know Pescado Rabioso but I love La Maquina de Hacer Pajaros!!!!

[@BrockwaysVinylBytes]

Oh I LOVE that Yessongs shirt!!!!! 🤘🎶

[@TheProgCorner]

👍👍❤️❤️

[@Yarin4ever]

Nice! I recommend Checking Israeli band Sheshet from the 70's

[@TheProgCorner]

Great call!!!!!

[@bertkarlsson1421]

4visions by Eskaton is my favorite french language album!!!

[@TheProgCorner]

👍👍👍

[@Mister_Jahn]

agree on the oft tedious lyrics (the writer in me can only take so much)... instrumentals solve that but I like what other languages bring to vocals too. Specific things to every language.

[@TheProgCorner]

Yeah, you get it!!!!

[@kenjones6441]

The Prog and music I love is about sounds and the incredibly talented musicians and the instruments they play. Vocals are incidental and just an added layer of sounds so to me the language does not matter.

[@TheProgCorner]

That’s the idea!!!!

[@scottmcrae3355]

Do Peter Gabriel’s German versions of Melt and Security count?

[@TheProgCorner]

They should have been mentioned at least but I TOTALLY forgot he did those!!!!

[@rodmaknouni]

A great idea for a video would be Best Foreign Prog Albums that are fully/partly English. For example, Amon Duul II's music being mainly in English would have to be mentioned!

[@TheProgCorner]

I was thinking about that when putting this one together!!!!

[@ChrisYossarian]

This list would be dominated by Texan (and Scottish) bands then ;-)

[@TheProgCorner]

😂😂

[@rolfjamne8922]

Wardruna got some prog vibes and sing in old Norse. The same with Kalandra but not a hole album. Mari Boine sing in Sami and she is singing joik which is an old ritual sami tradision without words. Check out her live version of Eagle Brother( Oslo Opera house )👌

[@TheProgCorner]

Ha!!! I didn’t have a Sami inclusion!!!!

[@rolfjamne8922]

@@TheProgCorner Greenland is close anough perhaps. I dont think they are related but anyway. Take your time to check out Eagle Brother live at Oslo Opera house. You will love it. Trust me🤏😊

[@TheProgCorner]

I will. Thank you!!!

[@mikereiss4216]

I used to feel that way but I try to view the foreign language as an instrument in itself.

[@TheProgCorner]

Exactly!!!!!

[@twigthecheese6462]

El Jardin De Los Presentes by invisible is the greatest prog album I’ve ever heard

[@TheProgCorner]

❤️❤️❤️

[@markspooner1224]

That's a fine list, my offering is from Argentina, Peliculas by La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros. I find it much easier to listen to Latin languages than Germanic but I'm ok with Germanic.

[@TheProgCorner]

Absolutely!!!!! That is a great album.

[@eduardocalvo9631]

I know a few cats who need to watch this one. I won't say any names ok Anthony Ferraro.😂

[@TheProgCorner]

We should forward this to him!!!

[@seanwelch71]

Hello Scott, I hope you and wife are well. Stay warm.

[@TheProgCorner]

Burrrrrrrrrrrr

[@Sammeep02]

Maybe if one of these caught my ear in 2018/19 I would have gotten into prog sooner...especially #5

[@TheProgCorner]

Right????

[@thecandlemaker1329]

To say Pesniary were a popular band is an understatement, they were like the Beatles in Belarus and there's monuments to Muliavin now that he's passed away. While we're on the topic of Soviet prog, I highly recommend checking out Vezhlivy Otkaz - a very different band from Pesniary, but a very cool one.

[@TheProgCorner]

I love Polite Refusal (I think that’s what their name means…)

[@thecandlemaker1329]

@@TheProgCorner Well then, might I interest you in Arsenal? They're admittedly more on the fusion side of things, but so were a couple of the bands from this video. In general, if you're interested in Soviet prog, you should be looking at fusion because it was far more acceptable to the censorship at the time.

[@TheProgCorner]

Arsenal is do not know!!!! I’m slowly expanding my Russian Prog knowledge…

[@thecandlemaker1329]

@@TheProgCorner I'm more about Soviet prog, really. Russian prog is... not bad at all, actually, but of all the post-Soviet countries I think Ukraine has the strongest scene. Antony Kalugin is an absolute monster of a musician, and, to tell you the truth, I was hoping to hear his name in this video!

[@TheProgCorner]

I have been singing the praises of Antony Kalugin since starting the channel. In fact, he was my MVP (Most Valuable Progger) for 2023. Here’s the episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nauypoCabL6Iqacsi=gWS3W2MPRSt34qDY

[@bauertime]

Maxophone is my No1.

[@TheProgCorner]

I almost switched it up at the last minute. Enormous fan of that masterpiece!!!!!

[@bertkarlsson1421]

Omega were a hungarian prog band who sang in hungarian!

[@TheProgCorner]

I was thinking Solaris but there aren’t a lot of vocals there. Omega!!! Yes!!!! I forgot them…

[@beauwilliamson3628]

I found an Omega disc in a thrift store years ago. Remember liking it, I should dig it out of the racks.

[@danagur]

there was an amazing isreali prog band in the 70's called "sheshet" you gotta check them out scot

[@TheProgCorner]

I have heard them!!! Naomi from 365 Days Of Prog turned me onto them (she’s Israeli…)

[@danagur]

yeah i saw her on the sunday progstream, love this band@@TheProgCorner

[@jhillst]

That José Cid album title actually translates as "10,000 Anuses Between Venus and Mars." :-)

[@TheProgCorner]

That’s a lot of butts…

[@igorkatsiev5219]

Riverside from Poland?

[@TheProgCorner]

They sing in English…

[@josephgerard5473]

I'll give a shout out to RES REPUBLICA by DEUS EX MACHINA from Italy...although almost any of their albums would qualify for inclusion here.

[@scottmcgregor4829]

Although most of their songs are in English, Trespass, from Israel are a unique amazing band. Check out their album, *In Haze of Time ".Boogarins from Brazil are very unique, I think maybe they are more psychedelic with touches of prog . The Japanese prog band Deja Vu, check out their album Baroque in the Future.

[@TheProgCorner]

Deja Vu!!! I know them!!!

[@scottmcgregor4829]

​@@TheProgCornerI would be completely amiss if I did not mention Oz Mutants,With Rita Lee. In there early days they were more like Frank zappa and the Mothers. Totally unique.

[@TheProgCorner]

Great band!!!! Rita made my Top 100 Women In Prog episode.

[@scottmcgregor4829]

@@TheProgCorner fyi. Rita Lee. Rita Portuguese is pronounced the letter R is pronounced H . Like Hita Lee. Most Americans that I know pronounce it with hard R.

[@TheProgCorner]

I speak a little Español but my Portuguese is sketchy!!!

[@stukevideo]

Great idea for a program ! Americans really love their lyrics, but sometimes you can miss some good music if you insist on English. I also listen to Mozart, and his choral works are either in Latin, German, or Italian. I just listen to the voices as IF they were another instrument. I'm surprised you didn't rank PFM, after expressing appreciation for their English language stuff. But you are right - their Italian language stuff is MUCH better. It has a much more natural "flow." It's harder to sing in a non-native language. It's also hard to squeeze someone else's lyrics into your rhythm and melody. Pete Sinfield's lyrics were never THAT great and Italian is well known as the best language for singing. (Better than Gaelic, anyway.) The three PFM albums *I* would recommend are: P.F.M. [Premiata Forneria Marconi] (First Street Bakery) - See how everything sounds better in Italian! 1) Storia di un Minuto [Stories of the Minute] 2) Per un Amico [For a Friend] - English language album is "Photos of Ghosts" 3) L'Isola di Niente [The Isle of Nothing] - English album is "The World became the World" "Per un Amico" is in my top five along with "The Lamb", "Close to the Edge" and "Foxtrot".

[@TheProgCorner]

I’m a HUGE PFM fan!!! I even like Chocolate Kings and Jet Lag!!! A lot.

[@stukevideo]

Jet Lag is hard core! 🙂@@TheProgCorner

[@stukevideo]

I knew you were a PFM fan, but, unless I missed it, there are no PFM albums on your "Best Foreign Language Prog Albums " list.@@TheProgCorner

[@enriquefelixberrio7108]

Alturas de Machu Picchu?

[@TheProgCorner]

Los Jaivas were my #2 Spanish language act but I was doing one per language and I prefer the Bubu debut. By a hair!!! Machu Picchu is a masterpiece!!!

[@enriquefelixberrio7108]

@@TheProgCorner great election! btw, greetings from Cusco - Peru!

[@ianhart1584]

Australian flag for a foreign language theme? We're not that bad, are we Scot. 😂

[@TheProgCorner]

I cropped out the US and UK flags but…

[@lemming9984]

"Post Rock" - does not compute! 😇

[@TheProgCorner]

Exactly.

[@utgfy]

MDK is indeed the best-known Magma album. It is NOT the best Magma album, IMHO. At least three other are superior: Kohntarkosz (my clear #1, best in the Live '75 version, but studio version--while incomplete--has its charms), Theusz Haamtahk (only played live; no studio version; live versions on album all differ and all are exciting in different ways); Wurdah Itah (live versions better than the rushed, poorly recorded studio.) MDK is a wild ride, but excessively repetitive (fun fact: it started as a calypso piece!) MDK is actually the capstone of a trilogy starting with TH and WI, and includes the finest theme from the latter in one of its sections.

[@TheProgCorner]

Thank you for your thoughts on Magma. I’m still trying to sort them out in my brain…

[@gold4668]

NO BRAZIL???!!

[@TheProgCorner]

I’ll be doing a Brazilian Prog episode soon to make up for Bacamarte or Os Mutantes not making the list!!!!!

[@bertkarlsson1421]

Clara Crocodil by Arrigo Barnabe is my favorite Brazilian prog album!

[@gold4668]

@@bertkarlsson1421 Arrigo barnabé is quite famous here!

[@gold4668]

@@TheProgCorner Mutantes is extremely famous in brazil, bacamarte isn't but it's sooooooooo good, not saying that mutantes isn't good, but bacamarte is god level of good