Best Prog 2024 (So Far!!!)

[@returnedtotheearth1326]

Thanks Scot!! 😁

[@TheProgCorner]

Robin!!!!

[@carlwmpylu]

Only heard a few of the albums mentioned. Got some homework to do! My favourite prog (ish) album so far this year is: Albion - Lakesongs Of Elbid. A magnificent debut. Keeping my fingers crossed that they do a few live shows.

[@TheProgCorner]

Albion!!!! Nice!!!!

[@howie5th]

Agreed! 👍🏻

[@loganreifsnider3182]

Waiting for Wobbler to make a new album. They're hands down my favorite current prog band

[@TheProgCorner]

I love them!!!! At least we got the Lars solo album and Chronicles Of Father Robin to tide us over!!!!!

[@mikereiss4216]

Maybe BBT should change their name to Big Big Bus the way band members are always getting off and getting on.

[@TheProgCorner]

Right???

[@stuartfishman1044]

Appreciate your inclusion of Sleepytime Gorilla Museum's Of The Last Human Being. What a unique band. Glad they're back.

[@dominic_evans]

Great list, I would add these two gems released this year Julián Martínez - El Silencio de las Estrellas El Poder de la Infancia - El Poder de la Infancia

[@TheProgCorner]

Oh okay! I haven’t heard either!!!!

[@SomniRespiratoryFlux]

Quite a few releases so far this year I ought to check out at some point! Admittedly as someone mostly focused on the boundary between prog rock and prog metal in terms of modern releases (so mostly metal but not super heavy metal), my favorite prog albums so far in 2024 have been Charcoal Grace by Caligula's Horse and Karma by Myrath. As for what I know is coming out that I'm looking forward to, the main ones that come to mind are the upcoming Nightwish and Leprous albums, and maybe we'll hear if the new Dream Theater album that they've supposedly finished tracking will be out by the end of the year or not. But I'll be sure to give some of these a listen at some point too! You were really selling me on Sykofant and IZZ in particular, and of course I need to get into Big Big Train and Kaipa soon!

[@thomasbeck2934]

Glad to learn that I at least have a few of these albums but whew, have you ever given me a few albums to check out !!

[@AzaharSpain]

Pity the new Jadis album didn’t make the list. It’s pretty damn fine!

[@jeffvnj]

Couldn’t agree more! Beneath the Masts amazing. Got to see both nights in New Jersey.

[@carterlink]

I loved BBT’s new album when it first came out, and still do, but I think I’ve overplayed it way too much. Become very overfamiliar with it. Alberto is great, I agree, but I’m starting to realise that David is totally irreplaceable. He was unique.

[@TheProgCorner]

David Longdon was a generational talent. For sure!!!

[@Prog-Radio]

Great list! Hear all these currently playing on Prog Radio's Musical Musings with Scot Lade. Been a great year so far. Prog Radio will be playing our "best of so far" albums all during the first week of July. Some on our list you didn’t mention (but can be heard first week of July)... Völker Ant - Orion Zoomst - Aboard the Good Ship DarWin - Five Steps On The Sun Maya - Fading Tomorrow John Holden - Proximity & Chance Entity - Silent Transition PreHistoric Animals - Finding Love in Strange Places Mandoki Soulmates - A Memory of Our Future Armoury Way - The Ram Night Wilds - All That Should Have Been Confirmation Bias - Century Mornings Perilymph - Progressions Imaginaires Leviathan - Heartquake / Redux Rick Miller - One of the Many Dirt Poor Robins - Firebird Myrath - Karma Parallels - Exodus A Secret River - Mirror Universe

[@TheProgCorner]

I need to hear that Maya record!!!!

[@UNIT-h2d]

I've just watched your video and frankly, I am humbled. Every time you moved to another group and described their work, it made me realise how limited are our own abilities technically, especially my own. I strongly suspect if you put a couple of our 'best tracks' against pieces chosen at random from any of the 25 groups listed, we would sound silly or at least grotesquely amateur by comparison. Over the past 2 decades we've tended to play concerts where we supported or were supported by power pop groups, avant garde outfits or even punk bands, so it was not too difficult for us to sound impressive and make an impact. However, rubbing shoulders with 21st century progressive rock groups places our feeble efforts into stark perspective. I've now listened to tracks by Tangent, Myth Of Logic, The Flower Kings and Neal Morse. My initial reaction was: ye gods, who are we kidding? I still intend to continue with the progressive rock direction our group currently follows but - at least for a while - I'll have to stop listening to other prog rock groups. It's too intimidating. I shall continue to watch each of your videos, of course!

[@TheProgCorner]

Thank you for everything!!!!! You’re the best!!!!! Long live UNIT.

[@loganreifsnider3182]

Scot, wanted to ask if there are some really good Christian prog bands?

[@TheProgCorner]

Neal Morse Theocracy Salem Hill Petra Ajalon Kerry Livgrin Glass Hammer

[@AroundtheDial-rj7tp]

A couple albums released in 2024 not mention by Scott but worth checking out. Homunculus Res Ecco l'impero dei doppi sensi Glass Island Lost Media MesaVerde All Well Perilymph Progressios Imaginairies Carpet Collision

[@TheProgCorner]

That Homonculus Res came out in 2023…

[@josephgerard5473]

Well, bearing in mind I've never even heard of three quarters of these outfits, I'm not qualified to comment...but I will anyway coz that's the kind of wild, windswept and interesting chap I am. Neal Morse 'Joseph, The Restoration' ought to be in the top ten...perhaps even the top five. Also, in the bottom five or six I'd insert Am Yisroel Chai by UNIT, if only because of 2 tracks - At The Academy and Am Yisroel Chai, all 18 minutes of it. Now I'll have to check out some of these other groups. I hope you realise how much money it costs me every time I watch one of your 'best new prog' type videos. Still, that's how I discovered Tangent and Myth Of Logic so I'm not complaining.

[@TheProgCorner]

UNIT getting some love!!!

[@CharlieBramald]

Amazing to see Age of Distraction amongst all these superb albums... but even more amazing still to see your handsome face!!!!!!!!

[@TheProgCorner]

That’s what I said when I looked at Prog Magazine issue #150!!!

[@progman777]

Scot, you are THE MAN, love your channel! Question: Do you have any idea why the great Martin Orford left IQ for Jadis? I love them both but feel that IQ is a much better band. Curious, maybe a falling out with Mike?

[@TheProgCorner]

I’m not sure but yeah, IQ is way better!!!

[@bbchronicles736]

Great List! I've listened to most of these, but not quite all yet, some really great stuff here. I was a bit surprised that Barock Project wasn't higher on the list, as I thought that would really resonate with you. It's near the top of my list, as is Big Big Train. But my new favorite album of the year (so far) is not prog at all. It is the brand new album from Guster - Ooh La La, a fantastic album of beautiful songs, melodies, and arrangements, a low-key masterpiece that is a real grower. Anyway, here is my list of top 20 faves so far this year: 20. Dirt Poor Robins - Firebird 19. Karfagen - Messages From Afar-2nd Nature 18. Sykofant - s/t 17. Returned to the Earth - Stalagmite Steeple 16. Sleepmakeswaves - It's Here, But I Have No names For It 15. the Decemberists - As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again 14. Emerald City Council - Motion Carries 13. Azure - Fym 12. Kyros - Mannequin 11. IZZ - Collapse the Wave 10. Airbag - The Century of the Self 9. Steve Hackett - The Circus and the Nightwhale 8. The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This 7. Mandoki Soulmates - The Memory of Our Future 6. Rick Miller - One of the Many 5. Bend Sinister - Mostly Great Things 4. Albion - Lakesongs of the Elbid 3. Big Big Train - The Likes of Us 2. Barock Project - Time Voyager 1. Guster - Ooh La La (Not Prog at all, but my new fave, fantastic songs, vocals, and arrangements. Low-key, but wonderful songs that build into joyous evocative treats).

[@TheProgCorner]

Outstanding!!!!!

[@brentbristow2200]

Glad you are including us (Emerald City Council) on your list! Thanks for listening.

[@scottmcrae3355]

I’m really liking the new Hawkwind too. I count them as prog even thought some don’t.

[@TheProgCorner]

Definitely Prog to me!!!

[@bobbgoldstein9987]

Thanks for this added a few to my 2024 playlist. Ot jas been a little down ywar from the last 2 butbira still early. Cant wait top 10 King Crimson songsthis Sunday. Hopefully someone picks Fallen Angel.

[@TheProgCorner]

What a great song!!!!!

[@ianashleigh]

on number of plays since purchase, What We Really Like in Stories gets my number 1 with The Likes of Us at 2

[@TheProgCorner]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@ericfried6229]

Great list Scot. I know you said you haven’t listened to the new Airbag yet but I’m really liking that album. Curious what you have in store in August 🤘

[@TheProgCorner]

Well, I just got the new Airbag yesterday so I might review that one. Great band!!! But there is one album coming in August that is taking up all my listening time right now…

[@brentbristow2200]

A good list, Scot. As always, thanks for including us!

[@TheProgCorner]

Brent!!!!! The man with the Golden Alto Sax!!!

[@dano1962]

Thanks for the 6 month wrap up. Always good to see what I missed that is worthy. Still waiting for the Kaipa to drop in 2 days. Should be great! Keep up your stellar videos. Love em!!

[@TheProgCorner]

Thanks, Dano!!!

[@Prog-t9d]

Great list. Prog is alive and well. The new Hackett and Big Big Train are fantastic .

[@TheProgCorner]

Yeah!!!!👍

[@aminahmed2220]

Awesome video have a wonderful day Scot ❤😊

[@TheProgCorner]

Thank you!!!

[@thomasbeck2934]

Scot! Mandoki Soulmates didn’t make your list?!🤯😁

[@TheProgCorner]

Good album that I need to spend more time with!!!!

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hey Scot! Little early today. Getting some stuff done before it gets really hot and humid. Will have to watch later. 👍☮️👑🐍😎

[@TheProgCorner]

I’ve got a busy day here at work so I had to get this up early today!!!!

[@arnaudb.7669]

So far my album of the year is Present "this is not the End". Can't wait to hear the new Kaipa!

[@TheProgCorner]

Amazing record.

[@nickbeetchenow2642]

Thanks Scot! A lot of new bands to check out. The Windmill dropped a new album Mindscapes on the 1st July. It will definitely be one of the best albums of the year.

[@TheProgCorner]

I just got that one!!!!

[@nickbeetchenow2642]

@@TheProgCorner excellent! The artwork is awesome as well. Also, Teramaze - Eli: A wonderful fall from grace is another great album. Australian Prog metal outfit.

[@brianbutler7506]

Pineapple thief - it leads to this I would have placed this one in there definitely big big train the best so far

[@TheProgCorner]

Nice!!!

[@progmonster4]

Kartogen, Sykofant, both albums and groups i will be doing soon it is great to hear your take on them. Semiramis I am hoping this will be a return to their form

[@TheProgCorner]

Oh, the Semiramis is good. Really good. Can’t wait to hear your take on Sykofant!!!

[@progmonster4]

@@TheProgCorner It is next up for next week

[@ilabelle1]

So many albums so little time. 2024 is a bit of a write off for me at the moment. A lot of stuff has been happening in my personal life as you know. So I’m afraid I have been mostly Living in the Past. Also I’m still playing catch up with 2023. I bought so many albums in 2023 that I haven’t absorbed yet. Which is not to say that there’s nothing new for me in 2024 it’s just been a little more subdued. Here’s some of the stuff I’ve been listening to for the first half of 2024: Elbow - Audio Vertigo Ellesmere - Stranger Skies Four Tet - Three Judas Priest - Invincible Shield Robot God - Portal Within A Secret River - Mirror Universe The Smile - Wall of Eyes Future Islands - People Who Aren’t There Anymore That’s about it for now. Admittedly I have been listening to older stuff. The stuff I find comforting.

[@TheProgCorner]

I know it’s been a horrible year for you but music still has the power to heal.

[@ilabelle1]

@@TheProgCorner I’m trying to adapt. Looking to get back to work now. Thanks for the words Scot. Believe it or not a simple show like yours helps me to keep grounded (or something like that) So a word of gratitude Scot. Thank you.

[@grecobastiandespues]

I think you should listen my brand new album, this time with 25 prog stars as guests of my new hell...

[@TheProgCorner]

I’m listening to it now. Even better than Part One!!!! Got it too late for this one . But the year end ranking???? It should be there…

[@grecobastiandespues]

​@@TheProgCornerThanks, I love your work!!

[@calder1963]

Hi Scot. I hope you're having a great day! I was wondering if The Chronicles of Father Robin trilogy was forgotten or did you decide it wasn't as good as the other 25? And not even an honorable mention.

[@TheProgCorner]

The Chronicles Of Father Robin Trilogy was my AOTY for 2023!!!! Here’s the episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJLbpoCsaMh2mKMsi=ibkr98x6iS1wPloF

[@calder1963]

@@TheProgCorner OMG has it been that long? This is what happens when you retire. You lose all track of time.

[@TheProgCorner]

Well, Book Three was technically 2024.

[@markspooner1224]

I won't pretend that I know all these albums well enough to rank them so thanks for this. Big Big Train is the best that I've heard so far this year too.

[@TheProgCorner]

Great minds think alike!!!!!!

[@davidclark2208]

Hi Scot,I will have to check the ones that I don't know,😊

[@TheProgCorner]

Absolutely!!!!

[@johngreen3587]

Your knowledge is incredible

[@TheProgCorner]

You are awesome!!!!

[@colinbowers69]

Thanks for these new updates to explore Scott, my new school prog journey continues.

[@51monalisa]

difficult to choose .inner prospekt and plantoid were also great

[@51monalisa]

nice background .black and white

[@TheProgCorner]

Plantoid was probably at #26!!!!! So good!!!!

[@dangerdolls]

Nice list! I love that you've got three Italian efforts in the top ten. I need a CD release of Le Orme. Love that album. I think you included all of my favorites except Rick Millers' One of the Many. Good job. There are a few in here I haven't heard yet so I've got some homework. Thanks.

[@TheProgCorner]

Love Rick Miller. One Of The Many is fantastic.

[@AllMediaReviewsPodcast]

Epic List! (although aren't all AOTY lists?) Barock Project!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheProgCorner]

Indeed!!!!!

[@andrewlongshaw2128]

One out of your list. Just one in my collection, and that's Steve Hackett. All my new vinyl this year is rock or metal. Plus, I'm spending a lot in auctions on older vinyl and autographed albums. I Just got a fully signed copy of "Fragile" this week (Jeff will be happy with me).

[@TheProgCorner]

Fantastic!!!!!! ❤️👍👍

[@jeffschielka7845]

Nice job Andrew❗️❗️❗️👍😎

[@andrewlongshaw2128]

Thanks Jeff. Obviously, my meagre Yes collection is nowhere comparable to yours, but it gives me pleasure.

[@jeffschielka7845]

@@andrewlongshaw2128 My signed Fragile is framed and on my bedroom wall. Did Bill sign yours? Most that you see don't have his signature. Mine does. Just curious. 👍😎

[@andrewlongshaw2128]

No, just 4 signed it...

[@markjacobsen8335]

Awesome. "Collapse The Wave" by IZZ is my # 1, and yeah, they're my favorite turn of the century era of prog band, but it's killer. Still think "The Darkened Room" is their magnum opus. Still trying to get that new Le Orme. There is no US distribution, sadly, so it's pricey. Love Celeste and hopefully the new album will arrive soon. Thanks again, Scott. Oh, and is that August album you're alluding to have something to do with geeks? 😊

[@TheProgCorner]

Shipping is $40 to the US. No bueno.

[@terrymtbnurse4760]

Great list Scott. I'll just throe in my top 6 1. Le Orme - II leone e bandiera. This album absolutely amazes me with every listen .2. Big Big Train - Totally agree. Everything. When I listen to it every instrument and the vocals melds Beautifully together. 3. Caligula's Horse - Charcoal Grace. WOW, what a great sound. 4. Age of Distraction - A game of Whispers. This album takes me into their world. 5 Amarok - Hope. I probably listen to this one the most since I got it. 6. Taramaze - Eli: A wonderful Fall from Grace. It's just really an enjoyable listen.

[@TheProgCorner]

Fabulous!!!

[@kenl2091]

Gotta agree with BBT, IZZ, SGM, The Tangent and Neal Morse but I'd add elephant9's Mythical River. PS. I have tried to get my prog snakes to dance but they only know the Foxtrot and absolutely refuse to Strip the Willow. Prudes.

[@TheProgCorner]

Prog Snakes are the worst.

[@runciblemoon1194]

Awesome list! So much on there I still need to check out. That Perfect album is something else - glad they got an honorable mention! I'm surprised Monkey 3 didn't get a nod, though. "Welcome to the Machine" is nothing revolutionary, but it's surpremely well done and has been getting a lot of spins from me this year.

[@TheProgCorner]

I like that Monkey 3 record too.

[@mikeknowles5848]

Nice to see Offend Maggie at the back there. Greg Saunier's debut album We Sang Therefore We Were deserves to be on any list of this year's best. He plays everything on the album and sounds like a band getting really excited about the noise they're making together. Also a very cohesive 'concept' album with some outstanding songs.

[@TheProgCorner]

Greg is a genius!!!! (And a really nice guy.)

[@mikereiss4216]

Mangrove's third album Beyond Reality is a real killer imo. Really Great album. I can't speak for the latest since I haven't heard it yet but that one does have a bit of Genesis vibe imo (mostly in the keyboards if I remember right).So definitely check that one out too if you get a chance.

[@TheProgCorner]

I will because I REALLY like this one!!!!

[@Paolopagnaniofficial]

My favorite: Le Orme: il Leone è la bandiera Illumishade: Another side of you

[@TheProgCorner]

Nice!!!!

[@philip-edwardphillis4313]

No Leprous 😢

[@TheProgCorner]

Melodies Of Atonement isn’t out yet…

[@christianhaynes1954]

Yo brutha Scott, dont know a thing about prog . Trying to learn professor 👍thanks buddy 👍

[@TheProgCorner]

Class is in session!!!!

[@existentialmeltdown]

Thanx Scott. I appreciate this summing up of the first half of the year. I have heard a few of them and even bought a couple and plan to get several more. Still, I have a lot of listening to do thanks to you recommendations.

[@TheProgCorner]

And it never ends…

[@ciccio_ct]

Hey Scot! Alphataurus will release a new album on September! 😊

[@TheProgCorner]

Awesome!!!!!!!! I love them!!!!!

[@progkast]

Decent list. But dude... your head shaking is making me dizzy! 😵‍💫😆

[@TheProgCorner]

I’m insane. It’s a side effect.

[@jeffschielka7845]

​@@TheProgCornerGet better weed! Lol!!!👍☮️👑🐍😎

[@TABL3SIX]

Hi Scot, Any way you can post the list in the comments? Most of these I haven't heard. Thanks. BTW, My favorite so far is Vanden Plas - "The Empyrean Equation of the Long Lost Things" Close second -->> Whom Gods Destroy - "Insanium" (Derek Sherinian's new supergroup)

[@TheProgCorner]

List is now in video description!!!!👍

[@TABL3SIX]

@@TheProgCorner You are the man!!!

[@jeffschielka7845]

​@@TheProgCornerThanks Scot!👍😎

[@kipton27]

Time for an Airbag listen. you missed out!

[@TheProgCorner]

I love them!!!! It’s on the list. Too many records!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴

[@pattardn]

Sleepytime Gorilla Museum make my day any day!

[@TheProgCorner]

What a band!!!! All four albums slay.

[@juliemusique-tn4dp]

good scot

[@RhymeSignatures]

Plenty of new stuff here for me to check out! Enjoying this IZZ album, really cool!

[@TheProgCorner]

It’s outstanding!!!!!!

[@deathbyunicorn]

@@TheProgCorner I'm enjoying the new IZZ album too. Currently sitting in my top 20 of the year too even though my list usually leans more towards prog metal.

[@TheProgCorner]

Yes!!!!!

[@AllMediaReviewsPodcast]

@@deathbyunicorn looking forward to hearing your list in a few weeks!

[@deathbyunicorn]

@@AllMediaReviewsPodcast It's been a pretty strong year actually. It's hard to narrow down a top 20 without excluding some really great ones. I love a lot of the ones Scot mentioned here like Big Big Train, Ellesmere, Neal Morse, The Smile, Steve Hackett, Sykofant, Semiramis, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Barock Project but I'm not sure if I can afford to squeeze any of those into my top 20.

[@ivansantovito2248]

Happy to be a little part in this chart 😁

[@TheProgCorner]

Ivan!!!!!!!

[@Prognosis__]

This has to be good because I had to stop listening to prog to listen to the prog corner.👍

[@TheProgCorner]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@Prognosis__]

@@TheProgCorner cheers Scott..Vanden Plas put out a new album as well…I will check out some of your suggestions mate..I have listened to kaipa, I enjoyed listening to them at number 2

[@TheProgCorner]

@Prognosis__ I 👍👍👍

[@WooBino.]

Did you get the mug?

[@TheProgCorner]

Yes!!!!!!! And it matches your avatar. I love it. THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@WooBino.]

@@TheProgCorner 🙂

[@patrice8796]

Great list Scot! I’m with you on the BBT album. My #1 Other albums not on your list that are in my top 25 so far KYROS - Mannequin Albion - Lakesongs of Elbid Ozul - Man on the Shore Marjana Semkina - Sirin Professor Caffeine & The Insecurities

[@TheProgCorner]

I need to listen to Marjana’s new one!!!

[@howie5th]

Albion!!!👍🏻

[@danielfuentes3226]

Great list Scot from 2024 albums of prog.rock.Thanks to your review of these albums I have several of them and more to find.

[@TheProgCorner]

It’s getting crazy out there!!!

[@danielfuentes3226]

@@TheProgCorner Your right.👍