Ok so now you’ll have it from a ProgRock expert and not someone who’s still learning about the genre! Here’s an abbreviated list of some of his favorite albums of 2012. This post is cross-posted from his blog I’m Just Sayin’…
I have kind of let my blog slide a bit, so I wanted to kick 2013 off with a list of some of my favorite albums from 2012. I’m a little behind with new releases this year, but I wanted to share some of the albums that have stuck with me throughout the year. Hope you enjoy!
Big Big Train – English Electric Part 1
This album may very well be my favorite of the year. It sounds to me like it could be a follow up to Genesis’s Selling England By The Pound. The album has a very English feel to me, full of great melodies. I enjoyed their previous album The Underfall Year but it really didn’t click with me like this one did.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDyBTqy1Z10]
Beyond The Bridge – The Old Man And The Spirit
I believe in one of my few posts over the past year I mentioned this album, it is probably my favorite progressive metal album in a long time. It’s big, bombastic, full of amazing vocals and musicianship. It has everything that I love.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDPNW8o3WSU]
The Night Flight Orchestra – Internal Affairs
This is just a fun, fun album. Formed by the singer from Soilwork and bass player from Arch Enemy, one would expect a heavy album, and that couldn’t be further from what this is, a straight up classic 70’s rock album with some of the catchiest melodies I have heard in a while.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE99mc_ubHc]
Thank You Scientist – Maps Of Non-Existent Places
This album literally has everything jazz, funk, prog, metal, alternative, horns & strings. It’s just everything thrown together, but it works and it works extremely well. This album got a lot of play by me throughout the summer..
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UMfPvl8EgM]
Jess And The Ancient Ones – Jess And The Ancient Ones
This is a more recent addition, but it catapulted to one of my favorites of the year very quickly. Very retro sounding, great female vocals, songs about satan, how can you go wrong.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofI2heJhcOc]
That’s 5 for now, I’ll post a few more in the coming days. Hope you check some of these out and maybe find something new to enjoy!
