A concept album about political corruption. Complex arrangements of riff-oriented rocking. Bizarre time signatures. A wide array of keyboard sounds. Obviously, there's a lot to unpack here. Sounds like classic prog. What's more, it's classic Gentle Giant. Destin and Drew marvel at the incredible musicianship of these niche, yet highly esteemed, progressive rock pioneers as they did when discussing their eponymous debut album, Gentle Giant. But they also note how the group evolved into an even "proggier" outfit by the time of their sixth studio album, The Power and the Glory, an impressive achievement considering one of their founding members, Phil Shulman, left the group just two albums prior. This record demonstrates the band's impressive ability to cover an enormous amount of the musical landscape in under 40 minutes. While it may seem jarring, disjointed, or even dissonant at moments, there are so many interesting melodies scattered throughout that one would be hard-pressed to not find a section that calls to them in some way. For Gentle Giant fans, this album is essential, and Destin and Drew contends that whether or not one is already in the Gentle Giant camp, The Power and the Glory ticks enough boxes to be dubbed "true progressive rock."
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**Prog Notes is a podcast dedicated to the genre of progressive rock. Each episode Destin and Drew tackle an album and delve into the different musical compositions, lyrics, and concepts that make it prog rock. They maintain that progressive rock is still very much alive and kicking, whether it be highlighting key moments from the early years or tracking the evolution of the genre to today's more modern groups. With each new episode, these two childhood friends encourage more people to investigate this unique, sometimes forgotten genre of music and find an album or band they can enjoy.
BONUS: Destin's Gems of 1970-1979
Ep. 55: Interview with Steve Hackett (Foxtrot at Fifty Tour)
Ep. 54: Hope - Klaatu
Ep. 53: Pitfalls - Leprous
Ep. 52: What If - Dixie Dregs
Ep. 51: Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory - Dream Theater
Ep. 50: Revolver - The Beatles
Ep. 49: The Raven That Refused To Sing - Steven Wilson (feat. Rachel Brown)
Ep. 48: The Yes Album - Yes
Ep. 47: Blomljud - Moon Safari
Ep. 46: Black Noise - FM (feat. Rogan McAndrews)
Ep. 45: Power Windows - Rush (feat. Rachel Brown)
Ep. 44: Preternatural - Moulettes
Ep. 43: Ocean Machine - Devin Townsend
BONUS: Tempo of Time (feat. Dr. Pez and Marc Papeghin)
Ep. 41: Aqualung - Jethro Tull
Ep. 40: Ocean - Eloy
Ep. 39: Fear of a Blank Planet - Porcupine Tree
Spotlight: Arcane Atlas
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