Episode 142 – US Prog Rock in the 1970s: Five of a Perfect Quartet

We all know the big names of prog rock -- they're mentioned numerous time in this episode -- and we all know the music of many other names from all over the world, especially the Italian and Scandinavian progressive gods. And Holland's Supersister! But do you know Babylon, Yezda Urfa or Ethos? Perhaps not. The US prog movement of the '70s happened mid-/late decade, well past the prime/peak of 1972 (ish)...but we haven't forgotten these excellent American contributors to our favorite subset of rock music. Dive in with us as we unearth five of our US prog favorites from that glorious decade...

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Music cited in order of appearance:

Babylon, “The Mote in God’s Eye” (Babylon, 1978)

Babylon, “Dreamfish” (Babylon, 1978)

Cathedral, “Introspect” (Stained Glass Stories, 1978)

Cathedral, “The Search” (Stained Glass Stories, 1978)