10 Prog Songs That Aren't TOO Pretentious

By Samantha Ferrara

Prog Rock and Prog Metal have a bad reputation amongst certain rock fans who think songs in these genres can be too pretentious. I mean, what average music listener wants to headbang in 11/16 time? 

But don’t write off all Prog bands quite yet; their songs aren’t always pretentious, and you don’t have to like these genres to enjoy some of the songs from Prog’s biggest players. 

Here are 10 songs by Prog Rock/Metal bands that are simple and mellow:

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“Carpet Crawlers 1999”- Genesis

“Lucky Man” - Emerson, Lake, and Palmer

“Madrigal” - Rush

“Nights In White Satin” - Moody Blues

“Only Solitaire” - Jethro Tull

“Parabol” - Tool

“Tears” - Rush

“Wither” - Dream Theater

“Wonderous Stories” - Yes

Yesterday and Today - Yes

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