1973: The Golden Year of Progressive Rock
1973: The Golden Year of Progressive Rock During a decade that defined progressive rock, 1973 was a pivotal year. This book is a journey through this creative period; stopping off on route to explore…
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1973: The Golden Year of Progressive Rock
During a decade that defined progressive rock, 1973 was a pivotal year. This book is a journey through this creative period; stopping off on route to explore symphonic rock, the Canterbury scene, Krautrock, fusion, progressive folk, art rock, space rock, album artwork and much more.The author was in his late teens in 1973 with an insatiable appetite for music and remembers the period with affection but this book is much more than a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Influential bands like Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Jethro Tull and King Crimson released some of their best-selling albums and there was a plethora of releases from less well known, but equally worthy acts.
It's a comprehensive and knowledgeable guide to an era when music with multiple sections, rich textures, intricate time signatures, inspired arrangements and diverse influences performed by skilled