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December 02, 2020

PopMatters chooses 10 best prog albums, Gazpacho on top

Gazpacho

"Rather than succumb to the difficulties of the epoch, many creators doubled down on their artistry and amicability to produce some of their best work and tighten their relationships with their admirers. Perhaps more than ever, their records offered glimpses of hope and happiness amid such an uncertain and foreboding time" - PopMatters writes in the introduction of their list of the 10 best prog- rock and metal albums of 2020.

10. The Ocean Collective - 'Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic'

9. Pure Reason Revolution - 'Eupnea'

8. Fates Warning - 'Long Day Good Night'

7. Pain of Salvation – 'Panther'

6. Caligula's Horse - 'Rise Radiant'

5. Pallbearer - 'Forgotten Days'

4. Wobbler - 'Dwellers of the Deep'

3. Haken – 'Virus'

2. Imperial Triumphant - 'Alphaville'

  1. Gazpacho – 'Fireworker'