Progressive Instrumental Recommendations??

[eccentric man]

which album is best for instrumentals?

all their material is instrumental. i think they might have 3 songs total with 'vocals'. the album Flower lists is a very early one. it's well regarded by critics but not my favourite (especially not the 20 minute track that doesn't really go anywhere). personally i'd suggest starting with either TNT, Standards, or Beacons of Ancestorship.

TNT has a bit more of an ambient electronic feel at times with some tracks being just drum machines and marimbas / xylophones. but overall it's nice and melodic.

Standards is a little more jarring, heavier beats, faster riffs.

Beacons of Ancestorship combines the best elements of both to my ears. fast heavy beats, smooth melodies, and interesting soundscapes to tie the beefier numbers on the album together. it's my favourite release by the group.

 

[Magic]

Here's two:



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Green Onions is Outstanding! Thanks Hepcat

all their material is instrumental. i think they might have 3 songs total with 'vocals'. the album Flower lists is a very early one. it's well regarded by critics but not my favourite (especially not the 20 minute track that doesn't really go anywhere). personally i'd suggest starting with either TNT, Standards, or Beacons of Ancestorship.

TNT has a bit more of an ambient electronic feel at times with some tracks being just drum machines and marimbas / xylophones. but overall it's nice and melodic.

Standards is a little more jarring, heavier beats, faster riffs.

Beacons of Ancestorship combines the best elements of both to my ears. fast heavy beats, smooth melodies, and interesting soundscapes to tie the beefier numbers on the album together. it's my favourite release by the group.

I will start with Beacons of Ancestorship! Thanks EccM I will let ya know how I like it after I give it a good listen.

 

[Hepcat]

"Apricot Brandy" from this album:

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[starman]

"Apricot Brandy" from this album:

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That's dynamite! Another great one is Steppenwolf's Earschplittenloudenboomer from album number 7.

 

[Foxhound]

"Beck's Bolero" from the album "Truth" by the Jeff Beck Group:

 

[Magic]

UPDATE:

I like Tortoise. both these albums are fantastic:


This TNT cover does the album no justice.



Beacons of Ancestorship cover really needs some color!

Their album covers are terrible, though

 

[eccentric man]

i seem to remember an old saying. something about passing judgments and covers. can't quite remember how it goes at the moment hahaha

 

[LG]

Don't judge a book by it's cover...

 

[Flower]

The Dub Trio. You might like "Another Sound is Dying ..

 

[Gabble Ratchet]

Mammagamma by The Alan Parsons Project: