In the end, difficult to describe, but it works. The Winstons - s/t (2016): At times sounding like a lost psych album from 1970, but has a modern compositional style that can't be ignored. I find the tracks on this release to be increasingly addicting. Motorpsycho - Here Be Monsters (2016): Perhaps other albums could be chosen here, but I think the quality of Motorpsycho's output this decade is difficult to match, and they are still very much under the radar. Hooffoot - s/t (2015): A fantastic retro-prog effort and the top rated album for Gnosis for 2015. Ghost Rhythms - Madeleine (2015): A wondrous 2CD concept album that is difficult to describe, but somewhere between jazz, classical, and progressive rock. And the mathematical approach invokes modern Crimson. In this case, the dominant instrument is guitar. Sonar - Static Motion (2014): If you're familiar with Nik Bartsch, Sonar is similar in the sense of the music being minimalist, with a groove, always feeling a little tension while you're listening. Seven Impale - City of the Sun (2014): Genre bending, dynamic, and high energy, with stylings reminiscent of Crimson and VdGG. Both Setna albums are good, but this took a step forward. Setna - Guerison (2013): The best Zeuhl album of the decade so far. If you like ECM, Crimson, and Theo Bleckmann, this is a gem. This is quite an album, mixing jazz with fiery fusion and washes of choral voices. Steven Wilson - Grace for Drowning (2011): Nothing needs said here, but I personally feel that this album has the greatest potential to be made to last.Īstra - The Black Chord (2012): Very solid retro album from this US band that mixes psych, symph, and space rock.īen Monder - Hydra (2013): By day, a highly sought after session jazz guitarist. It is somewhat like the Damnation album from Opeth from that standpoint. Additionally, I'll try to stick to your criteria of "made to last" as opposed to stuff that just makes me happy to hear.Īnathema - We're Here Because We're Here (2010): Although they have been around as a gothic/doom metal band, this more "prog rock" approach put them on the map with many who weren't previously fans. Anyone want to volunteer a good word for a few strong albums?I don't know your taste very well, and I don't want to overwhelm you with a long list. It got me thinking that I don't have a good handle on which of the new stuff is made to last. Neander, Ali / Helmut Hattler Ali Neander featuring Hellmut Hattler Worrell, Bernie / Orchestra BWO is LandingĬlarke, Stanley / Band The Stanley Clarke BandĮccentric Orbit Creation of the Humanoids My favs from 2010 to now (just the top of the tops)