The 11 Best '70s Prog Rock Albums (Ranked)

Here are the 11 best prog rock albums from the 1970s!

Progressive rock began in the late 1960s, but it didn’t hit its stride commercially or creatively until the next decade (with artists such as King Crimson, Camel, Yes, Rush, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Van der Graaf Generator and Pink Floyd leading the charge).

Decades later and, regardless of how many amazing artists and albums have emerged over the last 45 years, most genre fans — including us — agree that the 1970s remains the pinnacle era of progressive rock.

However, there’s still substantial debate as to which albums from back then are the greatest. Despite it being a fool’s errand to offer definitive decisions, we’re prepared to weigh in on the discussion by breaking down our ranked picks for the 11 best ‘70s prog rock albums!

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There are 10 times as many records that could’ve made the cut and while none of the ones we ended up choosing will be surprising (well, maybe one will), their placements might be. Keep in mind, then, that even the ones at No. 11 and No. 10 are being celebrated as two of the greatest prog rock records ever made.

On a different day, our selections and rankings might change, too, just as they would for you.

So, feel free to let us know what your list would look like!