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"Epic" compositions worth giving a spin

Not concept albums, but a single LP side consisting of a work with some sort of unity/continuity.  Possibly with one or more recurring musical themes or ideas.  Could be vocal or pure instrumental and I would think in the 20-30 minute duration.  What made me think of this is "Supper's Ready," by Genesis, which I've listened to a few times recently.  It seems challenging to put together a piece that has repetition and variety such as this and I think they pulled it off nicely.  I especially like the concert version with the added visual interest of Peter Gabriel's costumes, gestures and mime routines, but for me this one works well with just the music.  Does anyone have a favorite one-side long-form piece to throw out?
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mapman
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"A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers". Van Der Graff Generator
"Remember the Future" and "A Tab in the Ocean". Nektar
"Eruption". Focus
"Close to the Edge" Yes
"Arriving Somewhere But Not Here". Porcupine Tree
"Dabsong Concerto". And "Nine Feet Underground" Caravan
"The Snow Goose" Camel
"The Magicians Birthday".  Uriah Heep
"Child in Time" and "Space Truckin"  from Deep Purple "Made in Japan"
"Tarkus" and "Karn  Evil 9" by ELP
"The Soft Parade" The Doors
"Terrapin Station". Grateful Dead
"Thick as a Brick" and Minstrel in the Gallery". Jethro Tull
"Dogs" Pink Floyd



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I like good music. Some of it happens to be prog rock. Also yes it was/is the furthest thing with any rock elements from original rock and roll of Chuck Berry and company pretty much by definition. Most rock music falls in between the two somewhere. So its a continuum of styles ie all shades of grey from rock and roll to prog rock, not black and white.

Neither extreme forms are all that popular these days. Things have head off in many different directions since the term prog rock was originally coined.

Viva la music!
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