I get the subtlest of hints from many PE members that labels for Prog, or subgenres if you like, are not needed or appreciated with Neo Prog tag being one the sticking points.
This seems foolish to me as Prog labels easily serve to identify a band with a particular sound or style such as the Symphonic Prog tag. An easy way to describe classic Yes or Renaissance. I understand that many, including Prog artists themselves, hate these types of titles as they feel pigeonholed by them.
I have no problem with the Neo Prog tag myself. These bands were generally influenced by Yes, Genesis and Floyd.
The difference between Yes, Genesis and Floyd, in relation to Neo Prog bands, was that they were the innovators and had no real influences. For an example, Chris Squire's use of stereo bass signals that were patched into both a Bass Amp and a Guitar Amp with a fuzz box was of his own doing. He invented it and the trebly Squire bass sound was born.
I do agree that there are redundant labels for Prog groups, just look the numerous subgenres that Prog Archives subscribes to. A good idea taken to the extreme.
So, to label or not to label. I'm off to the US, so have some fun with this.
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