re: What are your favorite prog rock albums?

Not a big fan of prog rock, but I do have a soft spot for Yes. My favorite album of theirs is The Yes Album. First off, it's Steve Howe completely cut loose, and he's by far the biggest reason I like the band. Howe is an utter bad arse. Most prog bands can't rock at all, but Yes can really bring it (a kick arse rhythm section helps, too).

Also, and this is where I show I'm not a big prog fan at all, I prefer Tony Kaye to Rck Wakeman. I love the sound of a Hammond organ, and it was a mistake to ditch that sound for the Moog synthesizer, which now sounds dated as all hell. The Yes Album is the only time Yes had it's very best lineup: Anderson, Bruford, Kaye, Howe, and Squire.

Also, Starship Trooper, Your is No Disgrace, and Seen All Good People. Great songs.