Post Prog

Post-Prog emerged in the late 1970s as a polite answer to the overly ambitious and often self-indulgent world of progressive rock, mostly in the UK, where it turned out that not every song needs to be 20 minutes long to be considered art. This genre is defined by shorter, more accessible compositions, clever lyrical themes, and a penchant for mixing in elements from new wave and art rock, often whilst raising an eyebrow at the excesses of its predecessors. It's as if the musicians decided to take the best bits of prog and then had a cup of tea whilst editing out the five-minute keyboard solos; the result is a delightful romp for discerning listeners who prefer their musical epics to actually end before dinner time.