Most Overrated Progressive Rock Bands
Great band but not as great. The instrumentation on some of the songs is amazing, I actually love most of their stuff when it comes to that side of things. But man I just don't buy Roger Waters. He sounds generic and I don't buy his self pity. Still great though that's no doubt. Very unique sound.
Think Floyd is too often misrepresented as a "progressive rock" band. May have seemed "progressive"- i.e., innovative - four decades ago, but most of their music is blues-based and not particularly "progressive" as that term has been employed for the past 25-or-so years.
Average musicians. Ambient music. Common pop songs slowed down + wailing sounds. The are good, just not THAT good.
Good band, but a pretty easy pick for your favorite prog band. It's a common opinion that they're the best.
The members of the band’s original lineup consisted of John Petrucci (Guitar), John Myung (Bass) and Mike Portnoy (Drums). The band had multiple keyboardists and singers, but as of and since 1991, the band's lead vocalist has been James LaBrie.
The band released their debut album "When Day and Dream Unite" in 1989, but only gained success and notoriety after the release of their second album, "Images and Words" in 1992. ...read more.
Certainly, within their respective metal genre, they have earned the praise and acclaim that they deserve, but as a general prog group, they've never really struck me as outstanding. I admire their ideas on music theory and lyricism, but prog music obviously isn't all technicality as it is diverse sounds yet still giving off a "rock n roll" vibe. To me, Dream Theater is somewhat far from the most impressive group in prog, but still a decent enough band I can enjoy during my spare time.
Who wants to listen to a grown man whine over musicians wanking their instruments to death for 20 something minutes.
Apparently selling a little over 10 album copies is considered "overrated"
More like underrated
Good god how is this not in the top 10?
More like underrated.