Progressive Rock Central presents the list of best progressive rock albums of 2023. Additionally, we also feature the best albums in other progressive music genres, such as Jazz Fusion and electronic music.
- Jordsjø – Salighet (Norway). Exceptional album by leading Scandinavian wonders of symphonic progressive rock.
- Zopp – Dominion (UK). A brilliant indie release that intertwines neo-Canterbury and epic symphonic rock.
- Light – The Path (France). Extraordinary mix of progressive rock, jazz and classical music.
- Caravela Escarlate – III (Brazil). Keyboard-fueled wizardry from South America.
- The Chronicles of Father Robin – The Songs & Tales of Airoea – Book I and Book II (Norway). First two volumes of a charming trilogy.
- Lars Fredrik Frøislie – Fire Fortellinger (Norway). Superb solo album by Wobbler keyboardist.
- Ozric Tentacles – Lotus Unfolding (UK). Undisputed masters of psychedelic progressive rock.
- Agusa – Prima Materia (Sweden). Delightful mix of progressive rock, world music and beyond.
- Solstice – Light Up (UK). Revitalized veteran band featuring one of the finest vocalists in the current scene as well as masterful guitar and violin work.
- Rafael Pacha – A Bunch of Forest Songs (Spain). Seamless combination of progressive rock, Celtic and beyond.
- Cyan – Pictures (UK). Outstanding vocals and spectacular guitars.
- Inner Prospekt – Canvas Three (Italy). An excellent recording, deeply influenced by early Genesis.
Best Rising Artist
Dominic Sanderson – Impermanence (UK). Impressive release by one of the emerging stars of British progressive rock.
Best Debut
Paskinel – Maraude Automnale (France). Absorbing Canterbury-infused debut album by Patrick “Paskinel” Dufour, a key figure in French band Alco Frisbass.
Best Electronic Music Album
Frore & Shane Morris – Ochre (USA) – Spellbinding ethno-trance.
Best Jazz-Rock Fusion Album
Scott Henderson – Karnevel! (USA). Fantastic electric guitar fusion by one of the best jazz guitarists in the USA.
Best Live album
Transatlantic – The final flight (USA/Sweden/UK). Remarkable farewell album by superband Transatlantic.
Best Boxed Set
Van Der Graaf Generator – The Bath Forum Concert (UK). Four-disc boxed set with audio and video captured during 2022 tour.
Best compilation
Various Artists – Wind Of Change, Progressive Sounds of 1973 (UK). Engaging and surprising collection that serves as an introduction to a wide range of early 1970s progressive music artists.