"One the one hand, the acute humour and the artistic imprint of the great Frank Zappa and on the other hand the ideology of rock-in-opposition (RIO) that imbued many bands with the philosophy of artistic expression unharnessed by trends or grey suits’ orders, are two factors that rendered avant-prog as the most pure prog subgenre of the 80s and triumphed over plenty musical works. The genealogical tree of the main British representatives of RIO, namely the great Henry Cow, supplied us with new groups and personal careers that we are about to talk. First and most important is Art Bears, the band of Fred Frith and Chris Cutler who after releasing two splendid albums, delivered in 1981 their third and also their last LP The World As It Is Today. The song titles hint a direct attack to capitalism (consider The Song Of Investment Capital Overseas, The Song Of The Monopolists, Freedom, Democracy) and with regard to music the listener is immersed in experimental, dark, avant-garde uncompromising stuff, spiked with plentiful jazz elements. ..."
Progressive rock in the 80s (Video)
RIO/AVANT-PROG: A Progressive Rock Sub-genre
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