Here are the best and worst synth-era albums from five classic prog rock bands! That said, there was still some great stuff to be had amongst the rubbish, which is why we’re now looking at the best and worst synth-era albums from five classic prog rock bands! Consequently, we’re also not limiting ourselves to exploring only albums that have no traces of prog rock. The Best + Worst Synth-Era Albums From 5 Classic Prog Rock Bands The highs and lows of five vintage prog rock bands' synth-era experimentations. Gallery Credit: Jordan Blum10 Prog Rock Bands That Went Pop Plenty of prog-rockers have gone to the pop side.