“The peak had passed. But some albums kept the flame alive”: What did the 80s ever do for prog?

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That’s not to say the 80s was an easy time for prog bands or their fans – 25 minute epics were considered passé. Prog Newsletter Sign up below to get the latest from Prog, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! It Bites – Once Around The World (1988)A prog rock band with strong pop sensibilities to boot, It Bites were an unlikely looking and sounding proposition. Clearly influenced by early-80s Yes, World Trade fashioned a sound that was a hybrid of AOR and prog. Sherwood’s current membership of Yes aside, World Trade are a footnote in the prog annals – but this is essential listening.