Porcupine Tree, sadly. Actually, I love them, they make great music, and I have nothing but respect for Steven Wilson and the broad range of his projects -- but I still don't understand why they're worshiped to the extent they are. I have eight of their albums, and while they've struck me as extremely solid progressive rock, I still don't see what's particularly
godlike about them.
Now, Rush. Rush is good too, and they put on one hell of a live show; but, again, I don't get why half of the forum wants to suck them off. I'm reluctant to put them on here because there's the whole possible "they're one of the pioneers of the genre and so they won't seem as fresh and innovative when you're listening to them after newer bands" factor, but I actually do see what's so amazing about other bands like King Crimson and Pink Floyd, so I don't know. And I know they change their sound up from era to era, but much of what I've heard from each era sounds a bit samey -- maybe it's just Geddy's voice.
Radiohead. I like Kid A and some parts of Hail To The Thief, but OK Computer hasn't clicked for me yet and I've had it the longest.
Also, as stated elsewhere, I'll never understand the appeal of generic prog & power-prog bands like Circus Maximus, Vanden Plas, Pagan's Mind, etc., and I don't like Spock's Beard, Transatlantic and can't STAND Neal Morse (though I do understand how people can like these three).
I expected this thread to be 50% people saying Pain of Salvation, though, haha
but I agree with dtismajesty, though the lyrics aren't my favorite part of the band