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Pendragon have always been a forerunner in the establishment of neo prog. Examples such as "The world, Window of life, Overture masquerade and Not of this world" saw the band hitting their "full stride" and in the process creating some fine classic moments. Perhaps the biggest change in direction for the band has been the transition from 2001's "Not of this world" to 2005's "Believe." As well as a slightly darker and more toned effort than before steers the band direction towards a more closer traditional progressive rock cut. Giveaways are the album opener and instrumental intro - Believe which introduces the slightly new sound with a good and flowing number as well as the Excellent epic "Wishing well" which although is split into four parts is suitably arranged and composed which unashamedly ventures of the beaten track and investigates a wide range of tones and moods. The results so far are superb.
"No place for the innocent" Is the rock anthem and staple from Believe, but doesn't in the process forget the main pendragon trademark sensibilities and probably rates as amongst Pendragon's best. Elsewhere "Wisdom of solomon" is a reminder track from the days gone and past by- it harks back to the Window of life period with it's rather relaxed entoire. Unsurprisingly, "The learning curve and the Edge of the world" to some extent continue the atmospheric and soothing theme to the end of the album, though bringing a close a fabulous but very diverse musical experience.
Although "Believe" lacks a certain Nick Barrett vocal charisma that we have seen before from him and perhaps a few other small detractors such as the slightly lax use of keyboards and subtle tones; this isn't however enough to deny the effort as a four star one. Pendragon later went on to (in my opinion) better things with the likes of the soon-to-be cult classic "Pure" and the more recently released 2011's "Passion." Many people (including myself) consider Believe as an important bed stone and achievement from the band as this has consequently meant that they have now been able to experiment and investigate further prestige's into a harder edged prog without the previous Neo limitations. Both to the genre and to the band Believe is a solid one and represents the group's most important bridge to both sides yet in their career.
"No place for the innocent" Is the rock anthem and staple from Believe, but doesn't in the process forget the main pendragon trademark sensibilities and probably rates as amongst Pendragon's best. Elsewhere "Wisdom of solomon" is a reminder track from the days gone and past by- it harks back to the Window of life period with it's rather relaxed entoire. Unsurprisingly, "The learning curve and the Edge of the world" to some extent continue the atmospheric and soothing theme to the end of the album, though bringing a close a fabulous but very diverse musical experience.
Although "Believe" lacks a certain Nick Barrett vocal charisma that we have seen before from him and perhaps a few other small detractors such as the slightly lax use of keyboards and subtle tones; this isn't however enough to deny the effort as a four star one. Pendragon later went on to (in my opinion) better things with the likes of the soon-to-be cult classic "Pure" and the more recently released 2011's "Passion." Many people (including myself) consider Believe as an important bed stone and achievement from the band as this has consequently meant that they have now been able to experiment and investigate further prestige's into a harder edged prog without the previous Neo limitations. Both to the genre and to the band Believe is a solid one and represents the group's most important bridge to both sides yet in their career.
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18 Oct 2011
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Pendragon have been around for a long time but it has only been rather recently that they have come on to my radar. How could I have missed them? For they are an excellent exemplar of the progressive genre that surely deserves to be more widely known than they are now.
This edition of Believe is a reissue of the fine 2005 theme album on which the band questions everything they have ever been taught. OK, that is a familiar topic in popular music that seems to be revisited by each succeeding generation. But Pendragon is articulate and the references are a potent mixture of both the current and the ancient that will stimulate the minds of the educated. Then there is the fine music which thrusts this band into the prog elite.
Here's what I like: No Place For the Innocent, an excellent rock piece that establishes the album's theme; Wisdom of Solomon which begins solemnly then segues into a fabulous piece of progressive music; part 2 of The Wishing Well, an intense piece with slow passionate vocals, an acoustic interlude, and a build-up to a driving finale; part 3 of The Wishing Well that is more frenetic than the previous section and which drops off sharply into an almost seamless flow into part 4 of The Wishing Well which features great lyrics and beckoning harmonies; and The Edge of the World with its haunting vocals and fine guitar work to bring the album to a close.
Believe is accompanied by a handsome booklet containing all pertinent album info, lots of pictures, and the all-important lyrics which should be read along with the first listening to the album in order to maximize your listening pleasure and your understanding of the album. Pendragon is a first-rate band and this CD deserves a place on the shelves and in the lives of all who love progressive rock.
This edition of Believe is a reissue of the fine 2005 theme album on which the band questions everything they have ever been taught. OK, that is a familiar topic in popular music that seems to be revisited by each succeeding generation. But Pendragon is articulate and the references are a potent mixture of both the current and the ancient that will stimulate the minds of the educated. Then there is the fine music which thrusts this band into the prog elite.
Here's what I like: No Place For the Innocent, an excellent rock piece that establishes the album's theme; Wisdom of Solomon which begins solemnly then segues into a fabulous piece of progressive music; part 2 of The Wishing Well, an intense piece with slow passionate vocals, an acoustic interlude, and a build-up to a driving finale; part 3 of The Wishing Well that is more frenetic than the previous section and which drops off sharply into an almost seamless flow into part 4 of The Wishing Well which features great lyrics and beckoning harmonies; and The Edge of the World with its haunting vocals and fine guitar work to bring the album to a close.
Believe is accompanied by a handsome booklet containing all pertinent album info, lots of pictures, and the all-important lyrics which should be read along with the first listening to the album in order to maximize your listening pleasure and your understanding of the album. Pendragon is a first-rate band and this CD deserves a place on the shelves and in the lives of all who love progressive rock.
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