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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album carries on where Pure left off, more experimental and with a harder edge but still keeping the fans happy with plenty of Nick's trademark soaring guitar along with sublime keyboards, driving bass lines and storming drums. I'm a long term fan of Pendragon and (unlike some) embrace the recent crop of albums with a slightly different musical direction to their earlier material.
The opener "Passion" kicks off with a guitar/drum riff that sounds like a direct rip off of Radiohead's Weird Fishes but soon becomes more recognisably Pendragon before properly kicking off into something much heavier.
"Empathy" contains more classic Pendragon sounds, wonderful guitar and probably most controversially ... some rap, I was dreading this bit after reading about it on the band website but it actually works really well.
"Feeding Frenzy" - fast paced riffage, mixed with strange lyrics and sound effects.
"This Green and Pleasant Land" is a rant about everything that's wrong with the country, lyrically it's trying a bit too hard to make a point but the music builds into a real belter, classic Pendragon! The yodeling in the last few seconds spoils the track slightly, not quite sure what this is trying to say, it's just a bit annoying.
"It's Just A Matter Of Not Getting Caught" is a slow pace brooding number, heavy guitar riffs with a dark undertone.
"Skara Brae" another heavy one, in places it's verging on metal with some backing vocals sounding a bit like "death growls". But this song also contains quieter, melodic sections which hark back to earlier albums such as "Not of This World" before returning to the heaving riffing and an unusual discordant guitar solo. As a fan of the symphonic metal genre this one ticks all the boxes for me.
"Your Black Heart" provides a subdued and thoughtful end to an excellent album.
Overall another great Pendragon album that should please any fan, particularly those that enjoyed Believe and Pure, full of eccentricities and surprises that reward you with each listen.
The opener "Passion" kicks off with a guitar/drum riff that sounds like a direct rip off of Radiohead's Weird Fishes but soon becomes more recognisably Pendragon before properly kicking off into something much heavier.
"Empathy" contains more classic Pendragon sounds, wonderful guitar and probably most controversially ... some rap, I was dreading this bit after reading about it on the band website but it actually works really well.
"Feeding Frenzy" - fast paced riffage, mixed with strange lyrics and sound effects.
"This Green and Pleasant Land" is a rant about everything that's wrong with the country, lyrically it's trying a bit too hard to make a point but the music builds into a real belter, classic Pendragon! The yodeling in the last few seconds spoils the track slightly, not quite sure what this is trying to say, it's just a bit annoying.
"It's Just A Matter Of Not Getting Caught" is a slow pace brooding number, heavy guitar riffs with a dark undertone.
"Skara Brae" another heavy one, in places it's verging on metal with some backing vocals sounding a bit like "death growls". But this song also contains quieter, melodic sections which hark back to earlier albums such as "Not of This World" before returning to the heaving riffing and an unusual discordant guitar solo. As a fan of the symphonic metal genre this one ticks all the boxes for me.
"Your Black Heart" provides a subdued and thoughtful end to an excellent album.
Overall another great Pendragon album that should please any fan, particularly those that enjoyed Believe and Pure, full of eccentricities and surprises that reward you with each listen.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download
So aptly named - this is such a passionate record and one which must surely give this hard working band the full credit they so richly deserve. Well - they deserve it anyway.
This has got a real hard edge and and is so ballsy!
"Passion" pulls you in with its wonderful twists and turns; you think it will go one way and it goes another.
Some inventive "sampling" compliments the bands seamless musicianship right from the off with the title track then before you can catch your breath you have the stunning "Empathy" which teases you with some wonderful time changes.
This all sets the course for a very satisfying and rewarding record. But - do not judge it too quickly let is work its magic - I've listened to it several times now and it gives up something different each time.
My favourite track is the storming "Skara Brae" underpinned by Scott Higham's brilliant drumming and some (almost), funky sequencing.
I so want this to do well for these troopers. It's not the "reliable" Prog of former years - although I love that and am very fond of their early material - "Passion" kicks ass (can I say that?) and I applaud the band for kicking it.
After all these years - they have a few tricks and surprises up their sleeve!
This has got a real hard edge and and is so ballsy!
"Passion" pulls you in with its wonderful twists and turns; you think it will go one way and it goes another.
Some inventive "sampling" compliments the bands seamless musicianship right from the off with the title track then before you can catch your breath you have the stunning "Empathy" which teases you with some wonderful time changes.
This all sets the course for a very satisfying and rewarding record. But - do not judge it too quickly let is work its magic - I've listened to it several times now and it gives up something different each time.
My favourite track is the storming "Skara Brae" underpinned by Scott Higham's brilliant drumming and some (almost), funky sequencing.
I so want this to do well for these troopers. It's not the "reliable" Prog of former years - although I love that and am very fond of their early material - "Passion" kicks ass (can I say that?) and I applaud the band for kicking it.
After all these years - they have a few tricks and surprises up their sleeve!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
My fav prog rock band have come up trumps again,OK....its a bit different to some of there other stuff,but thats what progressive is all about moving on and trying different styles of music,i've only played it twice and love it already,maybe i'm easily pleased or maybe it's because i have followed pendragon for years and i love anything they do...keep on rockin' and surfing.
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Stunning...simply stunning
It was a cold damp night all those years ago when I was in my room listening to the late,great Tommy Vance present the Friday Rock show, when he played a demo tape by Pendragon... Read more
Published 9 months ago by rockaphil
Just another great album
I am as passionate about music of the rock genre as I was many years ago in my teens. So it is great when you find you have missed a band for many years and you have to catch up. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dr Dave
classic act
received the gift quite quickly and put on my system to listern. overwelmed, from the opening track to the end. Read more
Published 10 months ago by David Cutts
better day by day
this is not my first Pendragon cd ,i cant say that im a lover of their music,sometimes i like a few songs sometimes they dont give me enought
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Published 11 months ago by Juan L. Alonso Escuris
Turning in a new direction
I know that this album has become a bit of a watershed for many fans of the group. Personally, I more or less stopped listening to Pendragon after my copy of "The Jewel" had been... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Per Lundberg
Passion Always shines through
I enjoyed the album on the first spin, but man is it a grower, excellent guitar work from Nick Barrett, and lots of interesting and unexpected sounds, vibes and styles ensure that... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mark Colton
Why are they not BIGGER!!??
I had heard the name before but never heard the sound........Until now. I am a tad partial to Prog in most of it's forms, and this offering ticks many boxes. Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. E. Davies
Brilliant, yet again!
Once again, my first listen to a Pendragon album was very much a 2 or 3 star experience. And yet again, after 8-10 listens, it's evolved in to an essential 5 star corker of a... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Alex Malone
one of their best
I have been a bit off with the last 2 albums by this band but they have come back on form with Passion very good songs and well crafted music.
Published 13 months ago by D. C. Everett
Superb Prog Rock Album
I bought Passion back to back with Pure and to say I've been playing both CD's virtually non-stop since pretty much sums up how much I've fallen for the Pendragon sound. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Northern Warrior
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