Pallas vs Pendragon: Debut Albums
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Topic: Pallas vs Pendragon: Debut Albums
Posted By: Cristi
Subject: Pallas vs Pendragon: Debut Albums
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 08:20
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Who had the better debut? choose and leave a comment.
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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 08:24
Pallas' debut is a Titan of Neo Prog, although I haven't heard any albums by Pendragon, or Marillion, but you probably guessed that already. 
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Posted By: essexboyinwales
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 08:27
I really like The Jewel but have never listened to any Pallas. Should I go with what I know, or should I listen to The Sentinel, which I've heard great things about, and come back with a proper informed opinion?.... |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 08:28
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I was obsessed with The Sentinel when it came out. It hasn't really aged that well IMO, but it's one of those albums I have some 'emotional' attachment to.. So it gets my vote. The Jewel is ok. ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: essexboyinwales
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 08:28
Something about this sentence really doesn't make much sense.....
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Psychedelic Paul wrote:Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 08:52
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Both albums are a bit dated now and come with heavy doses of 80s cheese. The Sentinel is immediately dated by the drum sound. Pendragon have released many better albums than The Jewel but I can't speak for Pallas as The Sentinel is the only one I've listened to. Of these two I prefer The Jewel.
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Posted By: Progmind
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 08:52
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I voted Pallas, EMI had many expectations with "The Sentinel" but the album didnīt sell well, for me itīs a good record and as Blacksword said, it hasnīt aged well, i asumme itīs because of the 80īs sound of the keyboards. The Jewel for me itīs regular, below average album.
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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 09:00
You'd need to see our discussions in a previous thread for that sentence to make any sense.
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Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 09:36
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The Jewel, by far. ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: essexboyinwales
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 09:49
I have....
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 09:50
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Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 12:41
| Pendragon |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 12:53
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Ehh. I'll go Pendragon. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 14:27
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Pendragon's debut is one of the best Neo Prog representatives of the 1980s. ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 15:09
Very much my sentiments too.. Still got my fully signed original with the big fold out poster from when i saw them in 1984. Havent played it in many years.. I have similar 'emotional' attachments to the first 2 offerings from Pendragon as saw them a few times live when a mate's band supported them and have great memories of the music but to be honest have had very mixed feelings about the band in later years and would prefer to just remember those early days.. ------------- |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: February 25 2021 at 02:28
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Both are great debut albums. They may not have aged very well, but neither did I, so in my house they're still very much appreciated. The Sentinel has a slight edge over The Jewel for me. ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: Enchant X
Date Posted: February 25 2021 at 04:18
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I need to listen to Pallas - The Sentinel again . I played Pendragon - The Jewel just the other day, its got its moments.
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Posted By: A Crimson Mellotron
Date Posted: February 25 2021 at 05:47
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I always postpone the listening of these two, maybe I could do it in a few years' time. Can't vote here. |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: February 25 2021 at 05:49
a few years?! Give them a chance, I say they're good albums, they deserve the chance.
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Posted By: TerLJack
Date Posted: February 25 2021 at 08:39
| Although I much prefer Pendragon's later output, Sentinel is the winner here for me. |
Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: July 29 2022 at 01:02
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Pendragon - The Jewel ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music < |
Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: July 29 2022 at 01:08
Update: I've now listened to every album by Marillion. Pallas & Pendragon, and my vote goes to Marillion's outstanding debut, even though they're not in the poll.
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: July 29 2022 at 01:20
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Pendragon by a short head... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |