Both explore a rather melodic yet edgy form of neoprog that borrows from the golden era of prog rock (Yes, Genesis) and reinterprets it in modern fashion, combining elongated song structures, complex arrangements and virtuous playing with rhythmic groove and melodic accessibility. This contributes to give a sense of continuity to the two albums. The line-up who recorded The Cross & the Crucible is the same that had recorded their 1999 record Beat the Drum, and is comprised of bass player Graeme Murray, guitarist Niall Mathewson, keyboard player Ronnie Brown, drummer Colin Fraser and singer Alan Reed. The Cross & the Crucible is the fourth full-length album of Scottish neoprog band Pallas, their second after the long break they took between the end of the 1980s the late 1990s. Highly recommended to fans of neo Progressive style. This album features all the things prog fans are looking for - atmospheric keyboards, great guitar tunes and a well working rhythm section - and last but not least an vocalist with an very own style. It will be followed by the wonderful "The Cross And The Crucible" in 2001. Their next album, "Beat the Drum" (72 minutes of music with epic accents, rock rhythms and style, and ballads full of feeling), did not show up for 13 years. They released their first album, "The Sentinel" in 1984 and followed it up with "The Wedge" two years later. Scottish prog band PALLAS definitely have one of the longest gaps between albums on record. "The Sentinel" brings a tint of pop in a still elaborate progressive spectrum. Their music is centered on melodic hooks, loud sound and great voice. This is an energetic and magnificent neo progressive band in the style of IQ/MARILLION but with more edge. PALLAS is, after MARILLION, and along with IQ and PENDRAGON, one of the most important acts of the Eighties Progressive rebirth. Formed in Aberdeen, UK in 1980 (before that as "Rainbow") - Hiatus between 1987-1998 - Still active as of 2019
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