The Masquerade Overture

by Pendragon

The Masquerade Overture cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: Toff
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 57:02
  • Community rating: 3.49/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Peter Gee, Fudge Smith, Nick Barrett, Clive Nolan, Gwen Ross, Tracy Hitchings, Anthony Plowman, Tina Riley, Simon Clew, Karl Groom

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Widely considered the absolute creative zenith of the British neo-progressive rock movement, the album is defined by its soaring, highly theatrical guitar solos and massively layered symphonic keyboards. Nick Barrett's highly emotional, conceptual songwriting is flawlessly supported by pristine production values and intricate, sprawling musicianship. It stands as a definitive, highly celebrated masterpiece for dedicated fans of 1970s-style progressive grandeur.

Genres

Descriptors: progressive, theatrical, melodic

Tracklist

  1. The Maquerade Overture (3:03)
  2. As Good As Gold (7:15)
  3. Paintbox (8:39)
  4. The Pursuit Of Excellence (2:37)
  5. Guardian Of My Soul (12:42)
  6. The Shadow (9:55)
  7. Masters Of Illusion (12:51)

Credits

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