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1. Pallas is a progressive rock band from Scotland. They were one of the bands at the vanguard of what was termed neo-progressive during progressive rock's second-wave revival in the early 1980s (other major acts included Marillion, IQ, Twelfth Night, and Pendragon).
After releasing a self-produced LP entitled Arrive Alive (recorded in Scotland in 1981), Pallas was courted by EMI records (who had just signed contemporaries Marillion) and thrust into the studio with none other than Yes / Emerson, Lake & Palmer producer Eddie Offord to record the LP that would become The Sentinel.
All this boded well for Pallas, but EMI's initial interest in the band waned (EMI perhaps feeling that Marillion had the better potential for mass-market success, and the market may not sustain both bands), as did Offord's enthusiasm for producing the album properly, and when The Sentinel was released in 1984, it was regarded as a compromised affair by all involved (despite sporting what was widely regarded as one of the genre's most beautiful covers ever, illustrated by Patrick Woodroffe). Original singer, Euan Lowson left the band shortly after release.
Pallas recruited new singer, Alan Reed, recruited from Scottish contemporaries Abel Ganz, to mixed success in the late 80's, recording The Knightmoves EP (1985) - featuring the epic "Sanctuary" - and album The Wedge the following year. Disagreements led to the band quitting EMI in 1987, and despite sporadic attempts the band effectively faded from view.
Eleven years later - much to everyone's surprise - the band reappeared with the album Beat The Drum. Now signed to Germany's specialist prog label, Inside Out, there was also a tentative return to live work. Good reviews and a regular revenue stream meant a regular flow of material. 2001 saw the release of The Cross & The Crucible, which heralded a return to more progressive stylings as well as a taste for the gothic. A live DVD/CD package The Blinding Darkness in 2003 served as an effective "greatest hits" collection, and included a surprise guest appearance by original singer, Lowson.
2005 saw the release of The Dreams Of Men, a harder-edged yet still more complex work that rates among the band's best. Hardly the most prolific of bands, they continue to write and perform regularly.
2. Pallas are a post-punk / noise band from Minneapolis, MN
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Rise And Fall
Pallas Lyrics
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Lying is why this begins
Run from the words of deceivers
The danger is spread from within
Watching the hour glass empty
Scream as time's running out
There's no more room for excuses
There's no rhyme or reason to doubt.
Be ready to take all that's coming
Shock treatment
You won't feel the pain
Shock treatment
You'll cry out in pain
Give up your heart--
You won't feel the pain
Shock treatment
They'll do it to you again and again and again
Cover your fear with a blanket
Don't let them know that it's rage
Be on your guard what you say now
It may haunt you the rest of your days
Faces around you are gloating
The pain disappears in a haze
Hold onto what's left of your mind now...
The switches are set on erase
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The lyrics to Pallas's song "Rise And Fall" speak to the struggle of living in a society where truth is often obscured by lies and deceit. The opening lines "Truth is the ultimate reason, Lying is why this begins" suggest that honesty is the foundation of a just and functioning society, and that falsehoods are the seeds that sow the seeds of destruction.
The song goes on to explore the dangerous effects of living in a world where lies are rampant, and the consequences that come from a lack of transparency and accountability. The line "Run from the words of deceivers, The danger is spread from within" suggests that those in power are often the ones spreading falsehoods, and that it is up to individuals to be vigilant and not be taken in by their lies.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated reference to "shock treatment," is particularly striking. The lyrics "Hold out your arms, Be ready to take all that's coming, Shock treatment, You won't feel the pain " suggest that individuals must be prepared to endure the consequences of the deceitful actions of others. The repeated refrain of "again and again and again" seems to speak to the cyclical nature of this struggle, and the idea that individuals will be forced to endure such treatment over and over again.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rise And Fall" paint a picture of a society in crisis, where lies and deceit have taken hold and individuals must constantly fight to hold onto their humanity and sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth is the ultimate reason
The foundation of everything is truth.
Lying is why this begins
Dishonesty is the root of all evil.
Run from the words of deceivers
Avoid the words of those who speak falsely.
The danger is spread from within
The danger is actually coming from inside.
Watching the hour glass empty
Time is running out.
Scream as time's running out
Shout because there's no time left.
There's no more room for excuses
There are no more reasons to be given.
There's no rhyme or reason to doubt.
There is no logical basis for doubt.
Hold out your arms
Be prepared to receive all the consequences.
Be ready to take all that's coming
Be prepared to face the consequences.
Shock treatment
An uncomfortable experience that brings about a change.
You won't feel the pain
You won't be aware of the sting.
You'll cry out in pain
You'll feel unbearable pain.
Give up your heart--
Lose all your emotional attachment.
They'll do it to you again and again and again
The unpleasant experience will be repeated.
Cover your fear with a blanket
Hide the fear you're feeling.
Don't let them know that it's rage
Don't let others know that you're angry.
Be on your guard what you say now
Be cautious of what you say now.
It may haunt you the rest of your days
It may continue to disturb you for the rest of your life.
Faces around you are gloating
People around you are rejoicing.
The pain disappears in a haze
The pain fades away in a blur.
Hold onto what's left of your mind now...
Try to retain a little bit of your sanity...
The switches are set on erase
All your memories will be deleted.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEREK FORMAN, EUAN LOWSON, GRAEME MURRAY, NIALL MATHEWSON, RONALD BROWN
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Anthony Hamblin
I bought this album when it first came out and it's still one of my favourites!
James Collett
For some reason the guitar solo that kicks off at 4:59 always fills me with great optimism!I can listen to it again and again.
Antonio Datsch
The Sentinel muito bom progressivo Heavy dos anos 80
Antonio Datsch
1984 Eu trabalhava na discolândia acho que dos 2 álbuns de vinil que vieram um ainda está comigo e o outro recomendei ao pai de um amigo dar de presente de aniversário a ele, Rubens Castamann é músico em Cascavel Brasil.
MrJoe2112
about time this album was uploaded!!!!
FucklyDuckly
Amazing, found this through a random wikipedia article.
Greensmurf
@fartstrangler If you can find the CD version, check that out. It has the concept order restored (EMI messed it up when the album was originally released)
Evil Sean
actually own this vynil 1st good bass was that rick ... and ewan and i are connected however i have progressed ... and without malice and a heavy heart i say ... its old now ... tears ... but move on which is why im on here every night getting nagged by the wife to turn it the fuck down
Anthony Hamblin
@Greensmurf Thanks for that. Yes I've found a cd version but I wont buy it, as the price is, quite frankly, stupid!!