2011, Pallas is, after Marillion, and along with IQ and Pendragon, one of the most important acts of the Eighties Progressive rebirth. This is an energetic and magnificent neo progressive band in the style of IQ/Marillion but with more edge. Their music is centered on melodic hooks, loud sound and great voice. THE SENTINEL brings a tint of pop in a still elaborate progressive spectrum. It's the first album to feature new vocalist Paul Mackie and it's also the sequel to the bands hugely successful THE SENTINEL album 25 years on. XXV has been over a year in the writing and recording and marks a welcome return to Pallas' heavier rocking prog.