AND NOW EVERYBODY TO THE STAGE

You call it neo-prog? I call it pop. The only thing in common with prog is songs length. But prog has: 1) roots in classical music 2) instrumental prowess 3) tempo changes 4) odd measure/beat 5) cultural aura 6) deep-meaning lyrics 7) charm. Pendragon have nothing of the preceding. As prog, it's zero stars. As pop, as long as this music doesn't disturb my ears, it's listenable. But, as someone already wrote, nothing remains in my head. No real listening pleasure. Well, let's take a look at Barrett: he's a good chap, let's have a pint with him, but: his singing is....ehm, average, his playing is average, his lyrics are awful, his songwriting skills are mediocre, and his trousers are HORRIBLE!!!