Post Description

Studio Album, released in 1972


Crossover Prog uit de UK met de bekende Roger Dean cover.


Paladin may only have ever released two albums, but their second "Charge" is an absolute classic of early 70"s melodic prog. There are many different styles and sounds on the album, yet the whole is nothing less than a coherent masterpiece.

The Roger Dean sleeve may not be an absolute guarantee of quality, but Paladin sit well with their peers such as Yes, Uriah Heep, Asia, etc., whom Dean graced with his artwork.

The album"s best track is the wonderfully atmospheric "Mix your mind with the moonbeams". The multi-tracked vocals and trippy lyrics are pure early 70"s ("Let the cosmic light diffuse itself, in all its magic ways"). The track is awash in keyboard layers, and chiming guitars. This is PENDRAGON years before Pendragon existed! Also included is an all too rare Hammond organ solo, similar to the one on URIAH HEEP"s "July Morning".



Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Give Me Your Hand (6:41)
2. Well We Might (5:02)
3. Get On Together (2:35)
4. Anyway (4:14)
5. Good Lord (6:44)
6. Mix Your Mind with the Moonbeams (6:01)
7. Watching the World Pass By (9:25)

Total Time: 40:42


Line-up / Musicians

- Lou Stonebridge / vocals, electric piano, harmonica
- Peter Soley / organ, violin, Grand piano
- Keith Webb / drums, percussion
- Derek Foley / lead guitar, slide guitar, vocals
- Peter Beckett / bass guitar, vocals



Staat er op met bonus tracks.
Incl.covers.