What determined “KowTow” taking the band into more pop direction?
P.G.: Two reasons. Firstly, we were trying to get a major record deal. What many people don’t realise is that “KowTow” was recorded as a demo album paid for by EMI Records, because at that time they were close to signing us up. Secondly, we were still trying to develop our own style of writing, and this involved exploring the avenue of shorter, more commercial songs, as well as the more progressive longer songs. On “KowTow”, you see a wide range of song writing styles, going from the short songs through to the longer stuff. C.N.: It is the nature of a band to try and reach a wider audience. It comes from a need to survive and be heard by more and more people. “KowTow” was just one part of PENDRAGON’s developing and learning process. – Nick once said he considers “The World” as a real start. Do you agree? C.N.: Yes, I think that’s when the mature PENDRAGON came into being. P.G.: I think, “The World” was perhaps our most important album for its time, in the sense that it represented the
