I know there are plenty of fans here but there has yet to be a topic on this awesome guitarist and his awesome band. Described as a less pretentious Yngwie, Pell features some great neo-classical metal. I first knew about him from Holy Dio but never looked for anything. I also remember him guesting on Rob Rock's Eyes Of Eternity (it was later that I found out Rob did vocals on the first ARP album). I started to get interested when I saw all the awesome album covers on http://www.truemetal.org/metalwallpaper/. When I first found NLTM, I discovered that Rob was a vocalist for Pell and that the music was something I'd like. I found Kings & Queens at Virgin Megastore (R.I.P.) and fell in love with it. Later I was fortunate to find the double Knights Live disc at a used CD store. Then recently I got the Rob Rock fronted album, Nasty Reputation and it is truely a masterpiece. The current ARP vocalist Johnny Gioeliis very good (live as well as in the studio) but let's face it Rob Rock is a hard act to top. I have yet to hear a Jeff Soto fronted album but they're on my wantlist. I also got the covers album Diamonds Unlocked but apart from In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins) and Won't Be Fooled Again (The Who-also the opening for CSI: Miami), I'm not familiar with the songs covered so it was a kind of a bust for me-but still enjoyable.

I prefer the Soto albums as he is amazing. I like pretty much anything Pell though. Fool Fool is one of the best songs ever...

I discovered this guy listening to XM radio channel the BoneYard a few years ago and was blown away. I have liked everything I've heard from this artist.

Id go with Blood Moon Pyramid as it is really melodic with tons of hooks. Followed closely by "Magic" and "Between The Walls"

I think the Gioelli (sp?) are the best ones. There are no bad Pell albums though, so you can't go wrong. I love the melody, the powerhouse vocals, and the great playing!

I have the new one (only one I've heard) and its awesome.

I just got a gently used copy of his latest disc. I love Johnny G's vocals!

All the album covers look the same

Uhhh... I was talking solely about the purple albums.

Not one bad album in the who discography of ARP, but I do think the "The Masquerade Ball" is one of the finest albums EVER release.

I still have Nasty Reputation as a major hole in my collection.