[Tar-Palantir]

A sell-out according to Websters is a "betrayal". In the common, comtemporary usage I believe it means to compromise the artistic or creative vein of an endeavour for the purpose of making money or becoming popular. If a band sells out, it can be simply writing one or two "catchy" tunes to get some airplay, an easy way to get people interested in your record.<P>Perhaps Henneth Annun/Osgiliath is one of PJ's "catchy" tunes, something the tone deaf can hum along to....