![]() ![]() The band had obviously settled on what sort of music they wanted to make with "Mirage", and it's palpably progressive at every turn, shrouded in a magical mist that falls and rises with the needle. This is the CAMELshair smoking jacket I slip into most often, well worn over the ages and sculpted to my musical temperament like a certain pair of jeans in need of a patch. This is not the best album by CAMEL but naturally is one of the most famous and powerful works as well.! The last mini-suite "Lady Fantasy" is an ever-green instead "Earthrise" shows the best style regarding both the technique of the unforgettable Peter Bardens and the simple harmonic solutions of Andy Latimer at his guitar, enriched with a good range of effects!! Nevertheless they never performed too many bombastic solos, except on some tasteful solos by Mini-Moog synthesizers and good music passages characterized by a simple choice of themes and a remarkable variety in dynamics as well in some circumstances! of course a "melodic prog band" They are, never tiring and sometimes very captivating (listen to the splendid "Supertwister", a jewel within the so called "light style of Canterbury") and for this reason -during this phase. It did for mine, and I'm still perfectly mornal.er narmol.normal (there you go).īy means of this mature album "Camel" demonstrate their talent and good ideas as well for the first time. It fell in the cracks of obscurity, but buying it (remaster version has cool bonuses, for a merely 20$) is making a long time commitment.Ĭatchy tunes, great guitar lines, effective and tasty keyboards and a song about the Lord of The Rings, this record will blow your freakin' mind off. It's heartwarming, it's catchy, jazzy and don't waste one minute on filling. This record is oldy THE soft spot in my heart. And we like that, right? Anyway, thanks tho the red beard guy.Īre you a newcomer in progressive rock? You want to chip in but don't know where to start? This is a wise and long lasting choice. But the good thing is that the bands with no charisma (Trace, Focus, Anglagard) is that they get down faster to buisness. And you know why? In part (theory) because he has no charisma. This guy is a very very very underrated musician. Latimer also proves himself to be a skilled flautist. It's basic, but surprinsingly effective (killer guitar riff.makes your eyes watery). ![]() In the last one, I love the way they end up the song the way they open it. Impossible (and I'm choosing my words here) to regret buying that record.Ģ numbers are getting my constant attention: The song about the Lord of the Rings (track 3) and Lady Fantasy. I kept the bill, in case.and threw it away 15 minutes later. You know, just like when your mom askes you not taking bonbons from a stranger. I remember the day I bought this album,a weird guy with a red beard recommanded me the record. The entire new release with previously unreleased music is definitely a needed addition to anyone's collection, who enjoys music that will give you a glimpse of the cosmos. I still like to close my eyes and visualize Gandalf riding on the white horse Shadowfax. Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider will appeal to most if not all Tolkien fans. Although Snow Goose is probably their best known work, I still favor this one, because it was the first Camel album I had heard. I placed it in the stereo, relaxed, and took a trip back to the 70's, early 70's, when I needed a release that groups like Camel provided. I ordered the CD, and just got it this morning in the mail. It came at a time when escapist music was needed, since the Vietnam War was still being fought, and solid music was the ideal. I bought one of the first pressings of the albums, and fell in love with this album. When I found out Camel's albums were still around, I became very excited. ![]()
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