Camel - 2nd Division or Premier League?

Camel is a band that always gives me problems, most of his albums help me sleep faster than a Valium, but I feel a great respect for them.

Well elaborated music, good production, great sound but simply make me sleep.

They are Premier league, but I wouldn't go to see their games.

Iván

PS: What's the problem with Scottish league? My mom is from Glasgow and love that country

No offence meant to my Scottish neighbours - half my family seem to live in Scotland these days.

I placed the choices in that order, because that is the amount of coverage they get on English T.V. compared to the other divisions. It's like when they do the sports roundup on a Sunday, Scottish games are only ever mentioned when someone gets creamed 10-0 or something. Otherwise they doesn't even make the novelty item at the end

Oh - and it seemed amusing at the time, to my evil little mind...

 

The prog scene wouldn't be complete without CAMEL. They're at one end of the spectrum, way opposite the Canterbury league, but they're always winners in my books. I love them, adore them, drool over them ...

Hi Certif1ed,

A perfectly pausible explanation!

I have to confess I had a pop in one of my reviews at the number of times we are subjected to seeing that goal in 1966 (no not the one which didn't cross the line, the other one, you know, "they think..." and all that). I was comparing the number of times its (still) shown with the number of Rick Wakeman releases!

 

CHAMPIONS' LEAGUE!!!!!!!!!!!

Camel are undoubtedly 'premier league' for me- they can easily take their place amongst the greats, and I'm glad the majority agree with me. They are probably my third favourite band ever, after Genesis and Uriah Heep.

I love pretty much all of the albums they've done- even if 'Camel' is a bit tentative compared to what came later, and 'Breathless' and 'I Can See Your House...' are a little poppier than most prog albums. They have an ability to convey genuine atmosphere with their ethereal soundscapes.

My top 5:

1- Moonmadness

2- The Snow Goose

3- Mirage

4- Nude

5- I Can See Your House From Here

A solid first division side, though they enjoyed a brief promotion circa Moonmadness, only to be relegated again circa I Can See Your House From Here.

The great thing about Camel (at least in the Bardens era) is that although they never recorded anything as memorable as CTTE, they also never overplayed their hand with a grand folly like TFTO. The Bardens era Camel albums are a good deal more consistent than many of their premier league contemporaries. Top notch craftsmanship rather than fine art, and there's nothing wrong with that.

1st Division (my premier leage is only Yes, ELP, Genesis, King Crimson, Floyd, Tull)

They are 1st division along with GG (who could be first), VdGG, Caravan, Egg, Rush, Focus, Renaissance

NOT TOO SHABBY!

my top 5

1. Mirage
2. Moonmadness
3. The Snow Goose
4. I Can See Your House From Here
5. Camel

truly excellent band

Camel were one of the most fantastic prog bands ever!!! Well, let's explain this a bit... From "Camel" to "Breathless" (the Bardens period) they were one of the best, from then on, a very boring band, to be honest.

Camel is a fine, innocent soft band. I used to think their music was ambiental prog for the elevator, the waiting room and supermarkets. Then I gave them a brake and put close attention to "Mirage". I discovered the same band with those childish and simplistic tones, but this time they turned out to be pleasant and entertaining. I really enjoyed every second of the album. I also discovered that when they try, they can make very interesting instrumentals. I wouldn´t place them at the same level as Crimson, YES, Genesis. Camel is some stairs under these.

However, it really doesn´t matter because they can make you have a great time with almost any of their albums. Very entertaining ¡¡