MOONMADNESS

I've been a camel fan for a bit less than a year, and probably still have a lot to discover from this great band, but so far this is my favorite camel work. It has something that makes me listen it again and again... The starter, aristilius is a great opener that kinda reminds me of tangerine dream. 'Song within a song' kicks off being a slow paced track, then with a great guitar riff enters to one of my favorite instrumental sections of all time, Pete Bardens really gets the perfect solos in this section, quite 'sober', very addecuate to the pace the song has gotten at this point, the ending of this song is beautiful, that section is what I listen in my head when I go to sleep, its very emotive and IMO the best way this guys could end this song. Chord Change features some excellent drumming work, specially at the ending section. 'Spirit of the water' has a very nice melody that follows all the way through the song, and latimer's voice is quite spectral in this track, this is one of my least favorite tracks on the album, but it deserves its place. Another night... wow! great track! I specially like the opening of the song and the instrumental section in the middle. The riff is also one of the most 'representative' of the album. Air born kicks off with a very nice and sweet flute and then is accompanied by bardens piano, and followed by one of my favorite latimer solos (:44 - 1:06) The middle section of the song kinda reminds me of genesis... the flute and the acoustic guitars... anyway... good song. To close this album, the mind blowing 'Lunar sea' that starts being a very 'silent' song, but then is introduced to some serious latimer solos with the great 3 note bass riff. it's incredible that such a great riff for a song can be made with just 3 notes! All the first part of the song relies on them. bravo (Y). The Barden's section comes in, again with excellent solos and acompannied by the whole band's efforts. And finally, the best section of the song, with those notes from the beggining riff played by the piano and with latimer showing us what he can do best, play the guitar like an emotive madman.. finally, the riff at the end is addictive and fades out in a way that doesn't disturb me (keep in mind that I hate fade outs! xD).

This album is a must have and a great way to start off with camel, after LADY FANTASY.. or maybe i'm just telling my story and that's not true at all!!

Be it or not, this is prog at its best and you should definitely have it on your collection!