whats the big thing with Camel ? (poll)

..by the way, does anybody else here like camel's a nod and a wink ?

because i sure do

here's my ratings. There is no album ever that rates a 10 with me, nothing is pefect. 9 is a classic and 8.5 is very good. So I rate Camel highly, but Mirage and Snowgoose are overrated  ;)

camel 8/10

mirage 7.5/10

snowgoose 7.5/10

moomandess 9/10

raindances 8.5/10

breathless 8.5/10

I can see your house from here 8/10

nude 8/10

This is how I rate the Wetton Crimson albums. They are good, but none excite me ;)

Red 7.5/10

Starless 7.5/10

Larks 8/10

Not only are they not overrated, but they made something important in the history of prog: they filled a gap between standardized symphonic prog and melodic Canterbury.

1) Latimer's melodic sensibility;
2) Bardens' sense of texture and inventive use of organ and synths;
3) Ward's exquisite groove on drums
       - these are three of the most important items ever in British prog history.

   Regards.

They're not up to the level of the Yes' and Genesis' of this world as far as I'm concerned but The Snow Goose and Moonmadness are excellent albums. The rhythm section on The Snow Goose is one of the best I've heard (listen to the drum/bass interlocking on the title track). Also some great guitar and keyboard work.

I'm not that familiar with their later work but they're always let down a bit by a lack of prowess in the vocal department.