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Posted: November 13 2005 at 23:41 |
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I've noticed that Camel's effort from 1975 has been quickly working its
way up the top 100 as of late. I've always thought this was the weakest
of their four albums with the classic lineup in place (not that it's
bad, just in comparison to the other three). So, the poll comes up. Is
this your favourite album of Camel's? Mine's Mirage, so... it's a no
for me.
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 02:19 |
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'SNOW GOOSE' IS MY FAVOURITE ALBUM
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Pafnutij
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 02:22 |
Indeed their best. Very consistent throughout - something you can't say about any of their other albums.
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Tony Fisher
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 02:37 |
Not just my favourite Camel album, but my favourite album of the 800 I own. I would argue it should be no 1, but am realistic enough to accept that most will not agree.
Some reviewers have accused it of being "safe" or "unadventurous" which shows they don't have a clue what it's about.
It was designed to tell a story, one which is gentle, sad and poignant. A Close to the Edge style suite would have been ridiculous in the context. What they wrote was a perfect interpretation of Gallico's book. If you want a more adventurous approach, try Moonmadness or Mirage, also top drawer.
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 05:16 |
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#3 at best in my Camel ranking, after Mirage and Moonmadness.
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magog
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 05:21 |
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Of course it is, and maybe in my top 10 of prog albums
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 05:24 |
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snow goose is my #4 really:
1. Moonmadness
2. Mirage
3. Camel
4. Snow goose
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 05:37 |
Moonmadness and Snow Goose: EX AEQUO!! 
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Garbs
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 07:33 |
Definitely The Snow Goose for me - has some sublime moments. A prog classic 
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So here I am once more
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 07:48 |
The 16 most recent ratings without review, all within the last 3 weeks:
Rating by
AndyQnewborth
@ 5:15:28 PM EST, 10/20/2005
Rating by
MIsty
@ 12:24:32 PM EST, 10/21/2005
Rating by
victor
@ 12:40:09 PM EST, 10/21/2005
Rating by
Dan Mattson
@ 8:23:32 PM EST, 10/21/2005
Rating by
Jedi
@ 12:22:08 PM EST, 10/22/2005
Rating by
Pjeedro
@ 11:16:01 AM EST, 10/23/2005
Rating by
smuk
@ 11:33:41 AM EST, 10/23/2005
Rating by
holly diver
@ 4:21:00 PM EST, 10/24/2005
Rating by
554
@ 4:59:57 PM EST, 10/25/2005
Rating by
goose
@ 6:39:33 AM EST, 10/30/2005
Rating by
I&W
@ 4:53:27 PM EST, 10/31/2005
Rating by
homer simpson
@ 10:30:45 AM EST, 11/4/2005
Rating by
R_DeNIRO
@ 10:09:00 AM EST, 11/6/2005
Rating by
Olympus
@ 11:48:12 PM EST, 11/9/2005
Rating by
amuerte
@ 4:44:10 AM EST, 11/11/2005
Rating by
A32
@ 6:15:50 PM EST, 11/13/2005
Which makes you wonder whether some people are trying to push this album up the chart....
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 07:54 |
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Not my favourite album, but my nr. 2 studio album after Nude.
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Gedhead
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 07:55 |
Snow Goose's top ten placement makes a joke out of this site. 
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CandyAppleRed
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 08:03 |
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Never liked it - the first album was far and away the best in my opinion.
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 08:06 |
No..
1 - Moonmadness
2 - Mirage
3 - Snowgoose
4 - Camel
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Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 08:29 |
 Radioactive Toy wrote:
snow goose is my #4 really:
1. Moonmadness
2. Mirage
3. Camel
4. Snow goose
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I agree with this ranking.........or Blackswords above, I can't decide, but I'm of the definite opinion it is not the best.
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 08:42 |
Snow Dog wrote:
Radioactive Toy wrote:
snow goose is my #4 really:
1. Moonmadness
2. Mirage
3. Camel
4. Snow goose
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I agree with this ranking.........or Blackswords above, I can't decide, but I'm of the definite opinion it is not the best.
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I'm surprised at that, I would have thought Snow Goose would be your number one, considering it's one of your relatives.
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Snow Dog
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 09:10 |
chopper wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:
Radioactive Toy wrote:
snow goose is my #4 really:
1. Moonmadness
2. Mirage
3. Camel
4. Snow goose
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I agree with this ranking.........or Blackswords above, I can't decide, but I'm of the definite opinion it is not the best.
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I'm surprised at that, I would have thought Snow Goose would be your number one, considering it's one of your relatives.
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 ..this is often the mistake of the novice........you see its a goose, I'm a legendary figure represented by a dog, the fact that we both love the white stuff doesn't make us related!
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 09:37 |
Snow Dog wrote:
chopper wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:
Radioactive Toy wrote:
snow goose is my #4 really:
1. Moonmadness
2. Mirage
3. Camel
4. Snow goose
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I agree with this ranking.........or Blackswords above, I can't decide, but I'm of the definite opinion it is not the best.
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I'm surprised at that, I would have thought Snow Goose would be your number one, considering it's one of your relatives.
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..this is often the mistake of the novice........you see its a goose, I'm a legendary figure represented by a dog, the fact that we both love the white stuff doesn't make us related!
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Ah, my mistake. I guess you're not related to the Snow Queen either then?
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 09:42 |
chopper wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:
chopper wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:
Radioactive Toy wrote:
snow goose is my #4 really:
1. Moonmadness
2. Mirage
3. Camel
4. Snow goose
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I agree with this ranking.........or Blackswords above, I can't decide, but I'm of the definite opinion it is not the best.
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I'm surprised at that, I would have thought Snow Goose would be your number one, considering it's one of your relatives.
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..this is often the mistake of the novice........you see its a goose, I'm a legendary figure represented by a dog, the fact that we both love the white stuff doesn't make us related!
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Ah, my mistake. I guess you're not related to the Snow Queen either then?
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I hope not, I tupped her last night!
Edited by Snow Dog
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moodyxadi
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Posted: November 14 2005 at 09:55 |
Snow Goose was my first Camel album, and it was a wonderful choice to start listening to this band.
1.Snow Goose / 2.Mirage / 3. Moonmadness / 4. Camel
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