Camel

About Nude, had a listening session with my Dad once, we both loved it. A great band. Stationary Traveller is a good album, Melomaniac!!

Camel is one of the few classic symphonic rock bands I where I witnessed many women on their concerts  I use to describe their albums (until Stationary Traveller) as 'warm bath symphonic rock', it sounds so melodic, harmonic and moving and you can feel the emotion, especially when Andy Latimer delivers another compelling guitar solo. I have seen Camel many times between 1981 and now: the concerts were always sold out, the atmosphere was always great and Camel never disappointed so perhaps Second Division but being in the Premier League doesn't mean you play attractive .. I tend to say, in contrary ...

Edited by erik neuteboom - September 20 2006 at 13:02

Erik, did you see them in Rotterdam around 82/83? Can't remember the year. Was in the Doelen.

Melomaniac wrote: Tony Fisher wrote: I have: Camel 4* Mirage 5* Snow Goose 5*+ Moonmadness 5*+ Rain Dances 4* Breathless 3* I Can See Your House From Here 3* Nude 5* The Single Factor 3* Stationary Traveller 4* A Live Record 5*+ Pressure Points 4* on vinyl and Rajaz 5* A Nod and A Wink 4* on CD This band are Premier League without doubt; in fact, my favourite band. Certif1ied has hit the nail on the head as to why some rubbish them: they're not pretentious. Exactly the same reason some rubbish my second favourite band, Mostly Autumn, in fact.   I have : Mirage             Snow Goose            Moonmadness   Which do you suggest I buy next ?

Actually, I'd get their "A Live Record" next. Once you've heard them live, you can't be in any doubt as to their talent.

Then try Nude, which is another brilliant concept album loosely based on the life of Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda (hence Nude), a Japanese soldier who fought on for 28 years after 1945. It's the best album from their 80s output.

Enjoy them!

Just a bit of trivia here, but pertinent I think, if only to show you how well thought-of CAMEL is...

Before starting his current solo Dark Side tour Roger Waters looked for a lead guitarist of sufficient stature and ability to play Gilmour's parts in his many Floyd tunes. He met with Andy Lattimer, because not only was he a fan of Camel (well as much of a fan as WATERS could be of anything I shoud say), but he knew Andy could fill-in without skipping a beat. Andy's voice unfortunately was incompatible with many of the high-register Gilmour vocals and so both Lattimer and Waters realized disappointingly that Andy was not well-suited.

Dave Kilminster (brother of Lemmy) filled the role of lead guitarist for this tour.

Just an aside. Yes I love Camel (Snow Goose my fave), and yes I will be seeing Roger Waters tomorrow night in Montreal


Edited by Cluster One - September 20 2006 at 15:49

Melomaniac wrote:   I have : Mirage             Snow Goose            Moonmadness   Which do you suggest I buy next ?

darkshade wrote: is A Nod and a Wink a worthy addition to my collection?

Camel are definitely one of my favorite classic Prog bands. A Live Record is a masterpiece, just check out my review for it. The performance of The Snow Goose is breathtaking and so emotional.

listening to the debut, i realize the band had a great deal of influence on early metal (NWOBHM moreso) and power metal. a lot of the first album reminds me of the first Maiden album.

I don't think I've ever been bored by Camel. I can listen to Moonmadness, The Snow Goose, or Rain Dances for days on end and not get tired. Not to mention that their discography goes on for decades without releasing (in my opinion) a single truly weak album. Even the later releases (Rajaz and Dust and Dreams being my personal favorties) stand just as strong as their most popular early albums.

Edited by Tenth Chaffinch - September 20 2006 at 23:40