Snow Goose on the way up
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Topic: Snow Goose on the way up
Posted By: Guests
Subject: Snow Goose on the way up
Date Posted: November 13 2005 at 23:41
| 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 By: R o V e R
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 02:19
| 'SNOW GOOSE' IS MY FAVOURITE ALBUM |
Posted By: Pafnutij
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 02:22
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Indeed their best. Very consistent throughout - something you can't say about any of their other albums. |
Posted By: Tony Fisher
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 02:37
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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. |
Posted By: Dragon Phoenix
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 05:16
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#3 at best in my Camel ranking, after Mirage and Moonmadness.
------------- Blog this: http://artrock2006.blogspot.com |
Posted By: magog
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 05:21
| Of course it is, and maybe in my top 10 of prog albums |
Posted By: Radioactive Toy
Date 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 By: Andrea Cortese
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 05:37
Moonmadness and Snow Goose: EX AEQUO!!
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Posted By: Garbs
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 07:33
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Definitely The Snow Goose for me - has some sublime moments. A prog classic ------------- So here I am once more |
Posted By: Dragon Phoenix
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 07:48
The 16 most recent ratings without review, all within the last 3 weeks:
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AndyQnewborth
@ 5:15:28 PM EST, 10/20/2005
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MIsty
@ 12:24:32 PM EST, 10/21/2005
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victor
@ 12:40:09 PM EST, 10/21/2005
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Dan Mattson
@ 8:23:32 PM EST, 10/21/2005
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Jedi
@ 12:22:08 PM EST, 10/22/2005
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Pjeedro
@ 11:16:01 AM EST, 10/23/2005
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smuk
@ 11:33:41 AM EST, 10/23/2005
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holly diver
@ 4:21:00 PM EST, 10/24/2005
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554
@ 4:59:57 PM EST, 10/25/2005
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goose
@ 6:39:33 AM EST, 10/30/2005
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I&W
@ 4:53:27 PM EST, 10/31/2005
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homer simpson
@ 10:30:45 AM EST, 11/4/2005
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R_DeNIRO
@ 10:09:00 AM EST, 11/6/2005
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Olympus
@ 11:48:12 PM EST, 11/9/2005
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amuerte
@ 4:44:10 AM EST, 11/11/2005
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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.... ------------- Blog this: http://artrock2006.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 07:54
| Not my favourite album, but my nr. 2 studio album after Nude. |
Posted By: Gedhead
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 07:55
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Snow Goose's top ten placement makes a joke out of this site.  |
Posted By: CandyAppleRed
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 08:03
| Never liked it - the first album was far and away the best in my opinion. |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 08:06
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No.. 1 - Moonmadness
------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 08:29
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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. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Radioactive Toy wrote:Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 08:42
I'm surprised at that, I would have thought Snow Goose would be your number one, considering it's one of your relatives. |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 09:10
------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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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!Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 09:37
Ah, my mistake. I guess you're not related to the Snow Queen either then? |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 09:42
I hope not, I tupped her last night! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: moodyxadi
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 09:55
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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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Posted By: Tony Fisher
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 11:30
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It has a damn sight more right to be there than any Rush album. I like Rush (and have done since the early 70s) but they are borderline for prog in my view (they were always hard rock/ metal amongst the student community in the 70s) and none of their studio albums come near the Snow Goose. They are best live. |
Posted By: cucacola54
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 11:48
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well i just own 3 Camel Albums... my favs in this order: 1. Mirage 2. Moonmadness 3. Snow Goose ------------- Most listened albums last week 
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Posted By: Stiefel
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 11:52
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net the best, in my opinion, but still a beautiful album my first is mirage! |
Posted By: Tony Fisher
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 13:08
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Has it occurred to you that they just might like it? I've lent my copy to a couple of my Sixthformers. They lent it on and it's been going round so I now have no idea where it is. But they all love it, apparently. So let's not knock an album that clearly has the power to turn young people on to prog. |
Posted By: FragileDT
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 13:29
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I never really got into Camel. Anybody have an idea of a good starting point
from them? ------------- One likes to believe In the freedom of music But glittering prizes And endless Compromises Shatter the illusion Of integrity |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 13:32
Yes... my fav of course  ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 13:56
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How about Snow Goose? ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 14:01
I agree, no conspiracy here, it is a popular album and very good too, and Goose wouldn't give a 5 star review unless he meant it! Disagree with your Rush commenrs though and I think Rush have have quite a few albums better than Snow Goose, A Farewell To Kings for a start, and thats definitely prog, its all a question of taste though! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Tony Fisher
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 14:31
| Agreed, a question of taste. I would rate Farewell to Kings as 4*. I prefer their earlier, harder material like 2112 and Fly By Night. But I like metal, you see! |
Posted By: salmacis
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 15:29
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Why would such a beautifully crafted, wonderfully played and emotive album make 'a joke out of this site'?? I think Camel give the genre a very good name, and are far more accessible than most prog acts, yet there's just as much depth in their music as VDGG's imo, for example, and imo far MORE emotional depth than there is in Dream Theater's work.... |
Posted By: salmacis
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 15:36
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I'd have to say it was Camel's finest and best album- the music contained within it is just gorgeous and full of emotional content. I'd overlooked it for a while (I'd been ploughing through their later albums), but when I played it I fell in love with the album again and it would definitely be my fave album of theirs. |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 15:38
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No....my favorite is Mirage -------------  |
Posted By: RoyalJelly
Date Posted: November 14 2005 at 15:50
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Camel's music has always struck me as very comfortable
and riding in the wake of the innovations the important progressive bands made. I hate to interrupt this love-fest, but isn't progressive rock supposed to have some guts and edge to it? I haven't heard the album in many years, but remember it being very pleasant and unchallenging, which could possibly pass for good elevator music as well. |