Camel is a progressive rock band from Guildford , England
Their first album, the fine “Camel” was
released in 1973. The debut album was a very solid example of progressive rock
with tightly performed selections relying heavily on keyboards and lengthy
tracks that allowed the musicians space to solo and improvise. “Slow Yourself
Down” and “Mystic Queen” are standout tracks from this one.
Camel’s second album, “Mirage” (1974), proved
to be the band’s masterpiece with inspired arrangements, playing and songs.
“Free Fall,” “Supertwister,” and “Lady Fantasy” are the highlights here. The
album is one of the all-time classics of progressive rock.
Camel’s next two albums, “The Snow Goose”
(1975) and “Moonmadness” (1976) were both stellar efforts, and come close to
reaching the heights achieved on Mirage. The former album is an instrumental
showcase for the more brilliant arrangements and ensemble playing, and is
conceived as a concept album about the life cycle of the snow goose. The latter
album is more keyboard-driven, but is just as memorable. Camel’s outstanding
live album, “A Live Record” (1978), with its spot on live renditions of studio
material amply demonstrated the brilliance of this band’s individual members.
After falling on hard times in the Eighties,
Camel bounced back in the Nineties with several solid albums including, “Harbor
of Tears” and “Rajaz.”
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