The Camel Thread

[Smörgåsbord]

I Can See Your House From Here

It just dawned upon me that the album artwork alludes to a painting by Salvador Dali (hanging on the wall in front of me, actually).

Subtle, just as Camel's music.

[enpdllp]

Best version, IMHO is from the Never Let Go release... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FVbivYwc68.

I am not sure if it has to do with the type of guitar Andy used, Les Paul replica (Burny Super Grade Model) vs Fender Stratocaster, but I prefer the version from the 2003 Farewell tour. It sounds fuller with the Burny.

[bill g]

First time I heard Camel was as an opening band to Wishbone Ash. I was pretty blown away by Camel that night, their positive energy, and their great sound. The next day I bought Mirage, and the rest was history. I agree with those who have said there is not a bad Camel album. Even 'Single Factor' has something, though I might call it my least favorite. Yes, Ice is an exceptional guitar solo. Andy can really make the guitar sing. My favorite Camel song ever is 'Echoes', I think. But overall album? I couldn't say. I've always loved 'Moonmadness', that could be my favorite, but I won't discount 'A Nod & A Wink' either, there's a lot to offer there, but it suffers from not coming out in our formative years.

[Smörgåsbord]

So what are the killer songs - like "Ice" - post Rain Dances?

[enpdllp]

So what are the killer songs - like "Ice" - post Rain Dances?

Echoes and The Sleeper from Breathless are the first ones that come to mind. The Hour Candle from Harbour Of Tears might also be to your liking.

[Rand Kelly]

[? Also any DVD reccomedations¿[/QUOTE]

All of them. I own about 6 I think. Buy direct from Camel at www.camelproductions.com

[Nicholas]

So what are the killer songs - like "Ice" - post Rain Dances?

I love Breathless both the title track and the album

[bill g]

A few post Raindance killer songs-

Breathless - Echoes
Harbour of Tears - Running From Paradise, Coming of Age
Rajaz - Three Wishes
Nod & A Wink - Squigley Fair

[ItalProgRules]

I still remenber when I first hear 'Mirage'. It was in 74 or 75. Wow! what a sound. But later when some members of Caravan joined Camel it was not the same. Too smooth. They should changed the name for Caramel

[Smörgåsbord]

Richard Sinclair was/is an excellent vocalist. Who doesn't love "Tell Me"?

[bill g]

Richard Sinclair was/is an excellent vocalist. Who doesn't love "Tell Me"?

He brings something unique to 'Summer Lightning' as well, though things like 'Down of the Farm' which has a nice charm, doesn't work for me quite like his work with Hatfield & The North.

[Mr Rael]

"news soon" on the website it says. Hopefully it involves more than just a new model T-shirt :-)

Don't fall for that. When they posted that message about 2 years ago, I jumped on it and posted a thread on PE hoping someone might have some inside info, but it was not to be.
Too bad. The very thought of a new Camel project got me all excited.