Camel - Camel (1973) {2009 Japan Mini LP SHM-CD Remaster}
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This is the first CAMEL album. Surprisingly progressive, a bit like early FOCUS, although maybe less hard rock (the electric guitar is slightly more shy). The keyboards are mostly floating and rythmic organ full of effects, and some mellotron, piano and VCS3 parts. The bass is quite present and rather complex. There are tons of sophisticated drums. The lead vocals are very good, as always. You listen the early CAMEL mainly because of the outstanding keyboards.

Furthermore, the music fluctuates uncertainly between arty improvisations, jazz-inflected rhythms, and uninspired rock numbers. There are hints of promise scattered throughout the album, yet the record never gels into something special.

Big debut for Camel! It contains more jazzy sound than most of the albums in progressive rock music. But it has a little harder sound, too. The strongest songs are in the middle of the album which is unusually for most of the albums. Songs like Six Ate, Separation and Never Let Go make the album essential. 


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Tracklist:
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01. Slow Yourself Down
02. Mystic Queen
03. Six Ate
04. Separation
05. Never Let Go
06. Curiosity
07. Arubaluda
08. Never Let Go (Single Version) (bonus track)
09. Homage To The God Of Light (Live) (bonus track)

*2009 Univeral Japan | UICY-94130 {2009 Japan Mini LP SHM-CD Remaster}



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