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Originally formed as a trio named The Brew consisting of Andrew Latimer, drummer Andy Ward and bassist Doug Ferguson, the band released an album as the backing-band for singer-songwriter Phillip Goodhand-Tait entitled “I Think I’ll Write a Song”. After recruiting keyboardist Peter Bardens and changing their name to Camel, the group signed with MCA Records who issued their eponymously-titled debut in 1972.
The album failed to draw any attention and Camel subsequently signed with Deram Records to release their sophomore “Mirage” in 1974. Despite not charting in the UK, “Mirage” found success in the States, earning the band a three-month tour of the U.S.'s west coast. The band’s third “The Snow Goose” (1975), inspired by the Paul Gallico novella of the same name, marked Camel’s official breakthrough. The album, which reached No. 30 in the UK albums chart was considered a masterpiece in symphonic rock, and gained an intimidatingly positive response from the musical press.
Camel’s subsequent album “Moonmadness” (1976), became the band’s highest charting album in the States, however was the last to feature the original line-up, with Ferguson departing shortly after its release. He was replaced by Richard Sinclair for the band’s fourth full-length “Rain Dances” in 1977, and as tensions were running high between Latimer and Bardens, the latter left the group following the release of “Breathless” in 1978.
With the emergence of punk rock, Camel’s brand of progressive rock took a hit both in terms of sales and press coverage, and their 1979 album “I Can See Your House From Here” received less attention than any of its predecessors. In 1981 Camel returned to release another concept album “Nude”, marking the departure of Ward with a serious hand injury, followed by “The Single Factor” in 1982, and “Stationary Traveller” in 1984. The same year the live album “Pressure Points” was issued, and following being dropped by Deram, Camel underwent an extended hiatus until 1991. Having packed his things and moved to California, Latimer, now the only consistent member of Camel, started the label Camel Productions, through which he issued Camel’s 1991 album “Dust and Dreams”.
Latimer has subsequently released “Harbour of Tears” in 1996, “Rajaz” in 1999, and “A Nod and a Wink” in 2002. The compilation album “Rainbows End: An Anthology 1973-1985” saw its release in 2010, followed by a re-recording of “The Snow Goose” in 2013.
Avis
Kicked off prompt at 7.30pm - no support band (no need that's why). Andy and the current line up went through first half playing "Moonmadness" so note perfect it was like dropping the vinyl and having them spring out and start playing in front of you. Skilful, ear-worm melodies. Colin Bass did a lovely job on vocals especially "Spirit of the Water" - they made the album sound still fresh and intriguing.
Second half was material old and newer. "Ice" was played with love and got a great reaction. The wonderful "Lady Fantasy" finished the set and was powerful - this song's from 1974 but still takes you somewhere pastoral and folky.
The whole gig took you somewhere more positive and caring than today's world - credit to Latimer sticking to his guns and his sound.
The line up other than Andy (guitars; flute; recorder) had Colin Bass (er, bass); Denis Clement (drums and superb); and the wonderful Pete Jones (keyboards; saxophone. All except Denis did vocals at different point.
Simply superb and RAH a great venue with well-produced sound.
jerome-stewart
RAH était le dernier show de la tournée et il a tenu la promesse habituelle de qualité.Non seulement les morceaux de Moonmadness étaient proches des originaux,mais la seconde partie était ponctués de nouveaux arrangements de bons gouts. L'apport de Pete Jones donne au groupe un fraicheur qui motive à mon avis,Andy,Denis et Colin.J'ai beaucoup apprecié la cocote à la guitare d'Andy sur "end of the line",une excellente idée,puis les deux intervention de Pete au saxo,dont Camel était orphelin depuis Mel Colins.Rajaz fut exceptionnel !
Je suis assez confiant sur un futur projet,car Pete Jones mérite de figurer dans un Album de Camel.Il en a l'esprit,le talent et il donne envie de se défoncer pour lui aussi.Connaissant Andy,si il veut laisser un patrimoine encore plus vaste,il doit composer avec Pete et colin pour offrir un ultime joyau aux fans.
Daniel Occhini
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The venue was packed, not just with hardcore Camel fans but a fair proportion were dragged along wives and sons.
The first set was, in full, the album they were celebrating during this tour, followed by an extended set 2 of assorted tracks. Remarkably faithful to the original sound but jazzed up/rocked up in places to make the occasion something special.
Not only was this a fantastic gig but it was nice to see 2 veterans of prog rock clearly having fun together on stage, accompanied by incredibly talented new(ish) members.
Cythes
Toulouse (1992 with greet Andy),Paris Café de la danse and London Astoria (1996) with greet andy x2,Clermont ferrant et Paris Bataclan (2000) greet and photos in Clermont,Paris Elysée Montmartre(2003)(invited),Zurich (2014) greet and photo,London Royal albert hall (2018) Vip
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