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BREATHLESS

Camel

 

Symphonic Prog

3.17 | 960 ratings

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somtam
4 stars Breathless seems to divide opinion. I've been a huge fan of Camel since I first heard Snowgoose in 1980, and I'm very fond of Breathless. The band had started to fracture with it's move to a lighter, slighlty sound incorporating jazz elements. Quite different from those great early albums but, since I like jazz it works fine for me. Oddly, it also sounds like a happy, sunny record. So to the tracks on this album. Breathless is a lovely gentle opener and showcases Richard Sinclair's warm vocals and Mel Collins flute. Echoes is a great track and one of two highlights. Wing and a Prayer is a pleasant album track. Down on the Farm is fun and whimsical but one I'd usually skip these days. Starlight Ride is peaceful and pretty. Next up is Summer Lightning and one that polarises opinion; I think it's one of Camel's finest tracks and the propelling dancy rhythm, and superb guitar are magical. You Make Me Smile is less successful and is rather plodding and dull. The Sleeper is a strong jazz-orientated piece. Finally, Rainbow's End is sweet, like a lullabye, but not particularly memorable. I wish Camel had stayed with this light jazz-inflected style for the next album, I Can See Your House.
somtam | 4/5 |

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