I CAN SEE YOUR HOUSE FROM HERE

The last Camel album of the 70's is not as bad as it might seem looking at the year number. Not much has been left for a classic progressive rock fan. A lot to offer for a crossover prog-pop-new-wave fan. Compositions are mostly made out of clever ideas and arrangements are decent. I like the inclusion of Kit Watkins as second keyboardist. Not only is he a clever player but also contributes a decent instrumental "Eye of the storm" which is reminiscent of late 70's Happy the Man stuff he did and he uses a particular synth colour. Abundance of keyboards on this album is evident, not only as a lead instrument but also to create textures. "Who we are" and "Ice" are two obvious progressive-laden numbers. "Ice" stand outs by being one of the most reflective numbers Camel ever did, so many emotions and melancholy - only Hackett could compare. At the end of the track, acoustic guitar provides a way to say good-bye to the classic era of Camel. On a more commercial side, I find romantic pop-prog numbers outstanding and comparable to Genesis. "Hymn to her" and "Your love is stranger than mine" are both good additions to the album. This is a crossover prog album that will find its fans equally in and out of band supporters circle.