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    Posted: January 23 2015 at 09:15
My second favorite Camel album...Moonmadness being my fave.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 23 2015 at 01:13
Nimrodel and Supertwister are the highlights. The other songs aren't bad. I prefer the outtake Autumn

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All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 22 2015 at 11:33
It's alright. It has its moments, but there are tons of other stuff from Camel I like better than any of the tracks on this one. So far the "Nimrodel" medley is my "favorite".

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 22 2015 at 08:10
My favorite is "The White Rider". I've always loved that track! I struggled with "Lady Fantasy", perhaps it's not my cup of tea. It's a fine track...no doubt, It just didn't appeal to me personally. Minus that track, I love the rest of Mirage.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 22 2015 at 06:05
Like it but prefer the debut album and Moonmadness.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 22 2015 at 04:17
Good, yes, but a dress rehearsal for Moonmadness.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 22 2015 at 03:15
first Camel album i listened to, long time ago, I still love it, for me it's one of those timeless albums I could never grow tired of.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 22 2015 at 01:42
It has a very nice lush feel a bit like a comfy sofa. Nothing wrong with it that's for sure. If you want rough edges look elsewhere!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 21 2015 at 16:01
My least fave camel album of the first 8 albums. Lady fantasy is a bit boring
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 18 2015 at 07:57
I don't love it anywhere near as much as many people here do. It's a good album and Freefall is excellent. I guess I prefer Moonmadness a bit over Mirage.  
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 18 2015 at 02:21
Even if Mirage is not my favorite album of Camel, I think that Lady Fantasy is their best song.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 17 2015 at 23:47
My favourite album from them, mainly because of Lady Fantasy and The White Rider. The rest of the album is very similar in my apreciation to Moonmadness (which is very good).
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 17 2015 at 22:39
Originally posted by hellogoodbye hellogoodbye wrote:

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 17 2015 at 20:20
Love Camel, love this album, best song from the entire Camel ouvre that I own, SUPERTWISTER. The tranquil mid-section with Latimer's flute is just Heaven. Quite Canterburian, too.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 17 2015 at 19:21
My 2nd favorite by them, only toped by Harbour Of Tears.
Lady Fantasy is a f**king great song, one of their bests, I think only For Today is better than this track.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 17 2015 at 18:34
While Mirage is undoubtedly a good album, I find Camel's debut more appealing.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 17 2015 at 18:24
Probably my 4th fav by them.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 17 2015 at 18:16
Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

 Time to complete the roster of 1974 top prog albums. How do you feel about Mirage from Camel?


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 17 2015 at 18:03
I have it tied with Moonmadness. Two beautiful gems.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 17 2015 at 17:57
Definitely my fave Camel album (and the 1st one I bought).  No other Camel album I bought after ever measured up to this one.  Nimrodel is a perfect track.
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