Camel's Sahara, do you rate it?
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Topic: Camel's Sahara, do you rate it?
Posted By: Matthew _Gill
Subject: Camel's Sahara, do you rate it?
Date Posted: July 07 2016 at 17:07
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Sahara by Camel (1999) A song that seems to be liked by those familiar with it but a song rarely mentioned amongst the great Camel tracks or prog instrumentals? How do you rate it? ------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpOoJ0OTLg0&t" rel="nofollow - Click here to see a mind-blowing Flashlight |
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Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: July 07 2016 at 17:23
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It's a wonderful track off a terrific album! It's one of those situations where it falls outside the `classic period' of the group that everyone knows and loves and have overdosed on so much over the years, yet those who explore the (often worthwhile) later releases of these kind of bands know there's still special moments to be found here and there. 
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Posted By: Matthew _Gill
Date Posted: July 07 2016 at 17:29
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Rajaz is the best Camel album imo, I love the chilled pacing. Set to a Camel's trot apparently. TBH I feel Camel's strongest period was their last 4 albums, it's strange not many give recognition to their 1991-2002 period. The track Sahara reminds me very much of Floyd's careful with that Axe Eugene. Chilled out with an edgy bit in the middle. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpOoJ0OTLg0&t" rel="nofollow - Click here to see a mind-blowing Flashlight |
Posted By: Magnum Vaeltaja
Date Posted: July 07 2016 at 20:11
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A very nice track from a solid album; very Satriani-esque at time, I find. An 8 for me. ------------- when i was a kid a doller was worth ten dollers - now a doller couldnt even buy you fifty cents |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: July 07 2016 at 21:11
| One of my favorite Camel tracks. Excellent guitar work, accompanied by fantastic instrumentation. |
Posted By: The-time-is-now
Date Posted: July 08 2016 at 00:27
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10. -------------  One of my best achievements in life was to find this picture :D |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: July 08 2016 at 00:44
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Pretty good considering the, to me at least, sterile production job. Latter day Camel tends to be on the old-man-watching-the-sea side of things, but in this case it rather works. 6 for me. Nothing outstanding though. ------------- The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: July 08 2016 at 01:48
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Solid and well-played, but not outstanding. I agree with Guldbamsen on this one. This is the work of a team of seniors who know how to play, but cannot reach the Champions League. 6.5/10 rounded down. ------------- 
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Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: July 08 2016 at 01:58
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Had it been released in the 20s, Rajaz would be the album of the century. ------------- Curiosity killed a cat, Schroedinger only half. My poor home recorded stuff at https://yellingxoanon.bandcamp.com |
Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: July 08 2016 at 04:04
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11. Rajaz is simply sensational. ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Posted By: Mormegil
Date Posted: July 08 2016 at 07:53
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It goes to 11. ------------- Welcome to the middle of the film. |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: July 09 2016 at 06:14
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Best song on a fantastic album. There is so much emotion in Andy's playing! ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: O666
Date Posted: July 09 2016 at 10:44
| 9/10 . |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: July 10 2016 at 13:34
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Great track. ------------- |
Posted By: Matthew _Gill
Date Posted: July 11 2016 at 05:24
I always get a sense of a Satriani influence when listening to this beautiful latter Camel track. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpOoJ0OTLg0&t" rel="nofollow - Click here to see a mind-blowing Flashlight |
Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: September 14 2016 at 06:15
| The entire album is a masterpiece. |
Posted By: Son.of.Tiresias
Date Posted: September 14 2016 at 07:06
Agree. Latter day Camel is mostly just dull, this album makes me feel sad actually. So does "Harbour of Tears" from 1996 but itīs meant to be do that (perhaps) īcos Latimer wrote it in memory of his father who had died just recently ? Itīs a very emotional album but doesnīt make me too sad, much better than "Rajaz" in everything really, but nothing really outstanding either for me. ------------- You may see a smile on Tony Banksī face but thatīs unlikely. |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: September 14 2016 at 08:23
| 7.5 rounded to 8. My favourite on Rajaz (which itself isn't actually among my Camel favourite albums). Good authentic heartfelt music, great guitar, but nothing all too exciting. |