MIRAGE

Camel Review number 5 for me, and this time it is pure pleasure. Along with Moonmadness, I find this to be the top of the line for Camel. And, obviously, many others agree based on the ratings. Warm instrumentals, lush even, in parts, great subdued vocals...everything that made Camel great was here. "White Rider", "Lady Fantasy", Freefall", all are classics of Camel and of prog music in general. I have no problem giving this a 5-star rating although I find I like Moonmadness a little better, but a rating of 5 compared to 4.99 makes no sense anyway. This and Moonmadness are the beginning and, almost, the end of Camel for me. They shone on other albums like their first and Nude, but nothing to compare with here. 5 stars. Thank you, Camel!