CAMEL - Breathless (1978-2013) RM / SHM-CD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

With Rain Dances, Camel began exploring shorter, more concise songs, but it wasn't until its follow-up, Breathless, that they truly made a stab at writing pop songs. Although they didn't completely abandon improvisational prog rock – there are several fine, jazzy interludes – most of the record is comprised of shorter songs designed for radio play. While the group didn't quite achieve that goal, Breathless is nevertheless a more accessible record than Camel's other albums, which tend to focus on instrumentals. Here, they try to be a straightforward prog rock band, and while the results are occasionally a little muddled, it is on the whole surprisingly successful. by Daevid Jehnzen

Tracklist:

1. Breathless 4:20
Peter Bardens / Andy Latimer / Andy Ward 

2. Echoes 7:20
Peter Bardens / Andy Latimer / Andy Ward 

3. Wing and Prayer 4:46
Andy Latimer

4. Down on the Farm 4:25
Andy Latimer

5. Starlight Ride 3:26
Andy Latimer

6. Summer Lightening 6:10
Andy Latimer

7. You Make me Smile 4:18
Andy Latimer

8. The Sleeper 7:08
Peter Bardens / Mel Collins / Andy Latimer / Andy Ward

9. Rainbow's End 3:01
Andy Latimer
Credits:
Bass, Vocals – Richard Sinclair
Drums, Percussion – Andy Ward
Flute, Saxophone – Mel Collins
Guitar, Synthesizer [CS 80/50], Vocals – Andrew Latimer
Keyboards – Peter Bardens
Producer – Camel, Mick Glossop