CAMEL - Mirage (1974-2013) RM / SHM-CD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

With their second album, Mirage, Camel begin to develop their own distinctive sound, highlighted by the group's liquid, intricate rhythms and the wonderful, unpredictable instrumental exchanges by keyboardist Pete Bardens and guitarist Andy Latimer. Camel also distinguish themselves from their prog rock peers with the multi-part suite "Lady Fantasy," which suggests the more complex directions they would take a few albums down the line. Also, Latimer's graceful flute playing distinguishes several songs on the record, including "Supertwister," and it's clear that he has a more supple technique than such contemporaries as Ian Anderson. Camel are still ironing out some quirks in their sound on Mirage, but it's evident that they are coming into their own. by Daevid Jehnzen

Tracklist:

1. Freefall 5:54
Peter Bardens

2. Supertwister 3:23
Peter Bardens

3. Nimrodel - The procession - The White Rider 9:18
Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider

4. Earthrise 6:41
Peter Bardens / Andy Latimer

5. Lady Fantasy : Encounter / Smiles For You / Lady Fantasy 12:45
Peter Bardens / Doug Ferguson / Andy Latimer / Andy Ward
- Bonus Tracks -

6. Supertwister (Bonus, Live 1974) 3:14

7. Mystic Queen (Bonus, Live 1974) 6:09

8. Arubaluba (Bonus, Live 1974) 7:44

9. Lady Fantasy (Bonus, Original Basing Street Studios Mix 1973) 12:59
Credits:
Bass – Doug Ferguson
Drums, Percussion – Andy Ward
Guitar, Flute, Vocals – Andrew Latimer
Organ, Piano, Synthesizer [Mini Moog], Mellotron, Vocals – Peter Bardens