CAMEL - Rain Dances (1977-2014) Mini LP Platinum SHM-CD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The band's fifth release, Rain Dances is Camel at its best, offering the most consistent and representative package in their saga. The addition of Caravan-cofounder Richard Sinclair proves profitable, as do a few colorist touches by Brian Eno on "Elke." Mel Collins' woodwinds are among the highlights, especially on "Tell Me" and the title track. From beginning to end, this project flows gracefully. by Matthew Plichta

Tracklist:

1 First Light 4:59

Alto Saxophone – Mel Collins
Bass – Richard Sinclair
Drums – Andy Ward
Guitar [6 String Guitar], Twelve-String Guitar [12 String Guitar], Panpipes – Andrew Latimer
Synthesizer [Mini Moog, String Synthesizer] – Peter Bardens
Written-By – Latimer, Bardens
2 Metrognome 4:20
Bass, Vocals – Richard
Drums, Percussion – Andy
Electric Piano, Organ, Synthesizer [String Synthesizer] – Peter
Guitar – Andrew
Tenor Saxophone – Mel
Written-By – Latimer, Bardens
3 Tell Me 4:08
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet – Mel
Electric Piano, Synthesizer [Mini Moog] – Peter
Finger Cymbals, Glockenspiel – Andy
Fretless Bass, Backing Vocals, Flute – Andrew
Lead Vocals, Harmony Vocals [Harmonies] – Richard
Written-By – Latimer, Bardens
4 Highways Of The Sun 4:31
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Andrew
Bass – Richard
Bass Flute, Concert Flute – Mel
Drums, Percussion [Liquid Boo Bams], Percussion – Andy
Electric Piano, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Organ, Synthesizer [Mini Moog, String Synthesizer] – Peter
Written-By – Latimer, Bardens
5 Unevensong 5:36
Bass, Vocals [1st Vocal] – Richard
Clavinet, Synthesizer [Mini Moog, String Synthesizer], Electric Piano, Sounds [Car Horns] – Peter
Drums, Rototoms, Percussion – Andy
Guitar, Vocals [2nd Vocal] – Andrew
Written-By – Latimer, Ward, Bardens
6 One Of These Days I'll Get An Early Night 5:54
Alto Saxophone – Mel
Bass – Richard
Drums, Talking Drum, Percussion – Andy
Guitar – Andrew
Piano – Peter
Trombone – Malcolm Griffiths
Trumpet – Martin Drover
Written-By – Latimer, Ward, Collins, Bardens, Sinclair
7 Elke 4:30
Electric Piano, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Synthesizer [Mini Moog, String Synthesizer], Guitar [Fuzz Guitars], Flute – Andrew
Harp – Fiona Hibbert
Synthesizer [Mini Moog], Electric Piano, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Sounds [Random Notes], Bells – Eno
Written-By – Latimer
8 Skylines 4:29
Alto Saxophone – Mel
Drums, Whistle [Swanee Whistle], Drums [Tunisian Clay Drums] – Andy
Electric Piano, Synthesizer [Mini Moog, String Synthesizer] – Peter
Flugelhorn – Martin Drover
Guitar [6 String Guitar], Twelve-String Guitar [12 String Guitar], Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Guitar [Feedback], Bass Guitar – Andrew
Trombone – Malcolm Griffiths
Written-By – Latimer, Ward, Bardens
9 Rain Dances 3:01
Guitar [Pizzicato Guitars], Glockenspiel, Piano [Treated Piano] – Andrew
Soprano Saxophone – Mel Collins
Synthesizer [String Synthesizer, Mini Moog] – Peter
Written-By – Latimer, Bardens
10 Highways Of The Sun (Single Version) 4:02
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Andrew
Bass – Richard
Bass Flute, Concert Flute – Mel
Drums, Percussion [Liquid Boo Bams], Percussion – Andy
Electric Piano, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Organ, Synthesizer [Mini Moog, String Synthesizer] – Peter
Written-By – Latimer, Bardens