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Moonmadness [Original recording remastered, Extra tracks]

Camel | Format: Audio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (3 Jun 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered, Extra tracks
  • Label: Decca - Pop
  • ASIN: B00005V1B3
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 20,709 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Aristillus 1:56£0.69
Listen  2. Song Within A Song 7:13£0.69
Listen  3. Chord Change 6:43£0.69
Listen  4. Spirit Of The Water 2:06£0.69
Listen  5. Another Night (Album Version) 6:55£0.69
Listen  6. Air Born 5:02£0.89
Listen  7. Lunar Sea (Instrumental Studio Version) 9:07£0.69
Listen  8. Another Night (Single Version) 3:22£0.69
Listen  9. Spirit Of The Water (Demo Version) 2:12£0.69
Listen10. Song Within A Song ("Live At The Hammersmith Odeon" Version) 7:11£0.69
Listen11. Lunar Sea ("Live At The Hammersmith Odeon" Instrumental Version) 9:51Album Only
Listen12. Preparation/Dunkirk 9:31£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Arguably, alongside its immediate predecessor Music Inspired by The Snow Goose (the record which encouraged readers of Melody Maker to vote Camel "The Brightest Hope" in that publication's 1975 year-end poll), Moonmadness is Camel's most acclaimed work; a creamy fusion of soft progressive rock exquisitely coloured with fluttering flutes and recorders (witness the icicle prettiness of "Spirit of The Water"), protracted jazzy extemporisation and--in contemporary parlance--the sort of gossamer "chill-out" passages precursive of latter-day electronic moodists like Air.

Conceptually, four of the pieces are based on the personalities of each band member and even if Peter Bardens and Andy Ward opted-out of offering psychological profiles by penning instrumentals (both fidgety jazz-rock nymbers, "Chord Changes" from Bardens and "Lunar Sea" from Ward), Andrew Latimer compared himself to a soaring glider on the wispy "Air Born" and bassist Doug Ferguson--whose "Another Night" spoke of "dark clouds", "feels like I'm fading" and "can't face the morning"--seemed in dire need of some tea and sympathy. And he probably felt a whole lot worse when the record company badgered Camel into releasing a truncated version as a single (both sides of which are included here as bonus tracks), an unhappy compromise for a band bent on steering clear of the commercial path. Of course, Camel's lack of a natural vocalist at that time proved a hindrance to greater success and--like dinosaurs--they were oblivious to the impending impact of the approaching punk meteorite. Regardless, Moonmadness is an enchanting period piece from a more innocent era. --Kevin Maidment

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Camels best ever! 11 Jun 2004
Format:Audio CD
Moon madness is one of the few albums that I can not fault at all, for any reason. I like most of Camels work very much, but like any band its hard to produce an entire album of blinding classics. This album, however, proves it is possible. There is not even an 'average' track on here they are all fantastic. Its difficult to pick a favourite, but if pushed I would still be torn between 'Chord change' and 'Lunar sea' The playing is fluid and intricate, the production clear and perfect for showing off the rich playing ability of the band. Skillfully, Latimer & co combine rock with jazz in a way that cunningly avoids cliche, and tedious self indulgence, and leaves us with some of the most sublime music to be recorded in the 70's.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Camel Moon Madness 31 July 2005
Format:Audio CD
Now - here we go back to the time when bands could actually play their instruments and knew what they were doing. Buoyed by the success of their previous opus - (music inspired by) The Snow Goose, all the elements came together on Moon Madness and it sounds as fresh today as it did all those years ago.

"Chord Change" and "Song within a song" are sit back and admire-type numbers. Such musicianship! "Spirit of the water" and "Lunar Sea" (hence Moon Madness!)compliment each other perfectly. "Air Born" is a perfect representation of what Andy Latimer (who has carried Camel into the nineties and the twenty-first century) is all about, at once soaring, yet earthy.

Doug Ferguson must have been surprised to find "Another night" lifted as the single from the original release - it belongs here on the album, nestling nicely in the midst of the disc. I haven't mentioned "Aristillus" - well, I should because not only is it the kick-off track but there is certainly no dip in standard here.

Nowadays, when one thinks of classic Camel, it tends to be "Snow Goose" that is referenced. Don't know why because good though that release is (and it is), Moon madness was surely Camel's defining platter. Go buy.

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I have this on Vinyl which is getting worn thin and on CD. It is definitive of the Camel sound, demonstrating the skill of these musicians. Incorporating the trademark Camel beat changes and unique melodies the music takes you to a whole new world. This is a good wind-down CD which while maintaining a cheerful summer feel, relaxes. A definite MUST HAVE for any Camel fan and a great introduction to Canterbury music and the Progressive Rock Genre
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CAMEL ON A HIGH NOTE
For me this is one of the best behind Rain Dances and on a par with Snow Goose.

Fantastic musicians performing well, Prog' with Jazz overtones???? Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. MAGUW
One of my favourite albums
I have always loved this record and have been listening to it a lot recently on CD and it still sounds as great as ever. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mike Davey
How did I miss this?
First bought this many years ago and didn't think too much of it. Finally got around to playing it again recently and suddenly found what so many rated highly. Read more
Published 17 months ago by mike half
Madness
Not to buy this CD actually if you are a lover of 70 Prog Rock - or just good old fashioned Melodic/Symphonic Rock.

This is the best Camel CD bar none. Read more
Published 23 months ago by zippop
Camel rocked...
With the instrumental concept piece that was 'The Snow Goose' out of their systems and mercifully well received, symphonic proggers Camel returned to the studio in early 1976 to... Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2009 by Rob Brook
Fly me to the moon
If I could pick one fault with the rock scene of the early seventies it would be that there were so many talented bands on the scene that inevitably the odd one would slip through... Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2009 by Mark Kibble
Classic Prog Rock
It's an absolute crime that Camel's output is often regarded as second rate when compared with other prog outfits. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2007 by Mr. W. L. Philpot
Lunar magic
'The Snow Goose' may have been the album that broke Camel for most of their fans, but I much prefer this collection of largely exhilarating instrumental excursions. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2007 by D. J. H. Thorn
GO CRAZY!!!
Moonmadness showed Camel returning to the kind of sound that made albums like 'Mirage' and the self titled debut great. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2007 by Stotty
A superlative album - Camel's best!
"Moonmadness" is a wonderful piece of music. It's not a concept album but manages to do what all the very best albums achieve - creates a soundscape into which all of the songs fit... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2007 by alextorres
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