- Audio CD (16 Dec 1997)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Musicrama
- ASIN: B000003PAQ
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. City Life |
| 2. Nude |
| 3. Drafted |
| 4. Docks |
| 5. Beached |
| 6. Landscapes |
| 7. Changing Places |
| 8. Pomp & Circumstance |
| 9. Please Come Home |
| 10. Reflections |
| 11. Captured |
| 12. Homecoming |
| 13. Lies |
| 14. Birthday Cake |
| 15. Nude's Return |
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
After three disappointing albums and numerous high impact lineup changes, Nude represents yet another facelift for Camel. However, this time the results are better, and this album is arguably Camel's best since 1974's 'Mirage'.
If you can imagine Pink Floyd, Vangelis and Supertramp collaborating together on a movie soundtrack, you're pretty close to what Andrew Latimer and co. have pulled off here. In fact, I would go as far to say that Nude is the album that 'The Snow Goose' should have been back in 1975.
A highly conceptual work, for the most part, Nude is instrumental, but the addition of selected vocals/lyrics, dotted throughout the material compliments the overall collection of tracks on offer. The atmospheric 'Docks' and the swashbuckling 'Captured' are the best instrumental efforts, with 'Drafted' and 'Lies' being the best vocal led numbers. Andrew Latimer's guitar work is effortlessly good, and the atmospheres, moods and pastel shadings he creates raise the musical standard of the album to a very high level, which is quite incredible considering the predominantly keyboard based sound on the record. Some of the sounds he manages to bleed from the instrument are quite amazing. He also contributes some outstanding flute work.
The only downsides on Nude are the amount of short 30 to 60 second tracks that link the longer songs. Also the lack of a real top quality drummer causes the rhythmn section to lack any real punch. Although the usually excellent Andy Ward plays on the album, it seems that the personal problems he was suffering at this stage of his Camel career were spilling over into his work.
However, these are minor complaints, and I would say that any fans of post Roger Waters Floyd will find lots to enjoy here. Nude is a great chillout album, best enjoyed with the lights dimmed and a good bottle of red opened.
If you can imagine Pink Floyd, Vangelis and Supertramp collaborating together on a movie soundtrack, you're pretty close to what Andrew Latimer and co. have pulled off here. In fact, I would go as far to say that Nude is the album that 'The Snow Goose' should have been back in 1975.
A highly conceptual work, for the most part, Nude is instrumental, but the addition of selected vocals/lyrics, dotted throughout the material compliments the overall collection of tracks on offer. The atmospheric 'Docks' and the swashbuckling 'Captured' are the best instrumental efforts, with 'Drafted' and 'Lies' being the best vocal led numbers. Andrew Latimer's guitar work is effortlessly good, and the atmospheres, moods and pastel shadings he creates raise the musical standard of the album to a very high level, which is quite incredible considering the predominantly keyboard based sound on the record. Some of the sounds he manages to bleed from the instrument are quite amazing. He also contributes some outstanding flute work.
The only downsides on Nude are the amount of short 30 to 60 second tracks that link the longer songs. Also the lack of a real top quality drummer causes the rhythmn section to lack any real punch. Although the usually excellent Andy Ward plays on the album, it seems that the personal problems he was suffering at this stage of his Camel career were spilling over into his work.
However, these are minor complaints, and I would say that any fans of post Roger Waters Floyd will find lots to enjoy here. Nude is a great chillout album, best enjoyed with the lights dimmed and a good bottle of red opened.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This not an album to listen to in the background. Rather, it's one to savour, to try to understand what the story is all about.
I feel that as time went on, Camel's music became a little more thoughtful and considered. By this time, Mr Latimer and co. didn't need to show off their considerable technical prowess with their instruments all the time. Instead, they could use their skills to convey a message, or story, in what they were playing. Anyway, the first wave of the Punk explosion had been and gone by this time and it must have left huge shockwaves for the "prog" bands that were still together.
There is a deeply moving story played out here. One which I've returned to regularly over the years. I won't go into reams about it, just to ask you to buy this CD, open the booklet and read the story (and lyrics) contained within. It's well worth the effort, I assure you...
I feel that as time went on, Camel's music became a little more thoughtful and considered. By this time, Mr Latimer and co. didn't need to show off their considerable technical prowess with their instruments all the time. Instead, they could use their skills to convey a message, or story, in what they were playing. Anyway, the first wave of the Punk explosion had been and gone by this time and it must have left huge shockwaves for the "prog" bands that were still together.
There is a deeply moving story played out here. One which I've returned to regularly over the years. I won't go into reams about it, just to ask you to buy this CD, open the booklet and read the story (and lyrics) contained within. It's well worth the effort, I assure you...
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Camel's first concept album since 1975's 'Snow Goose', this is one of their finest works, combining an interesting and poignant story with magnificent melodies and impeccable playing. By this time Camel's progressive style had become deeply unfashionable in New Wave Britain, and consequently this marvellous piece of mainly instrumental music, as good as anything produced in prog's 70s heyday, was ignored by critics and most of the buying public. Nevertheless, it has always been highly regarded by Camel's fans. It was the last Camel album to feature the distinctive and inventive drumming of founder member Andy Ward, and as such is a fitting tribute to his great contribution to Camel's sound over the years. Excellent from start to finish.
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Subjective appraisal of Nude (no bias whatsoever honest!)
Camel's unique brand of Canterbury infused symphonic prog often flatters to deceive. Granted one cannot deny idiosyncratic highlights interspersed throughout their extensive career... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Master of Sensation
CAMEL DO IT AGAIN
This was a CD to replace vinyl buy.
Keen fan since Snow Goose, this is one of the great albums. Live this was amazing, superb musicians in every line up. Read more
Keen fan since Snow Goose, this is one of the great albums. Live this was amazing, superb musicians in every line up. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. MAGUW
Best ever
To me the best Camel album, even better than Snow Goose or Rain Dances. Fantastic atmosphere and dramatic moods : a couple of song are masterpieces.
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Carlo Stefano Griffini
Gives me goose bumps just thinking about it!
I have had this on vinyl for many years and it has always been a favorite. I cannot get this in North America, so I am ordering it from the UK site. Read more
Published on 25 May 2006 by D. A. Mannock
Progtastic pop pickers!
I hate prog, Seriously I do, but I love this album. "Landscapes" is simply heart wrenching.
Published on 31 Jan 2006 by The Red Menace
Big Dissappointment
Having read all the glowing reports on this album I duly ordered it from Amazon.
I have to say that it is a massive dissappointment. Read more
I have to say that it is a massive dissappointment. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2004 by M.A.Webster
Timeless
I have a mint condition copy of this on Vinyl but couldn't resist the temptation of the CD copy. This is an album that you don't need on CD because you won't want to skip tracks... Read more
Published on 11 July 2003 by tone-deaf
Corking!
What the concept album is all about! Superb, original, serious, grown-up rock music. Based on the story of someone left behind by war, the pivotal point of the album is summed up... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2001 by Bubba
Top ten desert island album
This is the album that first introduced me to Camel and what a one to get started with. Reflections still plays in my mind even after 10 years - its so hauntingly relaxing. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2000
A beautiful, moving and melodic concept album
One of Camel's finest, a must-listen for people who like Pink Floyd, Mike Oldfield, Dire Straits, etc. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2000
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