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1. Three Wishes

2. Lost And Found

3. The Final Encore

4. Rajaz

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6. Straight To My Heart

7. Sahara

8. Lawrence

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3.0 out of 5 stars A band treading water in the desert...., 29 Jan 2000

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This review is from: Rajaz (Audio CD)

After the high quality of their two recent studio albums "Dust & Dreams" and "Harbour of Tears" this collection displays a lack of either the emotion or the drive shown in recent Camel history.

Sounding more like one of their less good offerings from the 1970's or 80's ( "Rain Dances" springs to mind, with " I can see your house... " keeping it company ) this will appeal mainly to Camel fans who feel the "The Snow Goose" was their finest hour.

I was there then, and I'm here now, but where's the incredible guitar work that characterised "Watching the Bobbins" or "Mother Road"?

There's nothing unpleasant about Rajaz, nothing at all, but there's precious little to stir the soul either. If you've enjoyed the new direction the band have been taking in the 1990's you'll feel ( as I do ) let down by this revisitation of their earlier prog-rock roots. Old timers like me might as well stay home and play "Mirage" again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Progressive Camel are back !, 22 May 2000

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This review is from: Rajaz (Audio CD)

A marvelous and magnificent album by Camel, a true comeback to the real scene of progressive music. Listening to the first song of the album "Three Wishes" flashes me back to "Mirage". Andy's guitar work is fantastic and his masterpieces takes you high out of this world; and that is what was expected this guitar genius. Ton Scherpenzeel's keyboards are great and are played in a way that reminds us of Pete Bardens and are really obvious in "Lost and Found" and "The Final Encore". Colin Bass's bass guitar are also superior, and so is Dave Stewart on drums. In my opinion, this album is breathtaking and something out of this world, and this is a result of a superior teamwork, every one giving out his best. It's really hard for me to select a favorite song or songs because each song has its own theme and entity. Finally, this album is a MUST for all real Camel fans.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Guitar playing with feeling, 7 Jan 2000

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It's good to hear Andy has carried out his promise to record an album with far more of his superb guitar playing. Lets be fair and honest, he must be one of the best and most underated guitarist ever in the world, and that's really saying something! I disagree with some of the previous comments, Camel's concept work has always been a highlight with the dramtic way that Andy and Susan can tell a story, but also yes, it is nice to get back to an album of music, although it is still slightly conceptual. For me, Sahara and Lawrence stand out. I can just feel the hairs standing on the back of my neck the next time Camel play live (hopefully soon!), Lawrence is certainy up there with the classic end songs!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I've been a Camel fan since Snow Goose, but had not picked up on them again after they restarted. Then I saw the were touring, went along, they were still great, and the Dust and... Read more

Published on 8 Jan 2002 by Dvorak19

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality and depth of sound to match the best of Genesis
If you like Genesis and Alan Parsons you will be delighted to hear another band with a similar depth of sound and haunting tunes. Read more

Published on 25 Nov 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars A album that grows on you
A lot of fans are raving about this album and it is very good, if not quite as wonderful as "Dust and Dreams". Read more

Published on 5 Nov 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars What a piece of art!
There's one guitarist and composer who's creations moves me to tears: Andrew Latimer! When I heard Rajaz I just couldn't believe how wonderful it is - it just dosen't het better... Read more

Published on 28 Aug 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars A retrograde step back into the 1970's
I have been a big Camel fan for over 25 years, and I really wanted to rave about this record. Unfortunately, this could be Camel from anytime up till about 1980. Read more

Published on 27 Jan 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Latimer has pulled a rabbit out of the hat - again!!
A classic album, encompassing the very best of all that is camel. Latimer excels himself in guitar riffs that rank amongst the best ever - sahara, three wishes, lawrence, rajaz... Read more

Published on 6 Jan 2000 by sogrod@dmu.ac.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars Camel's best album for years.
A recipe for "Rajaz":

1. Take all of the best bits of Camel through the years (eg Ice, the solo from Lies, Unevensong, Never Let Go, Stationary Traveller, etc,... Read more

Published on 13 Dec 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A strong album that explores as well as rediscovers.
When I heard the first few minutes of this album, I thought I had been sent a Pink Floyd album by mistake. Read more

Published on 22 Nov 1999 by simonwhild@aol.com

4.0 out of 5 stars Camel back to their best
As a long time Camel fan I bought this CD on spec, despite having been disappointed with their more recent offerings. Read more

Published on 18 Nov 1999 by dfarquhar@rushmoor.gov.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars This album is brilliant.
This is pure quality. Whether you're new to Camel or a fan of old you won't be disappointed. The track listing above only shows 7 tracks but there are actually 8 - the last track... Read more

Published on 2 Nov 1999