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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Important page in the history of Camel, 20 Jun 2001
By A Customer
Camel is first and foremost a Progressive Rock band having released many superb themed albums. This is not one of them. That said, I do however feel that this album is a must for any dedicated fan of Camel as it forms an important part of Camels history.Some of the tracks have a sort of commercially pop(ish) feel to them particularly, 'Wing and a Prayer', 'Down on the Farm', 'You make me smile'. However, these do still retain that familiar Camel feel. On the other hand, 'Echoes', 'Breathless', 'Sleeper', 'Starlight Ride', and my favourite 'Summer Lightning', these are all typical Camel Masterpieces combining superb instrumental sections (Echoes), Andy Latimers ace guitar solos (Summer Lightning is super!), great bass and keyboards, and the heartfelt melodies that are typical of Camel. 'Rainbows End' in its quiet reverie finishes the album off well. I love this album, it's that little bit different, but I would recommend it to anyone.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The last album with Peter Bardens., 29 Dec 2003
This '78 album was the last with founder member Peter Bardens.I read some bad reviews about this album, but when I'd heard it, I very much liked it. There's plenty of beautiful songs like Rainbows' end, Summer lightning, Echoes. The Whole album was made in slight rock-jazzy style ,like Rain Dances.Here you can hear signs of pop, more commercial sounds.But still it's great CAMEL with their unique sound and style.Brethless is great album for everyone who likes music of CAMEL!Try it and you won't be disapointed!
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
When it's good, it's very, very good!, 21 Nov 2002
'Patchy' is probably the best word to describe this follow-up to 'Rain Dances', with which it has much in common. Among Camel fans, this is probably the album about which opinions are most divided, with some loving it, and others loathing it. The second and last studio album to feature the voice and bass-playing of Richard Sinclair, this was made at an unhappy time for the band, with guitarist Andy Latimer and keyboardist Peter Bardens pulling apart rather than working together, and Bardens left the band before the promotional tour. Taking that into account, it is remarkable how upbeat and happy this album sounds! Certainly more 'poppy' in style than previous releases, there are undoubtedly some weak songs here ('Down on the Farm', written by Richard Sinclair, is pretty awful, and 'Wing and a Prayer' is not much better), but the good stuff is very good indeed. I would particularly single out the beautiful title track, 'Echoes', one of Camel's best songs, ‘The Sleeper' which continues the jazz-rock feel of their previous album, and 'Summer Lightning' (although hated by some for its disco-leanings), which features an Andy Latimer guitar solo of sheer melodic brilliance. If you love early 70s Camel, you probably won't like this at all, but if 'Rain Dances' or 'I can See Your House From Here' are more your style, you will find this very enjoyable.
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