Camel - The Single Factor (1982) {1991, Japan 1st Press}

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Artist: Camel
Title: The Single Factor
Year Of Release: 1982 / 1991
Label: Deram / Polydor K.K. #POCD-1830
Genre: Progressive Rock, Art Rock
Quality: WavPack (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320
Total Time: 00:38:53
Total Size: 232 / 98 Mb (Covers)
WebSite: Album Preview

Following the ambitious song cycle Nude, Camel attempted their version of an Alan Parsons Project album with The Single Factor. Considering that Parsons was having hits that year with songs like "Eye in the Sky," it's not surprising that Camel tried to capture the same audience, yet their talent didn't lay with pop music – it lay with atmospheric instrumentals and creating detailed soundscapes. Consequently, The Single Factor sounds a little forced and often fails to capture the group's magic, even though there a few strong moments on the record.

~ Daevid Jehnzen, All Music

Camel - The Single Factor (1982) {1991, Japan 1st Press}

Track List:

01. No Easy Answer [0:02:56.70]
02. You Are The One [0:05:24.42]
03. Heroes [0:04:52.15]
04. Selva [0:03:35.45]
05. Lullabye [0:00:58.13]
06. Sasquatch [0:04:43.30]
07. Manic [0:04:27.02]
08. Camelogue [0:03:42.43]
09. Toady's Goodbye [0:04:08.20]
10. A Heart's Desire [0:01:11.27]
11. End Peace [0:02:52.43]

Personnel:
Andy Latimer - lead vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, Mellotron (B 2), organ (B 4), bass (B 2)
David Paton - bass, backing vocals, lead vocals (A 3)
Chris Rainbow - backing vocals, lead vocals (B 5)
Anthony Phillips - organ (A 3, B 2), grand piano (A 3, B 2, 6), Polymoog (B 2, 6), ARP 2600 (B 6), marimba (B 6), acoustic guitar (A 4), 12-string guitar (B1)
Graham Jarvis - drums
Peter Bardens - organ, Minimoog (B1)
Haydn Bendall - Yamaha CS80 synthesizer (A 3)
Duncan Mackay - Prophet synthesizer (A 4)
Francis Monkman - synclavier (B 2)
Dave Mattacks - drums (A 3)
Simon Phillips - drums (B 1)
Tristan Fry - glockenspiel (B 2)
Jack Emblow - accordion (B 5)

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