Camel - Rain Dances (1977) [2014 SACD]

The band’s fifth release, Rain Dances is Camel at its best, offering the most consistent and representative package in their saga. The addition of Caravan-cofounder Richard Sinclair proves profitable, as do a few colorist touches by Brian Eno on “Elke.” Mel Collins’ woodwinds are among the highlights, especially on “Tell Me” and the title track. From beginning to end, this project flows gracefully.


Tracks:

01.First Light 04:59
02.Metrognome 04:20
03.Tell Me 04:08
04.Highways Of The Sun 04:31
05.Unevensong 05:36
06.One Of These Days I'll Get An Early Night 05:54
07.Elke 04:30
08.Skylines 04:29
09.Rain Dances 03:01
10.Highways Of The Sun (Single Version) 04:02

Personnel:

Andrew Latimer: Guitars, Piano, Mini Moog, Bass, Glockenspiel, Backing vocals, Lead vocals
Peter Bardens: Organ, Piano, Electric piano, Mini Moog, String, Clavinet
Andy Ward: Drums, Percussion, Ocarina, Glockenspiel, Talking drum
Richard Sinclair: Bass, Lead vocals
Mel Collins: Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone, Soprano saxophone, Clarinet, Bass flute, Brass arrangements
Guest musicians:
Martin Drover: Trumpet, Flugel horn
Malcolm Griffiths: Trombone
Brian Eno: Mini Moog, Electric piano, Piano
Fiona Hibbert: Harp