Camel Album: “Stationary Traveller”

When this album was released in 1985 by Camel, it left me breathless. The album is truly a masterpiece. In this remastered edition we have a chance to loisten to the epic song "Pressue Points" in its full length (Previously released live on "Pressure Points Live" in 1985) and all its glory. As a taster for old Camel fans we also have a chance to listen to the previously unreleased song (Originally released in 1985 Pressure Points Concert film) "In The Arms of the Waltzing Frauleins". The rest of this concept album focuses on the political, emotional and loneliness themes. "Stationary Traveller", "Vopos", "Long Goodbyes" and "West Berlin" are other highlights. Andrew Latimer's playing and songwriting has never been this much emotional and effective. I believe this album is the best album I have heard during 80's and I really miss the live version of "Stationary Traveller" here. All in all I strongly suggest to any fan of Progressive rock to buy this CD.

While the preceding Camel album, "A Single Factor", was a blatant attempt to produce a hit single, Stationary Traveller attempted to squeeze out that last battle cry for progressive rock while embracing the trends of 1984, and was a miraculous artistic success. The loose concept is held together about as tightly as conceivable, every song or instrumental leading brilliantly into the next, all at least good, and the sum far exceeding the parts. It is here that guitarist Latimer assumes the mantle of leadership unchallenged, thanks to keening guitar solos that seem to awe in their own stark beauty. Judicious use of Alan Parsons' alumnus Chris Rainbow adds to the accessibility of the recording. From start to finish, this is a masterpiece. If possible, seek out the live video "Pressure Points" which features strong renditions of every song on this CD along with prior Camel classics.

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I think this is the best album of Camel after Rajaz.A Pop-Rock album with variety of music and with genius of Andrew Latimer. good songs from susan hoover and many many more...!!!!

SO if you don't listen that yet, Try it!!!!!

Camel has been one of my favorite band. There are a couple of really great songs in this album and I like them very much but I think Moonmadness, Snowgoose, Raindances and breathless are their musical peaks. But the beauty of 'long goodbyes' is one of the best among Camel songs as well as the title song. Really lovely album but I miss Peter always.

One of the greatest albums i ever heard in my life, great music..