[.ca] Stationary Traveller

prog and new wave...a perfect match!:
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.

The Camel isn't lost in the desert:
Don't expect another "Lady fantasy" song on this album as it is something else more like Alan Parson's style. Prog purists won't like it, but I am sinner, so I enjoy every minutes on this album. There is only one song that I find very average on this album and it is "Cloak and dagger man". Camel should always end up their shows with song "Long goodbyes" as it is a great exit song: < >

ONE OF A KIND:
I love progressive rock, Camel is one of my favorites groups, I bought pressure points, rain dances and the single factor before stationary traveller and i get a great a surprise, this album is the resume of good works and it has a lot of nostalgia in their songs, "long goodbyes" is a masterpiece... Camel just great¡¡¡

Not a bad album...:
... but definitely NOT intended to Camel fans. This is one more mid-80s commercial approach that followed ¨The Single Factor¨ which -confessed by the band's producer- was an attempt to keep the good relationship with the record company by that moment. Fortunately later releases like ¨Dust And Dreams¨ brought Camel spirit back. Stationary Traveller is an FM oriented work. A pop-shifted album made by one of the best proggressive bands. And you'll notice this: they musicality is still recognizeable among simple and easy tunes. Classic Camel fans, avoid it. Pop FM radio lovers: perhaps you'll find a couple of good songs on it.

Lo mejor de Camel:
Una expresión mayor del rock clásico. A mi entender este álbum es el mejor de esta banda. Es imperdible, desde el primero hasta el último de sus temas. Oir este cd es verdaderamente placentero. Es un clásico que permanecerá por siempre vigente.

• Pressure Points \oInstrumental\c
• Refugee
• Vopos
• Cloak and Dagger Man
• Stationary Traveller \oInstrumental\c
• West Berlin
• Fingertips
• Missing \oInstrumental\c
• After Words \oInstrumental\c
• Long Goodbyes