Camel
‘Breathless’: How Camel Held Back The New Wave
The progressive rock staples had a long-established audience by the late 1970s, and proved it again with their new UK release of September 22, 1978.
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Features1 week ago‘Rain Dances’: Camel Rise To The Punk Competition
The band's fifth album made the UK Top 20 at the height of the new wave movement.
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Features2 weeks ago
‘Dust And Dreams’: How Camel Found The Promised Land
After a lengthy hiatus through much of the 80s, Camel released ’Dust And Dreams‘ in 1991, marking a stirring and emotional return to form.
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Features1 month ago
The Best Guitar Solos: 100 Hair-Raising Moments
The best guitar solos – from driving riffs to technical displays of mastery – make a song complete and more often than not, transcend the track entirely.
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Features2 months ago
The Best Songs Based On Books
From songs by The Beatles to Rick Wakeman, Metallica to The Rolling Stones, uDiscover Music uncovers the best songs inspired by books.
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Features2 months ago
10 Must-Own Prog Albums
Our prog rock buying guide features some undisputed prog landmarks and lesser-appreciated gems of the genre. Dig in!
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Features2 months ago
‘A Nod And A Wink’: Unlocking The Secrets Of Camel’s Last Album
Focusing on childhood dreams, ‘A Nod And A Wink’ was influenced by events close to mainstay Andy Latimer’s heart and remains the band’s final album to date.
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Features3 months ago
Peter Bardens: Camel’s Keyboard Wizard
Peter Bardens came to the attention of record buyers when he joined Camel, but before this he'd already built a formidable reputation as a keyboard player.
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Features5 months ago
‘The Single Factor’: A Camel Classic That Wears Its Years Lightly
Released in the early 80s, Camel’s ‘The Single Factor’ retains the pioneering prog group’s innate melodic aptitude, and wears its years lightly.
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Features5 months ago
‘Fish Rising’: The Maiden Solo Voyage Of Steve Hillage
The 1975 album was the record that paved the way for the prog frontiersman's Top 10 success with 'L.'
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Features5 months ago
In Search Of The Forgotten Heroes Of 70s Rock
These overlooked 70s rock heroes moved audiences, made fantastic albums, then faded, but are still fondly thought of by diehards. Remember them with love.
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Features5 months ago
8 Of The Most Bizarre Concept Albums Of All Time
Picking the most bizarre concept albums isn’t easy, since the most beloved concept albums are themselves pretty bizarre, but here are a few masterstrokes.
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Features5 months ago
Camel’s ‘Stationary Traveller’: A Brave Foray Into Mid-80s Paranoia
Swathed in shadows and Cold War intrigue, Camel’s ‘Stationary Traveller’ tapped into the paranoia of the mid-80s and is well worthy of reappraisal.
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Features7 months ago
‘Mirage’: The Album That Brought Camel Into Focus
Released in 1974, almost a year to the day after their debut album, 'Mirage' saw Camel take their unique prog brilliance to a new level.
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Features7 months ago
‘Camel’: Camel’s Confident Album Debut
In August 1972, Camel signed to MCA Records and headed into Morgan Sound Studios to record their debut album, which was released on February 28, 1973.
