CAMEL - Gods of Light (Live 1973-75)

Camel - Gods of Light (Live 1973-75)


(Review from progarchives.com)

Recorded back in 1973-75, this live snippet from the early days of Camel perfectly showcases the strengths and talents of this band. All 5 tracks on this recording are killer Camel. These early tracks reveal a slightly rawer more instrumental based sound and a slightly more playful side.

"Arubaluba" is the unusual track never published before within a live album and contains such an interesting jam-session; therefore the presence of a classic melodic mini-suite like "Lady Fantasy" is a natural "purpose" for all the fans of Camel; as well as the excerpts from their most famous suite "The Snow Goose" are regarded always like other must-have numbers...

"Snow Goose" clicking in over 27 minutes and having been lifted from a BBC recording in 1975. The cool thing about this is that there is no orchestra and you get a live in studio rendition of this prog masterpiece by the 4 members. Without a question the combo of Andy Latimer and Peter Bardens were something special and you can hear this musically in their approach and tight interplay.

This set is a great addition to any Camel fan from today and yesterday.

Line-up :
- Andrew Latimer / guitar, vocals
- Peter Bardens / keyboards, vocals
- Doug Ferguson / bass, vocals
- Andy Ward / drums

Track List :
01. God of Light Revisited (16:09)
02. White Rider (8:52)
03. Lady Fantasy (11:33)
04. Arubaluba (6:50)
05. Excerpts from the Snow Goose (27:20)

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