Despite an understandable notion that the album was titled The Single Factor due to frontman and founder Andy Latimer’s constant quest for commercial appeal, Camel’s 9th studio record was named for Latimer’s presence as soul founding member. In a revolving door system of band-mates, Latimer found it difficult to hold onto the same musicians for more than a few album’s at a time. This would go on to affect the band’s overall sound, though not so greatly as to completely alienate the sound. The result here is an incredibly watered-down record that seems to find Andy without any inspiration at all. This wouldn’t be the first time that Camel would fall flat, and being a band with their kind of discography, these things are often natural. Perhaps better suited to the die-hard Camel fan, those looking to discover the band for the first time should avoid this like the plague. (Rating: 2.7/5. I apologize for this aborted review turned soundoff)
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