 | Camel The Snow Goose
4.2
excellent
| Ranking: #20 for 1975 | |
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| 5.0 classic | Jethro42 | April 9th 09 |
Ahhh, The Snow Goose! This is a masterpiece of symphonic prog rock. In a cd store, 30 years ago, I've heard about a terrific band called Camel. Apparently, 'Snow Goose' had to be the best way to start with them. Since then this cd is never far from my cd player. Sooo inspired songwriting, so melodic, so deep. There are my top 5 albums:
'SnowGoose' = 'MoonMadness' = Mirage > 'Harbour Of Tears' = 'A Nod And A Wink'...
If you love old Genesis, Premiata Forneria Marconi(PFM), Yes, Maneige(Quebec) and stuff, this is for you.
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| 5.0 classic | WhatAreTheTodds | September 26th 15 |
Dude lol like how good is this instrumental prog album?
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| 4.5 superb | dante1991 | September 14th 10 |
Ultimatley a classic prog album that fans of the 70's progressive scene will lap up with it's smooth, progressive sounds. Little heard of, but still very engrossing and entertaining throughout.
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| 4.5 superb | Progmaster85 | January 9th 10 |
So here it is, Camel's acclaimed "The Snow Goose". After hitting decent success with the undoubtedly fantastic sophomore effort "Mirage", Camel decided to take things in a more experimental direction. Even though Mirage was just as spacey and artistic as the next Progressive album, The Snow Goose takes what Mirage did to a new level- in many ways. First off, the album is entirely instrumental, and flows as one big instrumental frenzy. Within the album are perfect keyboard passages, that never seem to bore, the use of even more symphonic instruments then ever before, like the heavy emphasis on horns, strings and even wind instruments, which are used colorfully throughout every song. Every track flows effortlessly into the next, and just when a song may start to drag a bit, The Snow Goose immediately throws you into another setting. The album has so many different moods on each track, varying from sad and depressing to upbeat and happy, but never becomes "too much" and never gets out of hand like some other Progressive music. The shifts between soft and heavy are flawless and make the album entertaining from start to finish. Each track utilizes a different number of instruments and they are never used out of context. This album is my favorite instrumental record ever, it is just so diverse and colorful in every way. It also doesn't contain a whole lot of filler, which is a common trait of 70's progressive music. "The Snow Goose" is a truly phenomenal work of art in every possible way and remains, to this day, Camel's most influential contribution to the genre of Progressive Rock.
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| 3.5 great | CrazyFool84 | February 27th 09 |
This should be the third album on here, as it was the bands third... guess it needs a bit of clean up, and definitely a review. This is a pretty good album, there isn't many memorable tracks here, as its entirely instrumental and meant as a concept album. I don't see how this is supposedly the easiest of the band's work to get into, but there you have it. If you're going to start anywhere with this band you might as well start with their debut or Mirage, at least get the vocal and true instrumental experience. The only thing that really pushes this record past being just good is the seamless flow of the tracks and the decent concept behind it.
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| 3.0 good | Raichuzilla used MEGA KICK! | April 5th 24 |
a lofty bactrian wades its way through a plethora of audible landscapes that may or may not suitably represent the novel inspired therein
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| 4.5 superb | GamamJ | April 29th 20 |
A masterful composition. More of a journey than a technically impressive album, this album leaves you with all sorts of questions when it is done, but in a good way.
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| 5.0 classic | FalsoBasilideano | October 22nd 19 |
Undoubtedly the best Camel album, at least for me, this album has the best music (instrumental mostly), rythm and concept that Camel ever made. I think that I don't have enough words to describe it. But yeah, great music. A 5 rating without hesitation.
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| 5.0 classic | RoyT | March 13th 17 |
If there were 6 starts, I would give them, no brainer...
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| 4.0 excellent | praise jimmy EMERITUS | April 2nd 14 |
I couldn't think of something to say, so here you go. Thank you.
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| 4.0 excellent | aWanderingSpirit | November 22nd 13 |
The legendary Snow Goose. Camel at its finest. Songs that can appeal to many different ears. A great introduction to the genre.
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| 4.2 excellent | Iluvatar | February 5th 13 |
wow another bitch ass who hasnt heard camel did you realise camel is the best band ever besides rush? did you even know?r
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