Released 40 years ago
A Compact Compilation
Camel · 1986
68 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock · space rock
A captivating blend of ethereal melodies and intricate arrangements that transport listeners through sonic landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- ethereal melodies for daydreaming
- captivating soundscapes for exploration
- wave-like pacing for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- listeners seeking immediate gratification
- fans of straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'A Compact Compilation' serves as a retrospective during Camel's transitional phase after their peak in the late 1970s. At this point, the band was exploring new directions while revisiting their classic material, making this compilation a bridge between eras in their discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Genesis· Yes· Pink Floyd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Freefall 5:51
- 2 Lady Fantasy: Encounter / Smiles for You / Lady Fantasy 12:43
- 3 The Great Marsh 1:45
- 4 Rhyander 3:08
- 5 Rhyander Goes to Town 5:21
- 6 The Snow Goose 3:18
- 7 Flight of the Snow Goose 2:47
- 8 Dunkirk 5:30
- 9 Song Within a Song 7:10
- 10 Lunar Sea 9:07
- 11 First Light 4:58
- 12 Metrognome 4:18
- 13 Rain Dances 2:48
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