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A Live Record

Camel · 1978

97 min · 22 tracks · progressive rock · space rock

A sprawling journey through intricate melodies and dynamic improvisation, capturing the essence of progressive rock's live energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with resolution
  • immersive live energy experience
  • wave-like pacing throughout journey
  • intricate melodies for focused listening
  • sprawling exploration of soundscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of short tracks
  • prefer instant gratification music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 1, 1978, 'A Live Record' captures Camel in a transitional phase following their breakthrough album 'The Snow Goose' (1975). At this point, they were solidifying their reputation as a leading band in the progressive rock genre while showcasing their ability to translate studio complexity into live performances.
Stylistic neighbors
Genesis· Yes· Pink Floyd

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Never Let Go 7:29
  • 2 Song within a Song 7:08
  • 3 Lunar Sea 9:00
  • 4 Skylines 5:43
  • 5 Ligging at Louis 6:38
  • 6 Lady Fantasy: Encounter / Smiles for You / Lady Fantasy 14:26

Disc 2

  • 1 The Great Marsh 1:44
  • 2 Rhayader 3:07
  • 3 Rhayader Goes to Town 5:11
  • 4 Sanctuary 1:09
  • 5 Fritha 1:22
  • 6 The Snow Goose 3:02
  • 7 Friendship 1:38
  • 8 Migration 3:51
  • 9 Rhayader Alone 1:48
  • 10 Flight of the Snow Goose 2:59
  • 11 Preparation 4:10
  • 12 Dunkirk 5:27
  • 13 Epitaph 2:33
  • 14 Fritha Alone 1:23
  • 15 La Princesse Perdue 4:43
  • 16 The Great Marsh (reprise) 2:26

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