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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