The Collection
Camel · 1985
87 min · 20 tracks · progressive rock · space rock
A cosmic journey blending lush melodies with intricate arrangements and ethereal soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cosmic journey through soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- intricate arrangements for deep focus
- dynamic progression across two halves
- evocative melodies for introspective moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, 'The Collection' marks a retrospective compilation of Camel's work during their peak years in the 1970s and early 1980s. At this point, the band had already established themselves as key figures in progressive rock, following albums like 'Mirage' (1974) and 'The Snow Goose' (1975). This collection showcases the evolution of their sound over time, presenting both classic tracks and fan favorites.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Genesis· Yes· Pink Floyd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Aristillus 1:53
- 2 Freefall 5:42
- 3 Supertwister 3:01
- 4 Spirit Of The Water 2:16
- 5 Lunar Sea 9:03
- 6 White Rider 8:15
- 7 Earthrise 6:32
- 8 Song Within A Song 7:04
Disc 2
- 1 Rhayader 4:13
- 2 Rhayader Goes To Town 3:58
- 3 Migration 3:48
- 4 Rhayader Alone 1:47
- 5 La Princresse Perdue 4:39
- 6 The Great Marsh 2:20
- 7 Drafted 3:57
- 8 Captured 2:53
- 9 Sasquatch 4:00
- 10 Rain Dances 2:51
- 11 Highways Of The Sun 4:26
- 12 First Light 5:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.