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THE REVIEW
The collapse of "The Single Factor" was not a deterrent to the creation of a sequel, conceived by Latimer and recorded with the same lineup: this time the pop gallops of "Cloak and Dagger Man" and "West Berlin" revealed greater attention to detail, especially in terms of arrangement and production. However, the dry compositional vein and the desire to achieve a commercial result in tune with the times were evident from the first listen; Latimer's tedious solos dominated the instrumental ballads (the title track is little more than a mannerist rewrite of "Ice," from "I Can See Your House From Here"), and the frayed concept of Berlin divided by the wall was not enough to hold together a collection of tracks packaged for the radio.
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Camel's Stationary Traveller follows up on The Single Factor with polished production and detailed arrangements. However, its commercial ambitions result in dry compositions and tedious solos. The Berlin Wall concept feels fragmented and the album lacks cohesion, producing a somewhat disappointing listening experience.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Camel
English progressive rock band formed in 1971, led by guitarist Andrew Latimer. Associated with the Canterbury scene and known for melodic, guitar-forward instrumental work and concept albums.30 Reviews
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