OK. Well. Yeah. The source is reliable, that's for sure. :)
But, "somewhere in the making" is quite vague. What I understand from the message on CP, is that a new album is in its very early stages. But I seem to remember from earlier CP news, that Andy had been busy writing new songs already. And if you really want to read between the lines, he may already have done some demo's, with 'Silent Night' as a byproduct. Quite an excellent one, btw. :)
I remember a couple newsletters ago, the CP folks said Andy and Denis were writing new tunes, but that was back a couple years. I still look forward to any material from them, even the unreleased sessions of the Brew from the early 2000s
What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator.
In the latest issue of the well researched German music paper "Good Times" (August / September 2013) there is a very interesting 3 page article on Camel with a one page interview and a one page discography.
In the recent interview by telephone Andy says that he is working although this immunsysteme isn't as strong as before his illness on a new Camel album and his first solo album. He works parallel on both albums. The solo album will sound much different than a typical Camel - album , much more blues orientated. Furtheron Andy helps Colin Bass on his next solo album and lastly Andy is working with his longtime friends, the Canterbury pioneers of Carvaran.
A lot of work that Andy is doing. I'm really looking forward for the tour in October and perhaps new albums in 2014.
On the Camel mailinglist (camel@roadkill.com), Peter Thomas wrote an interesting message, which I'll (partly) quote here:
Zitat von Peter ThomasAs previously stated, Camel are back on the road in October with an 11 date European tour featuring 2 sets one of which will be the Snow Goose in its entirety...1st time the Goose will be plate as a whole since a gig in Reading in'76. Gigs are scheduled for the UK, Holland, Belgium and Germany but rumoured Spanish dates are not happening. Band members are rehearsing seprarely at present until they get together for 4-5 weeks of rehearsals in the UK in early September. My best guess is that we'll see a new album and hopefully a supporting tour in 2014!!
Now that's encouraging to hear, especially knowing two albums are in the works, one for Camel and one as a solo record. Can't wait to hear them both, and hopefully see them play some more shows!
What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator.
That would have been more ideal I think, but perhaps the tour was meant to gauge public interest in the reunion of Camel for another tour and eventually another album
What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator.
I am known for, I'm always honest, which sometimes comes over something hard. One could also assume the Camel simply were not ready on time with the new CD. Hopefully this will not be something like "A Nod And A Wink".
That was more of a negative experience for me.
Although I am, as you can easily see Camel fan, but I will not buy me the new CD, if this does not meet my expectations.
Maybe I solve now with my honest words, a storm of protest from, but I have to live with it.
ANAAW got a mixed reception. Seems like it's one of those albums you either love or hate. I love it and will buy the new album (if there is one) regardless.
Yes, every album finds probably always shared agreement. But if you look at the development of Rajaz to A Nod and a Wink, then this is very drastic. And this is only within a period of 3 years.
How much maternity leave will probably fail the surprise in 2014 after 12 years?
Worse than A Nod and a wink, it will probably not be right?
It can also work the other way around. To me, The Single Factor (1982) was very disappointing yet it was followed by Stationary Traveller which is probably my favourite album.
Rajaz was some 17 years later than TSF and is amazing.
I love Rajaz of course, but a Nod and A Wink still is a great album in my eyes simply because of the small beauties (the "simple pleasures" wink wink ;) Although, I must say I would rather a new album not continue in that direction, even if it does, I will happily listen to it and most likely love it.
David
What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator.
I'm of the opinion, that Camel should quietly go back to their roots. That would not be a step backwards, quite the opposite. It is rather a shame if the musical origins would deny. Please, no experiments. No blues, no other concept album. I think that probably every Camel fan would enjoy a new album in the direction of "Camel", "Mirage", "The Snow Goose", "Moon Madness," "Rain Dances", "Rajaz".
But it's true. We can only surprise us all. But hopefully this will be a pleasant surprise.
I agree,Michael. A new Camel-album must be an album like we used to. Personally I always liked the concept-albums like : The Snow Goose , Nude , Stationary Traveller , Harbour of Tears and so on. I hope it will be one like this again. We have to wait...
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