Stationary Traveller [Import]

Camel | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 8, 1989)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal I.S.
• ASIN: B000005S0D
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,816 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Japanese only SHM paper sleeve pressing. The SHM-CD [Super High Material CD] format features enhanced audio quality through the use of a special polycarbonate plastic. Using a process developed by JVC and Universal Music Japan discovered through the joint companies' research into LCD display manufacturing* SHM-CDs feature improved transparency on the data side of the disc* allowing for more accurate reading of CD data by the CD player laser head. SHM-CD format CDs are fully compatible with standard CD players. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Interstellar Paean to the Cosmos!, June 17, 2000

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R. Lindeboom "theboomer" (Paso Robles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stationary Traveller (Audio CD)

Though Camel's later albums -- Dust and Dreams, Harbour of Tears, Rajaz -- are much more 'even', this album is one of Camel's very best. It has intense, brooding pieces like 'Vopos', which is builds layer upon layer until its intensity demands the attention of all in the room; then again, the closing track, 'Long Goodbyes' is one of the most beautiful pieces of rock music ever recorded. Andy Latimer's lead guitar work at the end of 'Goodbyes' sounds as if he were stepping to the edge of the planet and pealing off some interstellar paean to the cosmos. Breathtakingly beautiful but scalding at the same time! Roy Wood's lead work at the end of 'If I Were Made of Music' from Annie Haslam's solo 'Annie in Wonderland' is the only thing that I can compare it to. Many of the other tracks on this album are also quite good -- the openner builds the mood quite well, leading into an exploration of many synthesizer sounds and a richly textured blend of Andy Latimer's guitars and flutes. Ton Scherpenzeel of Holland's highly praised progreesive band, 'Kayak,' brings in his keyboards and synthesizers and his classical training is in evidence richly throughout this album. This album has the pop edge of all that made Alan Parsons Project so succcessful but also has the dark, brooding sensibility of a Pink Floyd project. But this is no derivitive band by any means! Camel is Camel is Camel -- and there is no other band like them. If you have Genesis, Pink Floyd, Kansas, Renaissance, Yes or any of the other progressive bands in your collection and you've missed Camel, you've missed a true prog gemstone! These guys are brilliant and while this one is all over the road, it's a rowdy and sometimes beautiful joyride through the countryside. Just sit back and enjoy the ride! The view is glorious!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece!, January 1, 2005

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Peyman Moazami "Peyman" (Tehran, IRAN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stationary Traveller (Audio CD)

When this album was released in 1985 by Camel, it left me breathless. The album is truly a masterpiece. In this remastered edition we have a chance to loisten to the epic song "Pressue Points" in its full length (Previously released live on "Pressure Points Live" in 1985) and all its glory. As a taster for old Camel fans we also have a chance to listen to the previously unreleased song (Originally released in 1985 Pressure Points Concert film) "In The Arms of the Waltzing Frauleins". The rest of this concept album focuses on the political, emotional and loneliness themes. "Stationary Traveller", "Vopos", "Long Goodbyes" and "West Berlin" are other highlights. Andrew Latimer's playing and songwriting has never been this much emotional and effective. I believe this album is the best album I have heard during 80's and I really miss the live version of "Stationary Traveller" here. All in all I strongly suggest to any fan of Progressive rock to buy this CD.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Masterpiece!, August 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Stationary Traveller (Audio CD)

Every album of them is great, and I think this is their best. If you are unfamiliar with progressive rock, this might be a good start. Very accessible, but still beautiful. I always wonder why Camel has been much less popular than Genesis or Yes.