A very promising and strong debut! Camel's eponymous first album, released in 1973, is definitely a tremendous beginning to one of prog's most intriguing stories. Formed in '71 in Guildford, Surrey, Camel was surely a prog rock band of humble beginnings. Releasing their very first album in a year when bands like Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, Gong, among many more were releasing their fifth or sixth albums, is definitely a sign of challenge and nervous expectation. Surprisingly or not, Camel have gained a cult following since then for good reasons, claiming somewhat of a title of 'the unsung heroes' of the genre of progressive rock.

PERSONNEL:

• Andy Latimer - guitar, vocals
• Peter Bardens - organ, Mellotron, piano, VCS3 synth, vocals
• Doug Ferguson - bass, vocals
• Andy Ward - drums, percussion

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Slow Yourself Down
• A2. Mystic Queen
• A3. Six Ate
• A4. Separation

• SIDE B
• B1. Never Let Go
• B2. Curiosity
• B3. Arubaluba