The Single Factor (1982)

This album brings another major change in the Camel lineup. Andy Latimer is now the only original member left (according to the liner notes, "Andy Ward does not appear on this album following a serious injury to his hand"), although Peter Bardens does make a guest appearance at the keyboards for "Sasquatch". None of the personnel from the previous album (Nude) are here, except for Susan Hoover who wrote most of the lyrics, and Duncan Mackay who plays synthesizer on one song ("Selva").

I like this album. "Sasquatch" is a great instrumental piece harkening back to the early days (this is helped, I'm sure, by Peter Bardens' participation). There is some good driving rock and roll, some very pretty slower songs ("Heroes" is a particular standout), and really nothing that I would call boring. Definitely better than the previous two albums.

Personnel:

(In varying combinations on different songs.)

Andy Latimer
Graham Jarvis
David Paton
Chris Rainbow
Dave Mattacks
Anthony Phillips
Haydn Bendall
Duncan Mackay
Simon Phillips
Francis Monkman
Tristan Fry

Both David Paton (bass) and Chris Rainbow (vocals) were regular members of The Alan Parsons Project at the time this album was made.

Produced by Tony Clark, Andy Latimer and Haydn Bendall

Songs:

  1. No Easy Answer
  2. You are the One
  3. Heroes
  4. Selva
  5. Lullaby
  6. Sasquatch
  7. Manic
  8. Camelogue
  9. Today's Goodbye
  10. Heart's Desire
  11. End Peace

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