MIRAGE is the second album of the British Camel, which at times of publication were delivering with their self-titled debut a tip, which evolved later to the solitary phenomenon. This scheme is also assign MIRAGE which enzieht in its complexity full of sonic experiments and delicate virtuosity of any description attempts. Stylistically, Progressive Rock interweave with delicate sounds to an impressive work of art that reflects the first creative phase of the British at most eloquent in the seventies. Therefore MIRAGE is to be considered for the entire Camel Discography as most representative work, with the songs do not lean on the stylistic predecessor its parallel groups, but to show its own notes. The pieces move at such a high level of complexity that time probably many followers of the Progs had difficulties with the album, although one was accustomed idea overkill greater magnitude than die-hard fan already of Van Der Graaf Generator or Jethro Tull. Somewhere between these two legends of progressive rock music, the six songs of the original pressing seem to be, which should have its deserved place of honor in any rock collection. The most significant songs of the album are FREE FALL with its alternately rocky and fine sonic experiments that engage gescickt each other so that there is a six-minute mini symphony arises. The three-piece suite Nimrodel / The Procession / THE WHITE RIDER is there against a roller coaster of emotions, with expressionist singing, muted guitar, subtle keyboards and harmonious atmosphere. In the bizarre, transported through parallel worlds and space-time continuum, contrarian sound of the song must engage the listener. A similarly impressive song I barely know, with the exception of The Musical Box (Genesis). Another exception Song similar epic proportions is LADY FANTASY, which trots easy-beschwinglich by the furious world of progressive rock to an exceptional Konfrotation to trust the listener with the depths of the progressive list, only to disappear like a mirage after almost thirteen minutes , A song that will be the predicate "epic" do justice, but only as a figment of imagination of the desert appears. Stunned the handset is brought back down to earth after this constantly alternating rhythms. While the other composition SUPER TWISTER and EARTHRISE have similar qualities, but seem independent, whereas the above-mentioned pieces sound like a monolithic unit which eineinander attacks such as gears and roams the album. When Remaster also are currently some live versions to SUPER TWISTER, MYSTIC QUEEN and ARABULUBA recorded in 1974 at the Marquee Club. Furthermore, a "Basing Street Studios Mix" from 1973 can be found at LADY FANTASY. Must-have for Proggies!
