![]() ![]() ![]() The version I have is the American LP pressing on Janus (same label that also released a few Kayak and Eloy albums in the United States) which features a truly absurd cover of a camel on the moon in an astronaut's suit. Moonmadness happens to be another album of theirs where more than one cover exists. "Another Night" seems to be the least interesting piece here as it's rather straightforward, but the album closes with "Lunar Sea" which is highly regarded as one of Camel's masterpieces, especially with Andy Latimer's killer lead guitar works and a great Moog solo by Peter Bardens in the middle. "Spirit of the Water" is one of those cool, atmospheric numbers with electronically modified vocals. "A Song within A Song" is perhaps closest to Mirage in sound, especially with the rocking passages. This album isn't nearly as aggressive or rocking as Mirage, as this album emphasizes more their mellower side, like "Chord Changes" which has that Dark Side of the Moon-type of atmosphere and pace going. Moonmadness goes back to a half vocal, half all instrumental compositions. The Snow Goose was a concept album and was largely instrumental. Moonmadness find Camel returning back to where Mirage left off, more or less. ![]()
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