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CAMEL ~ I CAN SEE YOUR HOUSE FROM HERE (EXPANDED EDITION) ESOTERIC 2158 (Barcode: 5013929725829) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1979 Released: 2009 8th album by British Prog legends CamelFind albums by this artist, which marks a transition period in the band´s history, which followed a five years of personnel stability and incredibly productive output, as documented by their albums released during that period. Following the departure of founding member / keyboardist Peter BardensFind albums by this artist soon after recording this album´s predecessor – "BreathlessFind albums with this title" – the remaining two founding members: guitarist Andy LatimerFind albums by this artist and drummer Andy WardFind albums by this artist recruited three new members to complete the new lineup: bass player Colin BassFind albums by this artist (Steve HillageFind albums by this artist), keyboardist Jan SchelhaasFind albums by this artist (CaravanFind albums by this artist) and American keyboardist Kit WatkinsFind albums by this artist (Happy The ManFind albums by this artist). The new quintet lineup recorded this album, with a guest appearance by Phil CollinsFind albums by this artist (GenesisFind albums by this artist) on one track. As to the music included on the album; although more consistent and ambitious than it´s predecessor, at the time of its release it was considered both by the band´s fans and critics as disappointing and way too "commercial" in comparison to the band´s earlier efforts. In retrospect, although different indeed, it still preserves an incredibly high musical standard and integrity, both on the compositional and performance level, and suggests that it was rather the fans, who disliked change, then the band, which propagated change, which caused the fracture. There is no doubt that this album belongs to the proud heritage of music left to us by one of the best British Prog bands in the genre´s history. Recommended!

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STEVE HILLAGE ~ GERMANY-77 VOICEPRINT 032 (Barcode: 604388685325) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1977 Released: 2007 Guitarist / composer Steve HillageFind albums by this artist is one of the most important figures of the British Progressive Rock scene. His entire 1970s / 1980s discography was recently beautifully remastered and now we can actually see some live footage of his incredible performances. Filmed for the German television this show captures the Steve Hillage Band at the peak of their powers, with Hillage on guitar, Miquette GiraudyFind albums by this artist on keyboards, Clive BunkerFind albums by this artist (Jethro TullFind albums by this artist) on drums, Colin BassFind albums by this artist (CamelFind albums by this artist) on bass, Christian BouléFind albums by this artist on rhythm guitar, Phil HodgeFind albums by this artist on keyboards and Basil BrooksFind albums by this artist on keyboards and flute. This was the group’s tour following the release of LFind albums with this title and some of that album’s material is included, as well as some tunes from the debut album. In addition to the splendid music, a recent (2007) interview with Steve and Miquette is also included. Brilliant stuff and an absolute must for Hillage fans.

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