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"To evoke the Irish emigration towards the United States, Camel makes speak its heart and delivers us with "Harbour Of Tears" the most moving of its albums."
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Four years after the excellent "Dust And Dreams", this new album of Camel is released. Its theme is inspired by the death of Andrew Latimer's father, which occurred in 1993. The last track is dedicated to him. In "Harbour Of Tears" it is about the Irish immigration to the United States and more precisely the main place of embarkation, the port of Cobh in Ireland, nicknamed the Harbour of Tears. Nothing less than the return of a man to his deepest origins...
Musically, the main change compared to "Dust And Dreams" is the little traditional Irish touch in the sounds. Apart from that, those of you who were conquered by its predecessor will be on familiar ground. We find the same cohesion, the same beauty and the same musical atmosphere with a mix of instrumental tracks and vocal tracks all more beautiful than the others. And of course all these tracks are inevitably marked with a strong melancholy.
Latimer's guitar is always so moving, not necessarily technical but this devil of a guitarist has the little thing that makes the difference, a touch and a feeling to make you shiver! It is always deliciously symphonic, many other instruments coming to join this one, the whole melting naturally in this homogeneous whole that subtle layers of keyboards do nothing but reinforce.
On the program, some magnificent female a cappella vocals on 'Irish Air', a heartbreaking guitar solo on 'Under The Moon', a very floydian efficiency on 'Watching The Bobbins' and finally an exceptional conclusion with 'Coming Of Age' followed by the extremely touching 'The Hour Candle (A Song For My Father)', inspired by a song interpreted during the funerals. Not a single bad track, not a single wrong note. Only the 15 minutes of the sounds of the sea coming to finish this album could have been shortened.
Musically in the same line as "Dust And Dreams", "Harbour Of Tears" is even more moving. Latimer put all his heart into it and you can hear it. Considered as a Camel classic by many fans, this album is a must-have not only in the band's discography but also in the genre. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
01. Irish Air - 00:57
02. Irish Air (instrumental Reprise) - 01:57
03. Harbour Of Tears - 03:13
04. Cobh - 00:51
05. Send Home The Slates - 04:23
06. Under The Moon - 01:16
07. Watching The Bobbins - 07:14
08. Generations - 01:02
09. Eyes Of Ireland - 03:09
10. Running From Paradise - 05:21
11. End Of The Day - 02:29
12. Coming Of Age - 07:22
13. The Hour Candle (a Song For My Father) - 23:00
LINEUP:
Andrew Latimer: Chant / Guitares / Claviers / Flûte
Colin Bass: Chant / Basse
David Paton: Chant / Basse
John Xepoleas: Batterie
Mae Mckenna: Chant
Mickey Simmonds: Claviers
Neil Panton: Saxophone, Hautbois, Harmonium
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