Get ready to Rock! We covered Brass Camel's second album last year (here) and hot on its heels comes the third and it is every bit as good, if not better, than its predecessor. The Prog scene has sort of left behind the whimsical of recent years and rediscovered the Rockier element with much more melody.
11 minute plus opener and closers bookended Camel, there's none of that here, just 8 songs that only touch 5 minutes on a couple of occasions. The Prog is present, but not as often upfront as this feels more Classic Rock at times, but they are not afraid of adding a Prog interruption into those.
The funk is still around, wonderfully so, particularly on Ice Cold. But the Pop Rock is around too on the splendid Why Bother which is very early Queen, particularly the harmonies and Careful What You Wish For gets close to the genre.
Everybody Loves A Scandal starts like something from The Mommyheads, before turning into a Classic Rock monster. Last Call breaches AOR. Overall, there is a Led Zeppelin feel, but the harmonies and Guitar work do resemble Queen I and Queen II.
There is still plenty of room for Prog, especially on the opener, You've Got Time. which mixes prime time Yes and early Rush. A bit like Geddy Lee fronting Yes. What Are You Doing is Prog Funk, the whole album is a scorcher.
The band sound more commercial without losing their street cred. Songs change genres unexpectedly and are packed with unexpected diversions. The biggest take is the strength of the harmonies and proof that Canad isn't only about Guitar Pop.
You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on Vinyl, CD and as a download.
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