Moonmadness is Camel's most commercially successful album, charting at #15 in the UK and featuring the band's only single to reach the UK Top 40, "Lycaon pictus." The album is a concept album loosely based on the writings of biologist Konrad Lorenz.
- The album was recorded at Basing Street Studios and mixed at Island Studios in London.
- The album cover art was designed by Yousuf Karsh.
- The album's single "Lycaon pictus" reached #39 on the UK singles chart.
Camel are a progressive rock band formed in London in 1971. They are best known for their complex, often instrumental compositions that draw on jazz and classical influences. Camel released their third album, "Moonmadness," in March 1976. At this point, the band had solidified their lineup and were exploring a more structured, thematic approach to their music, positioning them as key players in the mid-70s progressive rock scene.
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