Camel - The Single Factor (1982/2023) [Complete CD] Remastered + 1 Bonus Track

The Single Factor, released in 1982, is the ninth studio album by English progressive rock band Camel. The album was essentially a contractual obligation album, created under pressure from Decca Records to produce a hit single, and the "made-to-order" nature of its composition resulted in a selection of songs described as "odd" on the band's official website. Unlike previous Camel albums, The Single Factor consists exclusively of shorter compositions around 3 to 5 minutes in length.

Guitarist Andrew Latimer was the only original member remaining, although original keyboardist Peter Bardens returned for a guest appearance on 'Sasquatch'. According to the liner notes, original drummer Andy Ward, who had appeared in all previous Camel albums, was now absent "following a serious injury to his hand". In reality the injury was self-inflicted, and years later it was revealed that he was forced to retire due to mental health problems.

Tracklist:
01 - No Easy Answer
02 - You Are The One
03 - Heroes
04 - Selva
05 - Lullabye
06 - Sasquatch
07 - Manic
08 - Camelogue
09 - Today's Goodbye
10 - A Heart's Desire
11 - End Peace

Bonus Track
12 - You Are The One (12" Single Version)

Personnel
Andy Latimer – lead vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, Mellotron (B 2), organ (B 4), bass (B 2), flute (A 3)
David Paton – bass, backing vocals, lead vocals (A 3)
Chris Rainbow – backing vocals, lead vocals (B 5)
Anthony Phillips – organ (A 3, B 2), grand piano (A 3, B 2, 6), Polymoog (B 2, 6), ARP 2600 (B 6), marimba (B 6), acoustic guitar (A 4), 12-string guitar (B1)
Graham Jarvis – drums
Peter Bardens – organ, Minimoog (B1)
Haydn Bendall – Yamaha CS80 synthesizer (A 3)
Duncan Mackay – Prophet synthesizer (A 4)
Francis Monkman – Synclavier (B 2)
Dave Mattacks – drums (A 3)
Simon Phillips – drums (B 1)
Tristan Fry – glockenspiel (B 2)
Jack Emblow – accordion (B 5)