The Single Factor, released in 1982, is the ninth studio album by English progressive rock band Camel. The title refers to the fact that guitarist Andy Latimer was the sole remaining original member, though original keyboardist Peter Bardens makes a guest appearance on ‘Sasquatch’. 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 which can be described as “odd”. Unlike previous Camel albums, all the songs were around 3–4 minutes.
The album was reissued on 8 September 2009 by Esoteric Recordings with a bonus version of “You Are the One”.
Tracks
1 No Easy Answer (Andy Latimer) 02:58
2 You Are The One (Andy Latimer) 05:24
3 Heroes (Andy Latimer; Susan Hoover) 04:51
4 Selva (Andy Latimer) 03:33
5 Lullabye (Andy Latimer) 00:58
6 Sasquatch (Andy Latimer) 04:43
7 Manic (Andy Latimer; Susan Hoover) 04:27
8 Camelogue (Andy Latimer; Susan Hoover) 03:43
9 Today’s Goodbye (Andy Latimer; Susan Hoover) 04:09
10 Heart’s Desire (Andy Latimer; Susan Hoover) 01:11
11 End Peace (Andy Latimer; Ant Phillips) 02:55
Musicians
1 No Easy Answer
| Bass | David Paton |
| Drums | Graham Jarvis |
| Guitar | Andy Latimer |
| Piano | Andy Latimer |
| Background Vocals | Chris Rainbow |
| Background Vocals | David Paton |
| Vocals | Andy Latimer |
2 You Are The One
| Bass | David Paton |
| Drums | Graham Jarvis |
| Guitar | Andy Latimer |
| Keyboards | Andy Latimer |
| Vocals | Andy Latimer |
3 Heroes
| Bass | David Paton |
| Drums | Dave Mattacks |
| Guitar | Andy Latimer |
| Organ | Ant Phillips |
| Piano | Andy Latimer |
| Piano | Ant Phillips |
| Synthesizer | Haydn Bendall |
| Background Vocals | Chris Rainbow |
| Vocals | David Paton |
4 Selva
| Guitar | Andy Latimer |
| Acoustic Guitar | Ant Phillips |
| Synthesizer | Duncan Mackay |
5 Lullabye
6 Sasquatch
| Bass | David Paton |
| Drums | Simon Phillips |
| Guitar | Andy Latimer |
| 12 String Guitar | Ant Phillips |
| Organ | Peter Bardens |
| Synthesizer | Peter Bardens |
7 Manic
| Bass | Andy Latimer |
| Drums | Graham Jarvis |
| Guitar | Andy Latimer |
| Organ | Ant Phillips |
| Piano | Ant Phillips |
| Synclavier | Francis Monkman |
| Synthesizer | Ant Phillips |
| Glockenspiel | Tristan Fry |
| Vocals | Andy Latimer |
8 Camelogue
| Bass | David Paton |
| Drums | Graham Jarvis |
| Guitar | Andy Latimer |
| Organ | Andy Latimer |
| Background Vocals | David Paton |
| Background Vocals | Chris Rainbow |
| Vocals | Andy Latimer |
9 Today’s Goodbye
| Bass | David Paton |
| Drums | Graham Jarvis |
| Guitar | Andy Latimer |
| Organ | Andy Latimer |
| Background Vocals | David Paton |
| Background Vocals | Chris Rainbow |
| Vocals | Andy Latimer |
10 Heart’s Desire
| Piano | Andy Latimer |
| Accordion | Jack Emblow |
| Vocals | Chris Rainbow |
11 End Peace
| Guitar | Andy Latimer |
| Piano | Ant Phillips |
| Synthesizer | Ant Phillips |
| Marimba | Ant Phillips |
| Vocals | Chris Rainbow |
Liner Notes
Producer – Andy Latimer, Haydn Bendall, Tony Clark
Engineer – Tony Clark
Engineer (Assistant) – Haydn Bendall
Mastered By – Peter Harenberg
Mastered At TELDEC-Studio, Hamburg
Recorded At Abbey Road Studios
Phonographic Copyright (p) The Decca Record Company Limited
Copyright (c) Gama Records Ltd
The Single Factor, released in 1982, is the ninth studio album by English progressive rock band Camel. The title refers to the fact that guitarist Andy Latimer was the sole remaining original member, though original keyboardist Peter Bardens makes a guest appearance on ‘Sasquatch’. 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 which can be described as “odd”. Unlike previous Camel albums, all the songs were around 3–4 minutes.
November 30, 2016 @ 14:36
Love Camel btw besides Si-Phi!!! Check out Nude and I Can See Your House From here. Especially that album will please Toto-freaks too!!!
November 30, 2016 @ 14:47
I have Nude on vinyl. Classic album. The Snow Goose, masterpiece. Need a new turntable asap 😉
December 1, 2016 @ 01:34
There’s another connection with Toto: Andrew Latimer was so impressed by the sound of Toto IV that he asked Greg Ladanyi to mix his next album ‘Stationary Traveller’. At that time, the Dutchman Ton Scherpenzeel (Kayak) was a member of the band. Camel is one of my favorite bands. I have seen them on every Tour they did since 1980.