The Single Factor

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About The Single Factor

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. The album was reissued on 8 September 2009 by Esoteric Recordings with a bonus version of "You Are the One". 


Year:
1982
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1
No Easy Answer
2:59 
25:25 
34:52 
5
Lullabye
0:59 
74:28 
83:44 
94:10 
101:11 
101:11 

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