Breathless (Camel album)

Breathless is the sixth studio album by the English progressive rock band Camel, released in 1978. It is the last album to feature the group's original keyboardist, Peter Bardens, who left the group before the tour for the album.

The album focuses on shorter, radio-friendly pop songs while retaining their progressive rock sound.

Critical reception
The Shreveport Journal deemed the album "a blend of classical, jazz, and Moody Blues-type rock."

Personnel

 * Camel
 * Andrew Latimer – guitar, Yamaha CS-50 & CS-80 synthesizers; vocals on "Echoes", "Starlight Ride", "You Make Me Smile" and "Rainbow's End"
 * Peter Bardens – keyboards, organ; vocals on "Wing and a Prayer"
 * Richard Sinclair – bass; Lead vocals on "Breathless", "Down on the Farm" and "Summer Lightning"
 * Andy Ward – drums, percussion
 * Mel Collins – flute, oboe, saxophones


 * Additional personnel
 * Dave Sinclair – synthesizer on "You Make Me Smile", piano on "Rainbow's End"
 * Jan Schelhaas – clavinet on "You Make Me Smile"


 * Production
 * Engineered by Mick Glossop
 * Artwork by Michael Munday & CREAM