Camel used to be decent for a second-tier progressive band when they emerged back in the 70's, but even that label has been fleeting in recent decades. This '99 disc is symptomatic of many weaker current prog rock outings, perhaps even more obvious then a lot of other bands who disguise the blandness and generic tooling more effectively, filled with a vast majority of mediocrity and topped with a few powerfully engaging moments that transcend the cliches.