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The Race of a Thousand Camels
Rock · 1998 · 11 tracks · 45m

The Race of a Thousand Camels

bôa

Liquid bass lines and ethereal vocals define this 1998 debut. A masterclass in late-90s nocturnal alternative rock that feels like urban solitude.

July 1, 1998 · Polystar

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A sophisticated, nocturnal melancholy that feels both deeply personal and technologically detached.

Moments Worth Listening For
The iconic opening acoustic strum of 'Duvet' that immediately establishes a sense of detached longing.
The prominent, melodic bass work in 'Fool' that drives the track with a funk-influenced but somber energy.
The way the vocal harmonies swell and then dissipate into the mix during the bridge of 'Twilight'.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Race of a Thousand Camels sound next to the rest of bôa's catalogue?

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Melancholic saturates this record a touch more than the artist's norm.

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