In most songs we can hear 3/4 of Camel's line-up, but the Outcast doesn't sound at all as another Camel record.
Sound is rich with strings, Hammond, piano and keys, but was written, played and mixed in such a way, that it feels airy, it is not overwhelming even in more dense pieces.
Drums and Colin's bass lines keep whole thing tight. Fine fretless work in Aissa to be given extra attention. String quartets and instrumentals align with the tastefully told story.
And Colin's warm and soft voice.