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NEKTAR is probably the most German-like of the Seventies British bands, a fame that owes a lot to the town in which this band was founded (Hamburg) and to their stylistic approach (Assimilated to Krautrock). NEKTAR was formed in 1969 by Allan FREEMAN (keyboards & vocals), Roye Albrighton (guitars & vocals), Derek MOORE (bass, Mellotron & vocals) and Ron HOWDEN (drums).
Their earliest albums were hard rock that drew heavily from the space-rock and PINK FLOYD styles of the same period. The 70’s gave them the occasion to issue some masterpieces, like for example “A Tab in the Ocean (1972) “Remember the Future” (1973) and “Recycled” (1975). Each is a conceptual album that is a nice blend of melodic guitar and keyboards with a vocal story. “Journey To The Centre Of The Eye” is a mindblowing epic with lots of echoplex guitar and dual Mellotrons which is quite in tune with the Krautrock stuff going on around them, yet is definitely British. “Magic is a Child” had shorter songs and were less less satisfying.
Nektar’s entire back catalogue has been re-vamped and reclad and is about to be re-issued in the USA, supported by a tour. A new Studio CD “Book of Days” is targeted for 20th March 2007 release on EMI - Caroline.
The band has recently been joined for their upcoming tour by the bass player Peter PICHL (Running Wild and other bands).
Their earliest albums were hard rock that drew heavily from the space-rock and PINK FLOYD styles of the same period. The 70’s gave them the occasion to issue some masterpieces, like for example “A Tab in the Ocean (1972) “Remember the Future” (1973) and “Recycled” (1975). Each is a conceptual album that is a nice blend of melodic guitar and keyboards with a vocal story. “Journey To The Centre Of The Eye” is a mindblowing epic with lots of echoplex guitar and dual Mellotrons which is quite in tune with the Krautrock stuff going on around them, yet is definitely British. “Magic is a Child” had shorter songs and were less less satisfying.
Nektar’s entire back catalogue has been re-vamped and reclad and is about to be re-issued in the USA, supported by a tour. A new Studio CD “Book of Days” is targeted for 20th March 2007 release on EMI - Caroline.
The band has recently been joined for their upcoming tour by the bass player Peter PICHL (Running Wild and other bands).
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live in trenton 2002
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A Tab in the Ocean
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Journey to the Centre of the Eye
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Remember the Future
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Desolation Valley
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A Tab in the Ocean
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It's All Over
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King of Twilight
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Fidgety Queen
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Nelly the Elephant
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Now
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Man in the Moon
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A Day in the Life of a Preacher
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Waves
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Remember The Future Pt 1
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Recycled
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Cryin' In The Dark/King Of Twilight
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Shoutbox
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
cool
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joelkynan wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/D%252FWolves
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Estela_Cps wrote:
Amo :-)
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Juergen62 wrote:
nicht schlecht das lied
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islandis wrote:
Damn'it : I had forgotten this future!
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Verasigh wrote:
Awesome!!
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Gurthaur wrote:
though not german, could be one of my favourite krautrock's
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Priamus wrote:
Great music. I will see them live very soon :)
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Cpt_Mumpitz wrote:
'love them!
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tguazzelli wrote:
I Love this band
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Manowar1 wrote:
Fan group: Nektar
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TranquilNight wrote:
Wow... incredible band. So underrated.
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cnektar wrote:
Come visit a great Nektar site. www.thenektarproject.com
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underdogautopsy wrote:
Really, one of the most organic music experiences in my life has been walking the golden retriever late on a summer night - after a couple glasses of bourbon - listening to JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EYE on my iPod. In there is where lies your soul.
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abbath2904 wrote:
what a discovery!
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therestwillflow wrote:
Crazy, best option is the Japanese remastered mini replica LP CD's. Tad expensive though.
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crazy8rgood wrote:
Just heard of theses guys today, found the song "Good Day" on youtube, and it was amazing, very Pink Floyd-ish. Hoping to find a CD copy of "...Sounds Like This", if there's any.
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napalmjesus wrote:
Remember The Future <3
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MIR17 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Midlanders+UK/connections Join my group if you are from the Midlands!
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Rumo73 wrote:
Do you believe in Magic is somehow part of my life...
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Dec
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Musicon, Den Haag, Netherlands
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