Nektar - The Band......

[spongebob]

I must admit, didn't really know much about this band, except for a photo of Ian Curtis from Joy Division wearing one of their t-shirts.

Started doing some digging and listening, and I'm impressed. I suppose it's progressive, but I think there's an awful lot going on. I believe they were based in Germany - I think I detect a little of the 'Krautrock' genre in the mix too.

There's some tasty bass stuff on there as well. I gave their live album from '74 a whirl yesterday, and it was quite a revelation.

Just nice to hear something exciting - even though it's about 40 years old.....! They seem to be a band that kind of slipped under the radar - you never see their name or albums cropping up in features.

Got some more to discover, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the journey!

[Paul S]

I have an LP 'Remember The Future' that still bears listening to. A memorable guitar solo in a Pink Floyd-ish passage around 30 mins in.

[toneknob]

Are you handy for London? They're on at the Borderline on Wednesday October 7th.

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/YGB0710Y

[spongebob]

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I think it's the original frontman and drummer, and two newer recruits. Probably a good show, though. Shame that the original Ricky-touting bassist, Derek 'Mo' Moore isn't still with them.

[KevB]

Handy collection came out in 2011 'Retrospektive 1969-1980' worth having.

[Oopsdabassist]

I have 'A tab in the ocean' which I play quite a lot, good stuff

[arthurhenry]

A big influence on Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, who have covered a couple of Nektar songs. Harris also shamelessly pinched some of their lyrics for his song Hallowed be thy Name.