spongebob Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Are you handy for London? They're on at the Borderline on Wednesday October 7th. http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/YGB0710Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1442765526' post='2869305'] Are you handy for London? They're on at the Borderline on Wednesday October 7th. [url="http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/YGB0710Y"]http://www.ticketweb.../event/YGB0710Y[/url] [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Handy collection came out in 2011 'Retrospektive 1969-1980' worth having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have 'A tab in the ocean' which I play quite a lot, good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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