Nektar - Collection 1971-73 (4 Albums, 8CDs) [Japan (mini LP) SHM-CD+CD, 2013]

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).

Journey to the Centre of the Eye is the debut album from English progressive rock band Nektar that came out in late 1971. Because of its narrative nature, it has been called a rock opera and/or dense concept album. Listen to it from start to end, and you'll surely get a very enjoyable journey to the centre of the eye! Wikipedia

Disc 1:

01. Prelude (1:26)
02. Astronauts Nightmare (6:26)
03. Countenance (3:34)
04. The Nine Lifeless Daughters Of The Sun (2:54)
05. Warp Oversight (4:10)
06. The Dream Nebula (2:16)
07. The Dream Nebula II (2:26)
08. It's All In The Mind (3:22)
09. Burn Out My Eyes (6:35)
10. Void Of Vision (1:55)
11. Pupil Of The Eye (2:07)
12. Look Inside Yourself (0:45)
13. Death Of The Mind (4:07)

Disc 2: Bonus CD
Official Bootleg: Live In Germany

01. Prelude (2:03)
02. Astronauts Nightmare (6:50)
03. Countenance (3:37)
04. The Nine Lifeless Daughters Of The Sun (3:26)
05. Warp Oversight (4:29)
06. The Dream Nebula (2:24)
07. The Dream Nebula II (2:34)
08. It's All In The Mind (3:39)
09. Burn Out My Eyes (7:24)
10. Void Of Vision (1:11)
11. Pupil Of The Eye (2:07)
12. Look Inside Yourself (1:31)
13. Death Of The Mind (5:04)

Produced by Nektar, Dieter Dierks & Peter Hauke

The Band

• Roye Albrighton - guitars, vocals
• Mick Brockett - liquid lights
• Allan "Taff" Freeman - Mellotron, pianos, organ, vocals
• Ron Howden - drums, percussion
• Derek "Mo" Moore - Mellotron, bass, vocals
• Keith Walters - static slides

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• Dieter Dierks - additional piano

A Tab in the Ocean is the second album from German-based English progressive rock band Nektar. An awesome follow-up to the classic debut. The album starts with the 17–minute title track, which got a atmosphere that fits the title quite good. The track sounds like it was recorded in a big hall, with Nektar on one side of the hall, and the recording–equipment on the other side. Wikipedia

Disc 1:

01. A Tab In The Ocean / The Original 1972 Mix (16:52)
02. Desolation Valley ~ Waves / The Original 1972 Mix (8:12)
03. Crying In The Dark / The Original 1972 Mix (6:28)
04. King Of Twilight / The Original 1972 Mix (4:22)
05. A Tab In The Ocean / The 1976 U.S. Mix (16:04)
06. Desolation Valley ~ Waves / The 1976 U.S. Mix (8:33)
07. Crying In The Dark / The 1976 U.S. Mix (5:13)
08. King Of Twilight / The 1976 U.S. Mix (4:05)

Disc 2: Bonus CD
Official Bootleg

01. A Tab In The Ocean (17:45)
02. Porcelain Valley (Later Called 'Desolation Valley') (11:33)
03. Cryin' In The Dark (9:16)
04. Desolation Valley ~ Waves (8:24)

Produced by Peter Hauke

The Band

• Roye Albrighton - guitars, vocals
• Mick Brockett - liquid lights
• Allan Freeman - keyboards, backing vocals, Mellotron
• Ron Howden - drums, percussion, backing vocals
• Derek "Mo" Moore - bass, vocals

…Sounds Like This is the third album from English progressive rock band Nektar, released in 1973. By far their heaviest album, numerous sections of the album contain lengthy, highly chaotic electric guitar and organ solos. The track "New Day Dawning" contains a reference to the Beatles song "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)". These pieces actually pre date the first two Nektar releases (Journey & Tab), many are from Roye Albrighton or from Mo, Taff & Ron (Prophecy) compositions from their pre Nektar days. Wikipedia

Disc 1:

01. Good Day (6:45)
02. New Day Dawning (5:03)
03. What Ya Gonna Do? (5:25)
04. 1-2-3-4 (12:43)
05. Do You Believe In Magic (7:16)
06. Cast Your Fate (5:45)
07. A Day In The Life Of A Preacher: a) Preacher / b) Squeeze / c) Mr. H (12:58)
08. Wings (3:47)
09. Odyssey: a) Ron's On / b) Never Never Never / c) Da-Da-Dum (14:25)

Disc 2: Bonus CD
Live November 13, 1971

01. Good Day (7:59)
02. Odyssee (Da-Da-Dum) (6:51)
03. 1-2-3-4 (13:34)
04. Do You Believe In Magic? (4:55)
05. Odyssee (Ron's On) (10:42)
06. New Day Dawning (7:30)

Produced by Nektar and Peter Hauke

The Band

• Roye Albrighton - lead vocals, guitars
• Allan "Taff" Freeman - keyboards, vocals
• Derek "Mo" Moore - bass, vocals
• Ron Howden - drums, percussion
• Mick Brockett - lights

Remember the Future is the fourth album from English progressive rock band Nektar. It is a concept album featuring one song divided into two parts. …This album also have the most perfected Nektar–sound. The lyrics is about a boy who speaks to a bird, and the whole story has a very optimistic and nice message. The album was also Nektar's best selling, so it seems that the record–buying public SOMETIMES have some good taste. This album is just as important to any prog collection as Yes's "Close to the Edge", ELP's "Brain Salad Surgery" and Genesis's "Foxtrot". Wikipedia

Disc 1:

01. Remember The Future, Pt. 1 (16:41)
a) Images of the Past
b) Wheel of Time
c) Remember the Future
d) Confusion

02. Remember The Future, Pt. 2 (19:01)
a) Returning Light
b) Questions and Answers
c) Tomorrow Never Comes
d) Path of Light
e) Recognition
f) Let It Grow

Disc 2: Bonus CD

01. Remember The Future / Radio Edit (9:54)
02. Let It Grow / Radio Edit (3:52)
03. Lonely Roads / Radio Edit (2:18)
04. New Day Dawning / The 1970 Boston Tapes (5:36)
05. Do You Believe in Magic / The 1970 Boston Tapes (3:40)
06. Candlelight / The 1970 Boston Tapes (4:00)
07. Good Day / The 1970 Boston Tapes (8:51)
08. The Life I've Been Leading / The 1970 Boston Tapes (4:34)
09. Where Did You Go / The 1970 Boston Tapes (5:27)
10. Sealed With A Kiss / The 1970 Boston Tapes (3:56)
11. Our Love Will Last Forever / The 1970 Boston Tapes (4:53)

Produced by Peter Hauke and Nektar

The Band

• Allan "Taff" Freeman - keyboards, backing vocals
• Roye Albrighton - guitars, lead vocals
• Derek "Mo" Moore - bass guitar, backing vocals
• Ron Howden - drums, percussion, backing vocals
• Mick Brockett - lighting, projections and visual effects






Notes

Cardboard sleeve reissue series from NEKTAR features remastering and the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD player). Comes with a bonus disc and a description. Part of four-album NEKTAR cardboard sleeve reissue series features the albums "A Tab In The Ocean," "Sounds Like This," "Remember The Future," and "Journey To The Centre Of The Eye."

Many thanks to the original uploader: ALLexxess

SEE also:
Nektar 2006 Pure: Live In Germany 2005 [2xDVD]
Nektar 2012 A Spoonful Of Time
Nektar 2013 Collection 1974-77...s) [Japan (mini LP) SHM-CD+CD]