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Nektar: Journey To The Centre Of The Eye

Read "Journey To The Centre Of The Eye" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


British progressive-rock band Nektar's epic 1971 Sci-Fi, spacey, psychedelic debut Journey To The Centre Of The Eye, benefits from a finely engineered re-mastering job, along with a vintage bonus disc featuring a live performance of the album. During its day, the band achieved great success outside its native UK and settled in Germany, where this production was recorded. This album paved the way for its seminal masterpiece Remember the Future (1973, Bellaphon) and other gold albums that followed.

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UK Prog Legends Nektar To Tour Europe In January 2014

UK Prog Legends Nektar To Tour Europe In January 2014

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

London, UK - Hot on the heels of a successful US tour and the release of their critically acclaimed new album 'Time Machine', UK prog legends Nektar are preparing to tour Europe in early 2014! After a bit of an absence from European stages, Nektar is sure to be a treat for concert-goers who will be fortunate enough to catch one of the shows! Nektar founding member Roye Albrighton (guitars/lead vocals) says, “We can promise you high quality performances wherever ...

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UK Prog Legends Nektar To Release Highly Anticipated New Studio Album "Time Machine" – June 18 , 2013

UK Prog Legends Nektar To Release Highly Anticipated New Studio Album "Time Machine" –  June 18 , 2013

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Los Angeles, CA – Prog legends Nektar return with their triumphant 13th album 'Time Machine' on June 18, 2013 on Purple Pyramid Records – the first album of new material in over 4 years – that band leader and founding member Roye Albrighton is calling “The best album Nektar has ever made!” 'Time Machine' showcases a new depth of songwriting, melodic complexity and musical exploration that hearkens back to early Nektar releases such as 'Remember The Future' and 'A Tab ...

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UK Prog Legends Nektar To Tour The Us Summer 2013

UK Prog Legends Nektar To Tour The Us Summer 2013

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

London, UK: One of the summer’s most highly anticipated tours, “Legends of U.K. Classic Rock”, will feature progressive rock legends Nektar, beginning in June 2013. After a bit of an absence from U.S. Stages, Nektar is sure to be a treat for concert-goers who will be fortunate enough to catch one of the shows! Nektar founding member Roye Albrighton (guitars/lead vocals) says, “We can promise you high quality performances wherever we play. I know I speak on behalf of the ...

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Purple Pyramid Records To Release Special Collector's Re-issue Of Nektar's Classic Sci-fi Themed Psychedelic Masterpiece "Journey To The Centre Of The Eye"

Purple Pyramid Records To Release Special Collector's Re-issue Of Nektar's Classic Sci-fi Themed Psychedelic Masterpiece "Journey To The Centre Of The Eye"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Los Angeles, CA – Space Rock fans rejoice! Purple Pyramid Records will be releasing a Special Collector's Re-issue of 'Journey To The Centre Of The Eye', the classic 1971 debut album by UK progressive rock legends Nektar on February 26, 2013. This Sci-Fi themed masterpiece showcases a younger, spacier and more psychedelic Nektar. The CD will include the original album mix fully remastered, original liner notes by famed rock biographer Dave Thompson and a bonus CD featuring a vintage live ...

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Progressive Rock Icons Nektar To Release Covers CD “A Spoonful Of Time” Featuring All-Star Guest Line-Up

Progressive Rock Icons Nektar To Release Covers CD “A Spoonful Of Time” Featuring All-Star Guest Line-Up

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

London, UK - Progressive rock fans worldwide are buzzing with excitement about the forthcoming release of a new covers CD by music legends Nektar called “A Spoonful Of Time”, featuring an all-star guest line-up! Celebrating their 43rd Anniversary, Nektar's contribution over the past four decades has quite rightly earned them their place in any 'Progressive Rock Hall of Fame'. But the band is much more than a “prog legend;” the Nektar brand of innovative composition, performance and visuals is simply ...

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Nektar's Classic Album "Remember The Future" Gets Re-Released With Bonus Live Disc

Nektar's Classic Album "Remember The Future" Gets Re-Released With Bonus Live Disc

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Philadelphia, PA—Considered one of the greatest 'prog' albums ever to be recorded, Nektar's 'Remember The Future' (#5 in Billboard in 1973) has been re-released by Philadelphia's ItsAboutMusic.com. Fans of the progressive rock genre are rejoicing with the new reissue of Nektar's classic album, along with the added bonus CD of an unreleased live concert from 2007 and a full live performance of 'Remember The Future.' The main driving force behind Nektar Roye Albrighton discusses the concept behind 'Remember The Future': ...

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Prog Legends Nektar's Classic Second Album 'A Tab in the Ocean' Gets Re-Released with Bonus Disc

Prog Legends Nektar's Classic Second Album 'A Tab in the Ocean' Gets Re-Released with Bonus Disc

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Philadelphia, PA—Considered one of the top progressive rock bands of all times, UK music legends Nektar are re-releasing their classic second album from 1972 'A Tab In The Ocean—Deluxe Edition' (2 CD Set), along with the the ultra rare first recordings of the band from Boston 1970 titled the 'In The Beginning (The Boston Tapes)' on Philadelphia's ItsAboutMusic.com, much to the excitement of fans of the band and the music press alike. One of the first 'prog' concept albums, Nektar's ...

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Music Legends Nektar to Play Select Concerts in Europe

Music Legends Nektar to Play Select Concerts in Europe

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Hot on the heels of their new live CD 'Fortyfied', music legends Nektar will be playing several select concerts in the UK and Germany in celebration of their 40th anniversary.

Nektar's contribution over the past 40 years has quite rightly earned them their place in any 'Progressive Rock Hall of Fame'. But the band is much more than a 'Prog Legend', the Nektar brand of innovative composition, performance and visuals is simply unique. Recorded on their 2008 tour of Europe, ...

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Progressive Rock Legends Nektar Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Release of New Live CD

Progressive Rock Legends Nektar Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Release of New Live CD

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

The progressive music community is buzzing with the release of a new live double CD by prog-rock legends Nektar called Fortyfied.

Celebrating their 40th Anniversary, Nektar's contribution over the past 40 years has quite rightly earned them their place in any 'Progressive Rock Hall of Fame'. But the band is much more than a 'Prog Legend', the Nektar brand of innovative composition, performance and visuals is simply unique. Recorded on their 2008 tour of Europe, Fortyfied is released on the ...

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