Nektar - Mission To Mars (2024) (Hi-Res)

or fans of Nektar, Van Der Graaf Generator and Progressive Rock! Formed in Germany in 1969, Nektar favoured extended compositions and concept albums over the constraints of pop. They were among the progenitors of the progressive rock movement of the 1970s as well as the jam-band scene that arose in the late 1990s. Their sound travelled well to the States, where they enjoyed Top 40 success with “A Tab in the Ocean” (1972) and “Remember the Future” (1973). Nearly 20 albums and a half-century later, the band’s artistic and personal charisma has earned them masses of devoted fans. As they began the next 50 years of their career, they kicked it off earlier this year with “Journey to the Other Side – Live at The Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023”.

NowNektaris broadening their horizons with the first in the “Mission To Mars” trilogy. Their first to feature new drummer Jay Dittamo, alongside longtime members Ryche Chlanda (guitars),Kendall Scott(keyboards), and original members Derek “Mo” Moore(bass) and Mick Brockett (visual environment).From the rocking title track “Mission To Mars” to the beautiful “I’ll Let You In”, Nektar covers all of the prog rock bases while venturing into some new melodic territories.

Tracklist
1. Mission To Mars (08:57)
2. Long Lost Sunday (07:11)
3. One Day Hi One Day Lo (10:10)
4. I'll Let You In (06:04)