Nektar
Remember The Future

I discovered them today, Nektar. Pioneers of German prog.

Well, they were (almost) all English. And you can tell.

1973. A large-scale suite; prog to dance to. "Drinkable" prog.

"Remember The Future."

Expansive seventies atmospheres, a full-fledged progressive work, yes, but halfway between theater, ballroom, and arena. Eclecticism: it ranges from danceable genres to engaging choruses to sections that at times remind you of Yes, at other times Genesis, yet rendered in a very personal and original way. Narrative style in suite form that perhaps makes the piece slightly heavy, as is the case with all prog works of this type; plenty of ideas, a very good abundance and taste in composition, rhythmic and solo mastery.

The work consists of two macro-sections each containing various tracks, yet it has an overall duration of 35 minutes. The initial theme returns in the conclusion and encloses the entire work like a circle.

The theme of a blind child interacting with an extraterrestrial creature perfectly fits the style of long rock compositions typical of those years, often inspired - see ELP, Genesis, etc. - by science fiction suggestions.

Four stars and no less.