Title: Nektar's Folly
Product review: I know many Nektar fans who truly love this album--and I can certainly see why, as it's probably the group's most varied effort. However, such a ploy is a double-edged sword, and in this case, at least to these ears, the album's eclecticism is a primary contributor to its flatness and directionless feel. The circus concept motif is--and was back then--incredibly dated, even sophomoric. On the other hand, the playing is quite good and the arrangements (especially on "Nelly the Elephant") are well-orchestrated. But apart from a few quitessential tracks (the aforemetioned "Nelly" as well as the scorching "Astral Man" and Fidgety Queen")the concept overshadows the musical execution pretty drastically in this case. A Tab in the Ocean, Remember the Future and Recycled are the three Nektar albums you really want to hear.
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