Nektar’s latest release, Mission To Mars, is the first in a trilogy and the first to feature new drummer, Jay Dittamo, alongside longtime members Ryche Chlanda (guitars, vocals), Kendall Scott (keyboards, synths), Maryann Castello (vocals) and original founding member Derek “Mo” Moore (bass guitar, vocals). Nektar melded those aforementioned traits with the soothing mellowness and adventurous jamming of Camel, the Grateful Dead and Caravan. Nektar’s knack for thought-provoking concepts and entrancing music has rarely wavered and is just as evident on Mission To Mars.
“… Pink Floyd, alongside Hawkwind are typically seen as the top two artists when it comes to fusing prog rock with psychedelia and space rock. While it’s hard to argue against those associations, it’s equally tough to refute that fellow English ensemble Nektar… are close behind them.”
“I will start by saying that Mission To Mars has got to be one of the best studio album recordings released by any legacy rockers this year, hands down.”
The band has just released a lyric video for the beautiful “I’ll Let You In,” and as Mo and Ryche state:
“This song came to us very quickly and organically. It captures ‘that’ moment when you decide to share with someone your true self. How having the courage to be vulnerable can lead to deeper relationships and bring you closer to your higher power.”
Watch the making of the Mission To Mars vinyl here: https://youtu.be/6Q2MClo4HhQ
There are a limited number of autographed bundles available while supplies last:
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Bundle Includes:
• One (1) Nektar “Mission To Mars” CD or LP
• One (1) Nektar “Mission To Mars” 10×10 Signed Print
TRACKLIST:
Mission To Mars
Long Lost Sunday
One Day Hi One Day Lo
I’ll Let You In