NEKTAR — Down to Earth

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3.55 | 6 ratings | 1 review
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Album · 1974

Filed under Proto-Metal
By NEKTAR

Tracklist

1. Astral man (3:07)
2. Nelly the elephant (5:02)
3. Early morning clown (3:21)
4. That's life (6:49)
5. Fidgety queen (4:04)
6. Oh Willy (4:00)
7. Little boy (3:03)
8. Show me the way (5:55)
9. Finale (1:36)

Total Time: 36:57

Bonus Tracks

10. Astral Man (2:59)
11. Nelly The Elephant (4:47)
12. Early Morning Clown (3:23)
13. That's Life (6:44)
14. Oh Willy (4:08)
15. Show Me The Way (5:57)
16. Robert Calvert out-takes (2:07)



Line-up/Musicians

- Roy Albrighton / guitar, lead vocals
- Mick Brockett / lights
- Allan "Taff" Freeman / keyboards, backing vocals
- Ron Howden / drums, percussion
- Derek "Mo" Moore / bass, backing vocals

Guests:
- P.P Arnold / backing vocals
- Phil Brown / bass tuba
- Bob Calvert / ringmaster
- Ron Carthy / 2nd trumpet
- Kenneth Cole / backing vocals
- Steve Gregory / tenor sax
- Butch Hudson / 1st trumpet
- Chris Mercer / baritone & tenor saxes
- Chris Pyne / trombone
- Stephen Wick / tuba
- Chipping Norton Mandies / choir (2-9)

About this release

LP United Artists UAG 29680
CD. Ballaphon 289-09-006 (1990)
CD Dream Nebula DNECD1210 (2005) (with bonus tracks)

Thanks to Balthamel for the addition

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Warthur
Did you like Remember the Future? Because this is basically a rehash of the general sonic approach of that, with a shade less oomph. It's alright, but a lot of it doesn't come across as being very memorable, and it all feels like revisiting territory Nektar have already explored. The following Recycled would invigorate their sound - especially on the excellent first side - but here the band sound a little bogged down, though there's still some charming moments here and there, as well as Beatles-esque touches (particularly in some of the vocals) which would have given it a bit of a retro vibe even at the time of release.

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