Remember the Future by Nektar

This is my charming old copy of Remember the Future,  Nektar's fourth album from 1973.

One of the most interesting progressive rock acts of the 1970s, psychedelic music and space rock at its finest, this album offers us two lengthy suites, one on each side. They are refined and masterfully executed with intense, passionate synthesizers and guitars, and feature memorable, top-notch guitar and bass performances.

This is a concept album that, as early as 1973, addressed environmental concerns, hence the title "Remember the Future." It's approximately 36 minutes long, with soft, spacey passages and hard rock sections, powerful melodies, and grandiose vocal harmonies.

An underrated classic, but in my opinion, an essential album for fans of '70s prog.

A continuous, highly engaging 36-minute piece, ranging from quiet, spacey instrumental sections to powerful, hard-rock moments, in excellent instrumental work by guitarist and vocalist Roye Albrighton, keyboardist Allan Freeman, drummer Ron Howden, and bassist Derek Moore.

A seminal album and one of the highlights of Nektar's discography. In my opinion, it's on par with 1972's ""A Tab in the Ocean" but stylistically more evolved thanks to the majestic feel of the instrumental passages, such as the finale of the first part, "Remember the Future (Part I)," and the sound—a blend of progressive rock and psychedelic rock—avant-garde for its time. Those who listened to it at the time were hearing something new.

A masterpiece I recommend to all rock lovers, even those not familiar with prog.

LineUp

- Roye Albrighton - lead vocals, guitars
- Allan "Taff" Freeman - keyboards, vocals
- Derek "Mo" Moore - bass, vocals
- Ron Howden - drums and percussion, vocals

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