LEGENDARY PROG ROCK BAND NEKTAR RELEASE MISSION TO MARS TO CRITICAL ACCLAIM.
LIMITED EDITION PURPLE SWIRL VINYL IS DROPPING ON OCTOBER 11TH THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT
Formed in Germany in 1969, Nektar favored extended compositions and concept albums over the constraints of pop. They were among the progenitors of the progressive rock movement of the 1970s as well as the jam-band scene that arose in the late 1990s. Their sound traveled well to the States, where they enjoyed Top 40 success with “A Tab in the Ocean” (1972) and “Remember the Future” (1973). Nearly 20 albums later, the band’s artistic and personal charisma has earned them masses of devoted fans along with their album “The Other Side” (2020) which was Number 1 on Amazon Progressive Music. For over half a century, Nektar has been the guiding star for countless fans, leading them on mesmerizing expeditions through the vast expanses of the cosmos and the depths of the ocean. With their unique fusion of progressive rock and stunning visuals, these trailblazing prog-rock legends have ignited the imaginations of generations.
Now Nektar is back with the first in the Mission to Mars trilogy. Their 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). Mission to Mars was released on August 30 th and critics are taking notice.
“…retains the spirit of Nektar’s 70s heyday” – Prog
“Prog rock with fleeting psychedelic and space rock embellishments…it’s great to have them back” – Get Ready To Rock
Watch “Mission To Mars” here: https://youtu.be/hKdO04l2Flc
From the rocking title track “Mission to Mars” to the beautiful “I’ll Let You In,” Nektar covers all the prog rock bases while venturing into some new melodic territories. Now they are set to release Mission To Mars on Limited Edition Purple Swirl Vinyl, and as Mo and Ryche state, “We mastered the Mission to Mars Vinyl separately and made every effort to give you a perfect sound with wider grooves. Because each side is about 16 minutes, we get an awesome spread of music with lots of head room and warmth with a clean bottom end with nice bass and drums, along with silky vocals, strong guitars and keys. The LP also has a very Cool Purple Swirl Vinyl that is just beautiful – looks awesome – fans love it and are already buzzing about it. It’s bound to be the centerpiece of any collection! Hope everyone likes it as much as we do. And stay tuned for parts two and three of the Mission to Mars Trilogy on Deko Entertainment in the near future.”
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: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/nektar
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
