Nektar – Mission to Mars (Deko Entertainment, 2024)
Nektar’s Mission to Mars delivers a nostalgic yet fresh mix of classic rock and limited progressive elements. The EP-length album kicks off with a high-energy rock that channels late-Sixties to early-Seventies vibes.
Standout features include rich keyboard contributions, polished vocal harmonies, and guitar work.
However, this is not an album for progheads seeking complex or virtuoso progressive rock solos or arrangements. Instead, it’s a skillfully crafted, hooky, solid rock record with tasteful prog touches, created by seasoned musicians who clearly know their craft.
Musicians: Derek “Mo” Moore on bass, vocals; Jay Dittamo on drums; Maryann Castillo on backing vocals; Ryche Chlanda on guitars, vocals; Kendall Scott on keyboards.
Tracks Listing
- Mission to Mars (8:58)
- Long Lost Sunday (7:12)
- One Day Hi One Day Lo (10:11)
- I’ll Let You In (6:05)
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