Given that Nektar were formed in Germany and the imagery they put forth on their debut, I have a tendency to lump this album in with Krautrock. As I mentioned on Emtidi's Saat album the other day, you know Krautrock when you hear it. And Journey to the Centre of the Eye isn't it. Later albums are more obvious on this front (being more overtly progressive rock), but the debut is more experimental. In a similar way that same era Pink Floyd and Hawkwind are. This is space rock through and through. Perhaps to its detriment. Some of the downtime portions could use some of that Krautrock atmosphere that's missing. It's still a darn good listen with 'Burn Out My Eyes' being a particular highlight. In fact Side 2 does overshadow the flip, leaving a strong impression afterward. Before last night, I would have argued that Journey to the Centre of the Eye is my favorite Nektar. Something tells me one of their next two will be now.
Ownership: LP: 1972 Bacillus. Gatefold. I go way back with this copy, to a store in Oklahoma City known as Rainbow Records (1988). Long history usually means personally important record, and Journey to the Centre of the Eye is no exception to that rule.
CD: 2006 WHD (Japan). Papersleeve edition.
1//88 (first listen); 2/13/07; 8/26/23 (review / new entry)
1//88 (first listen); 2/13/07; 8/26/23 (review / new entry)
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