A Tab in the Ocean - Deluxe Edition by Nektar - Uhune

ALBUM

A Tab in the Ocean mirrors Nektar's first album, but only to a certain degree. While their sound still basks in lengthy keyboard passages and fantastic lyrics, the psychedelia is traded in for a more directional and established approach, with longer tracks and a tighter progressive structure. There's an obvious cohesiveness between the guitar and keyboard tandem, with an attempt at shaping a concept through the album's five tracks. Both the title track and the 19 minutes of "King of Twilight" are Tab in the Ocean's best examples of Nektar's maturing process, with sleek instrumental runs that taper off into the lyrics as opposed to a more improvised feel that surrounded their last album. A stronger influence can be felt on Roye Albrighton's guitar playing, which is more structural, and Derek Moore's basslines are sturdier and more expressive. Although it's hard to ignore the slight rock feel of the album in parts, the five songs as a whole harbor the band's surreal mien of progressive rock. Even the lyrics sound as if more concern has been given to them, coming off as an equal part of Nektar's music without drifting away into obscurity. Best of all, A Tab in the Ocean completes the task of holding the interest of the fans that enjoyed their debut album. ~ Mike DeGagne

1. A Tab in the Ocean (Original 1972 Mix)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

2. Desolation Valley / Waves (Original 1972 Mix)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

3. Cryin' in the Dark (Original 1972 Mix)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

4. King of Twilight (Original 1972 Mix)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

5. A Tab in the Ocean (1976 U.S. Mix)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

6. Desolation Valley / Waves (1976 U.S. Mix)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

7. Cryin' in the Dark (1976 U.S. Mix)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

8. King of Twilight (1976 U.S. Mix)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

9. A Tab in the Ocean (Live in Germany 1971)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

10. Porcelain Valley (Live in Germany 1971)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

11. Cryin' in the Dark (Live in Germany 1971)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

12. Desolation Valley / Waves (Live in the Studio 1973)

Primary Artist: Nektar; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 56 minutes and 47 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

11/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Progressive Rock, Prog-Rock, Art Rock, Psychedelic, Rock & Roll, Art & Progressive Rock

Label

Purple Pyramid Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1971

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888002766205