A Tab in the Ocean cover

A Tab in the Ocean

Nektar · 1972

69 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock

A cosmic journey through ethereal soundscapes and intricate melodies that define early progressive rock.

A Tab in the Ocean is an album by Nektar, released in 1972. A cosmic journey through ethereal soundscapes and intricate melodies that define early progressive rock. 'A Tab in the Ocean' is notable for its innovative use of extended tracks, particularly influencing the progressive rock genre. The album received critical acclaim upon release and helped establish Nektar as a key player in progressive rock, with its title track often cited as a defining piece of the era's musical experimentation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Tab in the Ocean sound like?

A cosmic journey through ethereal soundscapes and intricate melodies that define early progressive rock. Rooted in progressive rock.

What makes A Tab in the Ocean by Nektar notable?

'A Tab in the Ocean' is notable for its innovative use of extended tracks, particularly influencing the progressive rock genre. The album received critical acclaim upon release and helped establish Nektar as a key player in progressive rock, with its title track often cited as a defining piece of the era's musical experimentation. Released in November 1972, 'A Tab in the Ocean' was Nektar's second studio album, following their debut 'Journey to the Center of the Eye'. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the progressive rock scene, experimenting with longer compositions and complex arrangements that would characterize their later work.

How many songs are on A Tab in the Ocean?

A Tab in the Ocean has 8 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·69:53

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Tab in the Ocean Standout 16:53
  • 2 Desolation Valley/Waves Standout 8:13
  • 3 Crying in the Dark 6:29
  • 4 King of Twilight Standout 4:22
  • 5 A Tab in the Ocean Standout 16:04
  • 6 Desolation Valley/Waves Standout 8:33
  • 7 Crying in the Dark 5:14
  • 8 King of Twilight Standout 4:05

Release Date

November 1, 1972

Genre

progressive rock

More albums in progressive rock

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

69 min 53 sec