Released 51 years ago this October
Recycled
Nektar · 1975
73 min · 22 tracks · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic journey through progressive rock, blending intricate melodies with themes of technology and existential reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Recycle — The opening track sets the thematic tone of the album, introducing listeners to its concept while showcasing Nektar's signature melodic style and complex arrangements.
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Cybernetic Consumption — This track critiques materialism through an engaging fusion of catchy hooks and progressive instrumentation, embodying the album's central themes.
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Marvellous Moses — This lengthy composition exemplifies Nektar’s ambitious songwriting, merging intricate musical passages with philosophical lyrics that challenge conventional thinking.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sonic exploration
- thought-provoking existential themes
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- short tracks for quick immersion
- layered mixes for detail hunting
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, single tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1975, Recycled marked Nektar's fifth studio album and continued their exploration of progressive rock after their breakthrough record, Remember the Future. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound, gaining traction in both the UK and US markets.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Camel· Gentle Giant· Yes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Recycle 2:45
- 2 Cybernetic Consumption 2:10
- 3 Recycle Countdown 1:52
- 4 Automaton Horrorscope 3:03
- 5 Recycling 1:51
- 6 Flight to Reality 1:19
- 7 Unendless Imagination? 4:39
- 8 São Paulo Sunrise 3:05
- 9 Costa Del Sol 4:03
- 10 Marvellous Moses 6:35
- 11 It’s All Over 5:27
- 12 Recycle (Geoff Emerick mix) 2:49
- 13 Cybernetic Consumption (Geoff Emerick mix) 2:10
- 14 Recycle Countdown (Geoff Emerick mix) 1:51
- 15 Automaton Horrorscope (Geoff Emerick mix) 3:03
- 16 Recycling (Geoff Emerick mix) 1:51
- 17 Flight to Reality (Geoff Emerick mix) 1:25
- 18 Unendless Imagination? (Geoff Emerick mix) 4:39
- 19 São Paulo Sunrise (Geoff Emerick mix) 3:05
- 20 Costa Del Sol (Geoff Emerick mix) 4:03
- 21 Marvellous Moses (Geoff Emerick mix) 6:35
- 22 It’s All Over (Geoff Emerick mix) 5:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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