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The best Nucleus albums

10 records, ordered by how much we can tell you about each one — not by chart position.

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Elastic Rock

Elastic Rock

1970

Showcases Nucleus's complex rhythms and dynamic shifts, providing a cohesive introduction to their innovative sound.

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    Elastic Rock

    Elastic Rock Start here

    1970

    A vibrant fusion of jazz improvisation and rock energy, weaving intricate melodies with avant-garde experimentation.

  2. 2
    Labyrinth

    Labyrinth

    1973

  3. 3
    In Flagranti Delicto

    In Flagranti Delicto

    1977

  4. 4
    Roots

    Roots

    1973

  5. 5
    Out of the Long Dark

    Out of the Long Dark

    1979

  6. 6
    Alleycat

    Alleycat

    1975

  7. 7
    Solar Plexus

    Solar Plexus

    1971

  8. 8
    We'll Talk About It Later

    We'll Talk About It Later

    1971

  9. 9
    Under the Sun

    Under the Sun

    1974

  10. 10
    Snakehips Etcetera

    Snakehips Etcetera

    1975

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