A TAB IN THE OCEAN

A Tab In the Ocean sees Nektar incorporate a few symphonic elements into their space rock model, particularly in the synthesiser work on the title track. It also has some fascinating studio effects, such as the strange echo effect on the vocals to King of Twilight. Although this combination of symphonic-influenced compositional practices and studio magic would, in my opinion, come to fruition fully only on the masterful Recycled, this is still a great early prog album which proves that in 1972 Nektar could stand proud next to the likes of Genesis and Gentle Giant. Four stars, very comfortably, perhaps even four and a half.