The new Nektar CD arrived this week. You may remember them from the 1970's. I think they've done three or four CDs since their reunion about five or six years ago. I'd describe them as guitar-driven progressive rock. Like the last few CDs this one is about 50% really good IMO, and 50% okay. But I really like Roye Albrighton, the main man in the band, and given that when these old bands get together, I consider it all a bit of a novelty act. Anyway, if you like Nektar, it's a pretty solid album, and a bit on the heavier side, with no long ballads.

The song Doctor Kool is an instant classic.

I ordered my copy from their website, and the invoice contained a personal thank-you note from Roye himself (I assume it's legit). Nice touch.