Nucleus - any recommendations?

[GA Russell]

Years ago I bought a "best of" album by Nucleus, and later In Flagrante Delicto.

Do any of you have a solid favorite of their albums?  There are a number now available.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nucleus+cd&i=popular&crid=2IVCXPELH5ZTO&sprefix=Nucleus%2Cpopular%2C142&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_7

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_7?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=nucleus+cd&sprefix=Nucleus%2Caps%2C231&crid=2WGNWXE0S4UK6

[felser]

This, their first two albums on one set.    Karl Jenkins and John Marshall went on to Soft Machine around Soft Machine Fifth (Marshall) and Six (Jenkins).

https://www.amazon.com/Elastic-Rock-Well-About-Later/dp/B0000072M0/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1547342683&sr=1-1&keywords=nucleus+cd

The set with their third and fourth albums is also well worthwhile, with Allen Holdsworth (also later of Soft Machine) showing up.

https://www.amazon.com/Solar-Plexus-Belladonna-Carr-Nucleus/dp/B00006CY64/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1547343035&sr=1-1&keywords=solar+plexus+belladonna

Edited January 13, 2019 by felser

[greggery peccary]

I grabbed all of the titles on BGO and I think that they are excellent. That led me back to the Rendell/Carr quintet and then Ian Carr's music. Great music. Touches of electric Miles at times, otherwise just chock full of solid tunes and great playing Not a clunker in the whole bunch.

[GA Russell]

Thanks felser and greggery!

[felser]

1 hour ago, greggery peccary said:

I grabbed all of the titles on BGO and I think that they are excellent. That led me back to the Rendell/Carr quintet and then Ian Carr's music. Great music. Touches of electric Miles at times, otherwise just chock full of solid tunes and great playing Not a clunker in the whole bunch.

Agreed.  Also lead me to Rendell/Carr.

[HutchFan]

My favorite Nucleus record is Labyrinth, which features vocals by Norma Winstone.

Since the band is expanded for this particular record, this group is billed as "Nucleus Plus."

 

[soulpope]

2 hours ago, HutchFan said:

My favorite Nucleus record is Labyrinth, which features vocals by Norma Winstone.

Since the band is expanded for this particular record, this group is billed as "Nucleus Plus."

Good one ....

[sidewinder]

Most of the BGO reissues of the Vertigo/Capitol albums are still available - I would start with ‘Elastic Rock’ / ‘We’ll Talk About It Later’.

’UK Tour ‘76’ is also a personal favourite.

Board Member RogerF also has an excellent Ian Carr/Nucleus Tribute website which should be first port of call for info (as well has his book).

4 hours ago, felser said:

Agreed.  Also lead me to Rendell/Carr.

‘Elastic Rock’ is something of a transitional album with a bit of a Rendell/Carr feel.

Not to forget ‘Greek Variations’ under Neil Ardley’s name either - although that could be hard to get hold of.

Edited January 13, 2019 by sidewinder