"Recycled" is a progressive rock album by the English band, Nektar, released in 1975. Explore the rich tapestry of sound created by the band, who offer a blend of progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and space rock. The album is noteworthy for its proficient use of Mellotron and its exploration of environmental and ecological themes.
The album, composed of two sides, Side A & Side B, offers a distinct sound experience. Side A contains individual tracks like "Cybernetic Consumption", "Recycle", and "Recycle Countdown." However, Side B consists of a single track named “Recycle“. The album was produced by the band itself with the aid of Larry Fast, an acclaimed electronic composer and artist who assisted with synthesizers.
An important aspect of this album is its environmental narrative, which is portrayed through the song lyrics. It remains a dominant theme throughout the album and underscores the band’s apprehensions regarding consumerism and environmental degradation, something quite relevant in the 70s and considerably relevant today. This album demonstrated the band's growing musical maturity and was well-received by critics for its creativity and concept.
