Nexus

by Barclay James Harvest

Released: February 22, 1999

Progressive rock

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"Nexus" is a studio album by English progressive rock band Barclay James Harvest, released in 1999. This was the second album to feature the line-up of John Lees, Les Holroyd, and Woolly Wolstenholme, and the band had evolved into a divergent entity since Wolstenholme left in the late 70s. The album showcases most of its material written by the longstanding pair, Les Holroyd and John Lees, showing a blend of pop and rock, seasoned with the members' progressive rock background lurking in the more elaborate arrangements.

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It features quite a few tracks like "Festival!"…

It features quite a few tracks like "Festival!" an uplifting tune with masterful guitar work from John Lees, along with harmonious vocals from the band.

"See Me See You" is another highlight with…

"See Me See You" is another highlight with the iconic Mellotron sound, showing a more reflective side of their repertoire.

Overall, the Nexus album perhaps exhibits a more…

Overall, the Nexus album perhaps exhibits a more melody-centric style of Barclay James Harvest.

It's a familiar territory but still quite versatile…

It's a familiar territory but still quite versatile, showing that the band members were comfortable in their collective musical skin by this time in the journey.

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The album showcases most of its material written by the longstanding pair, Les Holroyd and John Lees, showing a blend of pop and rock, seasoned with the members' progressive rock background lurking in the more elaborate arrangements. It features quite a few tracks like "Festival!" an uplifting tune with masterful guitar work from John Lees, along with harmonious vocals from the band. "See Me See You" is another highlight with the iconic Mellotron sound, showing a more reflective side of their repertoire.

Overall, the Nexus album perhaps exhibits a more melody-centric style of Barclay James Harvest. It's a familiar territory but still quite versatile, showing that the band members were comfortable in their collective musical skin by this time in the journey.