Ian Carr with Nucleus. Solar Plexus original 1971. Vertigo 6360 039 EX/EX
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Description
The iconic Solar Plexus from Ian Carr and Nucleus.
CONDITION
Vinyl. EX
Sleeve and inner Sleeve. EX
This is from a family members collection and has been hardly ever played
Solar Plexus by Ian Carr with Nucleus is a 1971 jazz-rock fusion album that showcases a more composer-driven, experimental, and jazz-leaning direction than its predecessors.Overview and BackgroundReleased in 1971 on the Vertigo label, Solar Plexus is the third album by the British jazz-rock group [Nucleus](index:0.6.5, 0.6.10).Funded partly by an Arts Council grant, the material was entirely written by bandleader [Ian Carr](index:0.6.4, 0.6.7) rather than being a collaborative group effort.It marks the final appearance of the core early lineup, featuring Karl Jenkins, Chris Spedding, Jeff Clyne, and John Marshall, alongside an expanded roster of guest brass players like Kenny Wheeler and Harry Beckett.Sound and Musical StyleCompositional Shift: The album relies less on heavy rock rhythms and collective jamming, leaning instead toward sophisticated, structured suites rooted heavily in traditional jazz and avant-garde textures.Side One (Experimentation): Tracks like "Elements I & II" and "Bedrock Deadlock" introduce electronic experimentation via the VCS3 synthesizer, bowed double bass, and brittle oboe improvisations.Side Two (Groove and Atmosphere): The second half leans into atmospheric, spacious jazz-rock. "Snakehips' Dream" draws strong comparisons to the moody, liquid Fender Rhodes and trumpet nuances of Miles Davis’ In a Silent Way.
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