Magic Is a Child

by Nektar

Magic Is a Child cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1977
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 41:08
  • Community rating: 2.93/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Jeffrey M. Kawalek, Larry Fast, noises, Polydor Incorporated, Michael Comins, Tony Posk

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Nektar's 'Magic Is a Child' introduced a lineup change after Roye Albrighton's departure and moved the band toward a more accessible late-1970s rock sound. The album retains progressive and psychedelic traces while emphasizing shorter, more melodic arrangements.

Genres

Descriptors: fantasy, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Away From Asgard (5:29)
  2. Magic Is A Child (3:58)
  3. Eerie Lackawanna (3:27)
  4. Midnight Light (4:23)
  5. Love To Share - Keep Your Worries Behind You (4:04)
  6. Train From Nowhere (4:12)
  7. Listen (6:01)
  8. On The Run - The Trucker (4:41)
  9. Spread Your Wings (4:48)

Credits

  • Stephan Galfas - arranged by [string quartet]
  • Allan Freeman - band [nektar], keyboards, synthesizer, vocals, lyrics by, written-by, harmony vocals
  • Dave Nelson - band [nektar], lyrics by, written-by, vocals, guitar [guitars], harmony vocals, lead vocals, harmony vocals
  • Ron Howden - band [nektar], drums, vocals, percussion [percussives], noises [smurds], lyrics by, written-by, lead vocals, harmony vocals, lead vocals [son], harmony vocals
  • Walt Nektroid - guitar [ethereal]
  • Mick Brocket - lighting [creative lights]
  • Steve Barth - lyrics by, written-by
  • Julien Barber - strings

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