Nucleus - ST

Somebody, give this band a profile! Originally known as Lords of London, the band released a few pop rock singles and scored a hit with "Cornflakes and Ice Cream". The band grew weary of the pop rock scene and wanted to develop their sound further. They changed their name to Nucleus and recorded their first album in 1968, an album of jam-extended prog rock / jazz fusion pieces. However, it took almost a year before a label finally picked the band up. Mainstream Records in Chicago released the album in 1969, but by then, the band was already moving on. One track, Communication" was released as a single and was getting some airplay stateside. By 1970, Nucleus was terminated, and members Danny Taylor, Hughie Leggat, and Bob Horne went on the form A Foot In Cold Water, who would score a hit with "(Make Me Do) Anything You Want". Years later, Leggat would record an album with his brother, and that album inspired Blue Oyster Cult to cover some songs, "White Flags" finally appearing on BOC's Club Ninja album. This is pretty amazing music considering the year. This album sounds more at home in 1970 or 71. Considering it was recorded in 68 says that these Canucks were really onto the forthcoming jazz fusion / progressive rock scene. It rocks pretty hard and heavy too with raunchy guitar solos and chords and some heavy organ. This is an album really worth checking out!