Nucleus - Nucleus (1969) | Toronto Canada Psych Blues Prog Rock | Full Stereo Vinyl Rip

Ripped from my OG copy of Nucleus (S 6120, Mainstream Records, US 1969, Stereo). Organ-driven and almost too proggy, this is a psychedelic rock record that edges into prog territory but keeps enough grit to stay interesting. For me personally, this almost tips into prog a little too much - I like it, but if it went any further in that direction I probably wouldn’t enjoy it as much. Nucleus came out of Toronto’s Lords of London (best known for the 1967 single “Cornflakes and Ice Cream”), rebranded in 1968, and leaned into fuzz guitar, Hammond organ, jazzy grooves, and long-form jams. Recorded in New York, this was their only album. Sales were weak at the time, but it has built a cult following since. Three members later went on to form A Foot In Cold Water, who found more success in the 1970s Canadian hard rock scene. The best moments are packed into the opener “Jenny Wake Up,” which moves from spoken word into explosive psych-prog jams, “Judgement Day,” with its jazzy foundation and choir-like vocals, and the closer “Communication,” an extended ride that mixes political reflection with a relaxed jam that builds into the record’s peak. If you’re into Iron Butterfly, early Deep Purple, Vanilla Fudge, or even the psych-leaning side of Traffic, this one will sit right in that zone. 📷 More vinyl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinyl_piper/ 🎧 Full Vinyl Rips Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj0yF7-9YQ9pEOi1yCUyAZikNmWVdz8Hn Tracklist / Timestamps 00:00 - Jenny Wake Up 08:43 - All About Me And The Spidery Bass 14:04 - Judgement Day 22:19 - Lost And Found 28:50 - Snare Your Colour 31:48 - Communication #Nucleus #1969Vinyl #PsychedelicRock #BluesRock #ProgRock #VinylRip #VinylRecords #VinylCommunity #VinylCollector #RareVinyl #VinylPiper