Spock's Beard - The Archaeoptimist *Pre-Order

Release Date Friday 21st November 2025
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.

If Spock's Beard have taught us anything over their 30+ years in the business,
it's that they have no interest in becoming their own tribute act
The Archaeoptimist - their latest offering & first release on Madfish - is not a retreat
into old habits, but a recalibration. Just when you think they're settling in, they kick the
walls out instead.
"mad time signatures, impossible harmonies, intense arrangements...sensational"
THE PROG REPORT
At the centre of this particular storm is Ryo Okumoto, whose fingerprints are all over
the album - not just as a performer, but as a driving creative force. Teaming up with
co-writer Michael Whiteman (I Am the Manic Whale) & longstanding bandmembers
Alan Morse & Ted Leonard, Ryo has helped shape an album that is undeniably Spock's
Beard with a characteristic wry smile to boot.
The album was produced by Okumoto & recorded at each band member's respective
home studios. Esteemed producer Rich Mouser (Dream Theater/Weezer) takes up the
mixing & mastering duties.
"a true heir of the legacy of bands as Yes, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd & old Genesis...a
truly fascinating voyage." METAL TEMPLE
Over more than 30 years, Spock's Beard have established themselves as one of
modern progressive music's most exciting & consistent acts, with live shows as
renowned as their studio work & tours that draw sold-out audiences across the globe.
Their albums regularly chart worldwide, with 2018's 'Noise Floor' reaching #3 on the
UK Official Rock & Metal Chart & #6 on the Official Progressive Albums Chart.
CD Tracks: Invisible ( 06:33 ) / Electric Monk ( 06:16 ) / Afourthoughts ( 07:31 ) / St.
Jerome In The Wilderness ( 08:46 ) / The Archaeoptimist ( 20:57 ) / Next Step
( 10:58 )
CD LTD CD & DVD Tracks: Invisible ( 06:33 ) / Electric Monk ( 06:16 ) / Afourthoughts
( 07:31 ) / St. Jerome In The Wilderness ( 08:46 ) / The Archaeoptimist ( 20:57 ) / Next
Step ( 10:58 ) / Invisible ( 5.1 / Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 06:33 ) / Electric Monk ( 5.1 / Hi-Res
Stereo ) ( 06:16 ) / Afourthoughts ( 5.1 / Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 07:31 ) / St. Jerome In The
Wilderness ( 5.1 / Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 08:46 ) / The Archaeoptimist ( 5.1 / Hi-Res Stereo )
( 20:57 ) / Next Step ( 5.1 / Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 10:58 )
LP Tracks: Invisible ( 06:33 ) / Electric Monk ( 06:16 ) / Afourthoughts ( 07:31 ) / St.
Jerome In The Wilderness ( 08:46 ) / The Archaeoptimist - Part 1 ( 16:53 ) / The
Archaeoptimist - Part 2 ( 04:14 ) / Next Step ( 10:58 )
LP Indie Excl Red Vinyl 2LP Tracks: Invisible ( 06:33 ) / Electric Monk ( 06:16 ) /
Afourthoughts ( 07:31 ) / St. Jerome In The Wilderness ( 08:46 ) / The Archaeoptimist
- Part 1 ( 16:53 ) / The Archaeoptimist - Part 2 ( 04:14 ) / Next Step ( 10:58

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