{"product_id":"d-spocks-beard-the-archaeoptimist","title":"Spock's Beard- The Archaeoptimist ( Vinyl )","description":"\u003cp\u003ePROG-ROCK LEGENDS SPOCK’S BEARD ARRIVE ON MADFISH WITH NEW ALBUM ‘THE ARCHAEOPTIMIST’ GATEFOLD 2LP VERSION, PRESSED ON BLACK VINYL \u0026amp; DIGIPACK CD EDITION, INCLUDES 12-PAGE PRINTED LYRIC BOOKLET\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“mad time signatures, impossible harmonies, intense arrangements…sensational” THE PROG REPORT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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) \u0026amp; longstanding bandmembers Alan Morse \u0026amp; Ted Leonard, Ryo has helped shape an album that is undeniably Spock’s Beard with a characteristic wry smile to boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album was produced by Okumoto \u0026amp; recorded at each band member’s respective home studios. Esteemed producer Rich Mouser (Dream Theater\/Weezer) takes up the mixing \u0026amp; mastering duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“a true heir of the legacy of bands as Yes, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd \u0026amp; old Genesis…a truly fascinating voyage.” METAL TEMPLE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver more than 30 years, Spock’s Beard have established themselves as one of modern progressive music’s most exciting \u0026amp; consistent acts, with live shows as renowned as their studio work \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; Metal Chart \u0026amp; #6 on the Official Progressive Albums Chart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvisible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric Monk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfourthoughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Jerome In The Wilderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Archaeoptimist - Part 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Archaeoptimist - Part 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext Step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 636551832519\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Madfish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE ORCHARD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57420391088463,"sku":"636551832519","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/8725\/2047\/files\/4464318-3461963.jpg?v=1775622940","url":"https:\/\/vibesvinyl.com\/products\/d-spocks-beard-the-archaeoptimist","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}