{"product_id":"the-archaeoptimist-2lp","title":"The Archaeoptimist [2LP]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpock's Beard - The Archaeoptimist [2LP]\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\"mad time signatures, impossible harmonies, intense arrangements... sensational\"\u003cbr\u003eTHE PROG REPORT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of 'The Archaeoptimist' is presented as a 2LP gatefold package \u0026amp; is pressed on black vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead Less\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eDisc 1\u003cbr\u003eInvisible\u003cbr\u003eElectric Monk\u003cbr\u003eAfourthoughts\u003cbr\u003eSt. Jerome In The Wilderness\u003cbr\u003eDisc 2\u003cbr\u003eThe Archaeoptimist - Part 1\u003cbr\u003eThe Archaeoptimist - Part 2\u003cbr\u003eNext Step\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spock's Beard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62526667915594,"sku":"636551832519","price":7.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/goldenspiraluk.com\/products\/the-archaeoptimist-2lp","provider":"Golden Spiral Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}