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Tracklist:

Invisible
Electric Monk
Afourthoughts
St. Jerome In The Wilderness
The Archaeoptimist
Next Step

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 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 ” 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.