[2015-08-21] Spock's Beard "The Oblivion Particle" (Inside Out)

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Aug 03, 2015 2:24 am

Description
2015 finds Spock’s Beard returning with The Oblivion Particle, scheduled for release August 21st on InsideOut Music. The band’s twelfth studio album sees them drawing from their core essence while stretching out into some exciting new territory.

According to bassist Dave Meros, it’s not a matter of how much the album recalls past Spock’s material, but how much it differs. “I think the opening track 'Tides of Time' is classic Spock's in terms of arrangement and style, but everything else is fairly different. That said, the whole album is still within the parameters of what people expect to hear from us.”

Among the nine new songs are “To Be Free Again,” a dramatic, cinematic epic; “Bennett Built a Time Machine,” a quirky adventure tale about time travel; “Hell’s Not Enough” with its fiery emotive plateaus and “Get Out While You Can,” a more straight ahead yet no less impactful powerhouse.

The Oblivion Particle finds the band answering the needs of their creations by utilizing the considerable versatility of each member. In addition to Ted Leonard's soaring vocals and Dave Meros' distinctive bass, Alan Morse adds autoharp, banjolele, electric sitar and mandolin to his array of instruments, drummer Jimmy Keegan takes over lead vocals on “Bennett Built a Time Machine” and Ryo expands his arsenal of keyboard sounds throughout the album. In addition, virtuoso Kansas violinist David Ragsdale lends his touch to the album’s majestic closer, “Disappear.”

As with the previous album Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep, The Oblivion Particle was recorded at The Mouse House and produced by Rich Mouser, Alan Morse and John Boegehold, a band collaborator of many years.

Ultimately, The Oblivion Particle has all the trademarks of a classic “grower,” with a considerable depth that continues to unfold after many listens. This proves Spock’s Beard to be an amazingly compelling band some 20+ years after their formation, and one that continues to be a leader in the prog rock field, just as they have always been…

Tracklist
1. Tides of Time
2. Minion
3. Hell's Not Enough
4. Bennett Built a Time Machine
5. Get Out While You Can
6. A Better Way to Fly
7. The Center Line
8. To Be Free Again
9. Disappear

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010FP0W1Q/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Aug 03, 2015 2:27 am

"Minion":

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Talk about a must buy for me!

Neal Alhadeff · 07 Jan 2007

I'm looking forward to this. Their last couple of albums have been really strong.

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Aug 20, 2015 8:52 pm

"Bennett Built A Time Machine":

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Mine is on the way! :yay:

richman666 · 15 Nov 2006

JohnG wrote:

Mine is on the way! :yay:

Mine too. I don't get as excited about new Spock's Beard albums as I did in the mid- to late-90s when Neal Morse and Nick D'Virgilio were in the band, but as a longtime Enchant fan I'm glad Ted Leonard is singing for them now. Can't wait to hear it.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Got it, love it! :thumbsup:

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2015 3:36 am

"Tides Of Time":

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

[2015-08-21] Spock's Beard "The Oblivion Particle" (Inside Out)

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