Following their recent signing to the Madfish label, legendary prog outfit Spock’s Beard have announced their highly anticipated new album “The Archaeoptimist.” Set for release on November 21, 2025 the new album sees the group at their effervescent and Experimental best delivering some of their finest work from a career spanning more than 30 years.
At the centre is Ryo Okumoto, not just as a performer, but as a driving creative force. Teaming up with co-writer Michael Whiteman (I Am the Manic Whale) and longstanding band members Alan Morse & Ted Leonard, Ryo has helped shape an album that is undeniably Spock’s Beard.
The album was produced by Okumoto and recorded at each band member’s respective home studio. Esteemed producer Rich Mouser (Dream Theater/Weezer) takes up the mixing and mastering duties.
The band have unveiled the first single “Invisible,” stream it viua the YouTube player below:
Pre-Order “The Archaeoptimist” on Bandcamp: https://madfishmusic.bandcamp.com/album/archaeoptimist
Tracklist:
01. Invisible
02. Electic Monk
03. Afourthoughts
04. St. Jerome In The Wilderness
05. The Archaeoptimist
06. Next Step