Spock's Beard

 

Artist:  Spock's Beard
Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA.
Genre:  Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal, Neo-Progressive, Hard Rock, Art Rock

Original line-up:

Neal Morse:  Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Guitar
Alan Morse:  Vocals, Guitar
Dave Meros:  Bass, Vocals, Keyboards
Nick D'Virgilio:  Drums, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Spock's Beard are an American Progressive Rock Band formed in 1992 in Los Angeles by brothers Neal Morse (Lead Vocals, Keyboards) and Alan Morse (Guitar, Vocals), teamed up with Dave Meros (Bass) and Nick D'Virgilio (Drums).  The band plays Progressive Rock with much influence from Yes and Genesis, also well known for Multi-part Vocal Harmonies.

Title:  The Archaeoptimist (2025) 

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal, Neo-Progressive, Hard Rock, Art Rock

Label:  Madfish Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Invisible (6:33)

 2.  Electric Monk (6:16)

 3.  Afourthoughts (7:11)

 4.  St. Joerome In The Wilderness (8:46)

 5.  The Archaeoptimist (20:57)

 6.  Next Step (10:58)

Personnel:

Alan Morse:  Vocals, Guitar
Dave Meros:  Bass, Vocals, Keyboards

Ryo Okumoto:  Keyboards, Vocals

Ted Leonard:  Lead Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards

Nick D'Virgilio:  Drums, Vocals

The Archaeoptimist is the 14th studio album by Spock's Bread, released on November 21, 2025 by Madfish Music.