The Archaeoptimist
| The Archaeoptimist | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 21, 2025 | |||
| Studio | Band members' home studios[1] | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Length | 61:01 | |||
| Label | Madfish | |||
| Producer | Ryo Okumoto | |||
| Spock's Beard chronology | ||||
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The Archaeoptimist is the fourteenth studio album by American progressive rock band Spock's Beard, and the first featuring drummer Nick Potters and songwriter Michael Whiteman. The Archaeoptimist was released on November 21, 2025, via the band's label Madfish.[2]
Track listing
All music is composed by Ryo Okumoto and Michael Whiteman.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Invisible" | Alan Morse | 6:33 |
| 2. | "Electric Monk" |
| 6:16 |
| 3. | "Afourthoughts" | Whiteman | 7:31 |
| 4. | "St. Jerome in the Wilderness" |
| 8:46 |
| 5. | "The Archaeoptimist" | Leonard | 20:57 |
| 6. | "Next Step" | Whiteman | 10:58 |
| Total length: | 61:01 | ||
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[3]
Spock's Beard
- Ted Leonard – lead vocals, guitar
- Alan Morse – guitar, vocals
- Ryo Okumoto – keyboard, production
- Dave Meros – bass
- Nick Potters – drums, vocals
Additional contributors
- Rich Mouser – mixing, mastering
- Michael Whiteman – additional acoustic guitar
- Carl Glover – album art
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Physical Albums (SNEP)[4] | 130 |
| French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[5] | 33 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] | 43 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[7] | 87 |
| UK Albums Sales (OCC)[8] | 16 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] | 12 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[10] | 5 |
References
- ^ "Inside The Archaeoptimist: Spock's Beard open a new chapter". The Strange Brew. October 18, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ Ewing, Jerry (September 11, 2025). "Spock's Beard return with The Archaeoptimist, their first new studio album in seven years!". Louder Sound. Future plc. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ a b The Archaeoptimist (booklet). Spock's Beard. Madfish. November 21, 2025.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Top Albums Physiques (semaine du 28 novembre 2025)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ "Top Rock & Metal Albums (semaine du 28 novembre 2025)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Spock's Beard – The Archaeoptimist". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 29, 2025.