New Transatlantic album coming

[Spudman]

Disc one is 1 77 minute song. Wow!

From Radiant Records:

For Immediate Release
August 26th 2009

TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND
Coming in October!!

TRANSATLANTIC - the Progressive Rock Supergroup featuring DREAM
THEATER's Mike Portnoy, MARILLION's Pete Trewavas, THE FLOWER KINGS'
Roine Stolt and Neal Morse (Ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) - will release their
long-awaited third album in October 2009.

THE WHIRLWIND is a 77-minute piece of music that is sure to satisfy
the band's legions of fans that have patiently waited almost the
entire decade for the reunion of these 4 musicians.

THE WHIRLWIND will be available in two formats:

A Regular Edition Single CD of the entire 77 minute Epic as well as a
2-CD Special Edition containing a Bonus Disc with 8 newly recorded
Studio Tracks.

(4 new Transatlantic compositions and 4 Cover Songs)

The Track Listing for the Special Edition is:
Disc One:
THE WHIRLWIND

Disc Two:
1. SPINNING
2. LENNY JOHNSON
3. FOR SUCH A TIME
4. LENDING A HAND
5. THE RETURN OF THE GIANT HOGWEED (Genesis)
6. A SALTY DOG (Procol Harum)
7. I NEED YOU (America / The Beatles)
8. SOUL SACRIFICE (Santana)

TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND is currently scheduled for the following
release dates:
October 23rd 2009: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
October 26th 2009: Europe
October 27th 2009: North America

 

[Spudman]

Coming soon!...and you know it's going to be good.


TRANSATLANTIC: News from InsideOut that TransAtlantic, the Progressive Rock Supergroup featuring Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy, Marillion’s Pete Trewavas, The Flower Kings’ Roine Stolt and Neal Morse (Ex-Spock's Beard) – will release their long-awaited third album in October 2009. "The Whirlwind" is a 77-minute piece of music that is sure to satisfy the band’s legions of fans that have patiently waited almost the entire decade for the reunion of these four musicians.

"The Whirlwind" will be available in two formats: A Regular Edition Single CD of the entire 77 minute Epic as well as a 2-CD Special Edition containing a Bonus Disc with 8 newly recorded Studio Tracks. (4 new Transatlantic compositions and 4 Cover Songs).

The Track Listing for the Special Edition is:
Disc One:
THE WHIRLWIND

Disc Two:
1. SPINNING
2. LENNY JOHNSON
3. FOR SUCH A TIME
4. LENDING A HAND
5. THE RETURN OF THE GIANT HOGWEED (Genesis)
6. A SALTY DOG (Procol Harum)
7. I NEED YOU (America / The Beatles)
8. SOUL SACRIFICE (Santana)

The album is currently scheduled for the following release dates: October 23rd 2009: Germany, Austria, Switzerland / October 26th 2009: Europe

 

[Spudman]

Neal has put up a trailor for the new album. Give it a watch and listen.

http://bandwidth.csrtechnologies.com/RadiantRecords/new_trailor.php

 

[Spudman]

Okay....the new album is a prog feast! Disc one is a 70 minute song and disc 2 has some great covers on it. All in all a very well done album. The drums and vocals all sound better than on the previous albums. There is more variety in the lead singing department. They all take turns and sound fantastic.

The big bonus!? This from Mike Portnoy:

TRANSATLANTIC: On his forum Mike Portnoy has stated that he doesn't rule out a new tour, in fact, if it was up to him they'd leave right this minute!
In a word: YES
We absolutely will....

It's just a matter of WHEN and WHERE....

The WHEN will be determined by when my DT schedule loosens up....

The WHERE will be determined by touring finances and offers. (It's likely it would be in limited markets, so if we cant come to you, try to come to us!)

It's all being discussed and looked at now, so stay tuned!!

MP

I can hardly wait.:AOK