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2014 studio album by Transatlantic

Kaleidoscope is the fourth studio album by progressive rock band Transatlantic. It was released on January 27, 2014.[2][3][4]

Background[edit]

Transatlantic released a music video for the song “Shine” on December 2, 2013.[5] Two weeks later, the band’s cover of the Yes song “And You and I”, a bonus track on Kaleidoscope, was released on record label Inside Out’s SoundCloud page.[6] A video for “Black As the Sky” was released on January 27, 2014, to coincide with the album’s release.[7] On September 11, 2014, Kaleidoscope won ‘Album of the Year’ at the third annual Progressive Music Awards.[8]

Track listing[edit]

All tracks written and arranged by Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt and Pete Trewavas, except where noted.[9][10]

1. “Into the Blue”

  • I. “Overture”
  • II. “The Dreamer and the Healer”
  • III. “A New Beginning”
  • IV. “Written in Your Heart”
  • V. “The Dreamer and the Healer (Reprise)[11]“
   25:13
2. “Shine”   7:28
3. “Black As the Sky”   6:45
4. “Beyond the Sun” Morse 4:29
5. “Kaleidoscope”

  • I. “Overture”
  • II. “Ride the Lightning”
  • III. “Black Gold”
  • IV. “Walking the Road”
  • V. “Desolation Days”
  • VI. “Lemon Looking Glass”
  • VII. “Ride the Lightning (Reprise)”
    		•    31:53
    Total length: 75:48

    Special edition bonus disc

    Personnel[edit]

    Transatlantic

    Additional musicians

    Production

    • Transatlantic — production
    • Rich Mouser — mixing
    • Jerry Guidroz — engineering

    Other

    • Thomas Ewerhard — design and layout
    • Per Nordin — Transatlantic Ship
    • Joey Pippin — band photos
    • Jerry Guidroz — Kaleidoscope photos

    Source:[9]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ Allmusic review
    2. ^ “Transatlantic To Release ‘Kaleidoscope’ In January”. Blabbermouth.net. October 17, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
    3. ^ “Transatlantic: reveal new studio album ‘Kaleidoscope’ and 2014 World Tour!”. InsideOut. October 17, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
    4. ^ “Transatlantic – Kaleidoscope”. Radiant Records. Archived from the original on March 19, 2015. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
    5. ^ Kielty, Martin (December 2, 2013). “Video Premiere: Transatlantic – Shine”. Prog. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
    6. ^ Kielty, Martin (December 16, 2013). “Transatlantic Release Yes Cover”. Prog. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
    7. ^ Kielty, Martin (January 28, 2014). “Transatlantic: Black As The Sky – Video”. Prog. Archived from the original on January 31, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
    8. ^ “Peter Gabriel honoured at Prog music awards”. BBC News. September 12, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
    9. ^ a b Kaleidoscope liner notes.
    10. ^ “Neal Morse Interview”. Guitarhoo!. Guitarhoo.com. December 24, 2013. Archived from the original on October 27, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
    11. ^ “Transatlantic – Kaleidoscope (triple black vinyl + 2CD preorder)”. Burning Shed. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
    12. ^ “Austriancharts.at – Transatlantic – Kaleidoscope” (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
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    14. ^ “Ultratop.be – Transatlantic – Kaleidoscope” (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
    15. ^ “Dutchcharts.nl – Transatlantic – Kaleidoscope” (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
    16. ^ “Transatlantic: Kaleidoscope” (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
    17. ^ “Lescharts.com – Transatlantic – Kaleidoscope”. Hung Medien. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
    18. ^ “Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline” (in German). Musicline.de. Phononet GmbH. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
    19. ^ “Swedishcharts.com – Transatlantic – Kaleidoscope”. Hung Medien. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
    20. ^ “Swisscharts.com – Transatlantic – Kaleidoscope”. Hung Medien. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
    21. ^ “Transatlantic | Artist | Official Charts”. UK Albums Chart. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
    22. ^ “Transatlantic Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)”. Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
    23. ^ “Transatlantic Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)”. Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
    24. ^ “Transatlantic Chart History (Independent Albums)”. Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2014.