Kaleidoscope (Transatlantic album)

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Kaleidoscope
Metal Blade, Radiant
ProducerTransatlantic
Transatlantic chronology
The Whirlwind
(2009)
Kaleidoscope
(2014)
The Absolute Universe
(2021)
Singles from Kaleidoscope
  1. "Shine"
    Released: December 2, 2013
  2. "Black As The Sky"
    Released: January 27, 2014
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

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

Background

Transatlantic released a music video for the song "Shine" on December 2, 2013.

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

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

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
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"Morse4:29
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

    No.TitleWriter(s)Length
    1."
    Indiscipline" (King Crimson cover)
    Adrian Belew, Bill Bruford, Robert Fripp, Tony Levin4:43
    8."Nights in White Satin" (The Moody Blues cover)Justin Hayward6:12
    Total length:40:59

    Personnel

    Transatlantic

    Additional musicians

    • Chris Carmichael — cello
    • Rich Mouser — pedal steel guitar on "Beyond the Sun"
    • Daniel Gildenlöw
      — special guest vocals on "Written in Your Heart"

    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]

    Charts

    Chart (2014) Peak
    position
    Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[12] 52
    Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[13] 83
    Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[14] 59
    Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[15] 6
    Finnish Albums (
    Suomen virallinen lista)[16]
    22
    French Albums (
    SNEP)[17]
    77
    German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[18] 6
    Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[19] 55
    Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[20] 13
    UK Albums (OCC)[21] 52
    US
    Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[22]
    14
    US
    Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[23]
    3
    US Independent Albums (Billboard)[24] 36

    References

    1. ^ Allmusic review
    2. ^ "Transatlantic To Release 'Kaleidoscope' In January". Blabbermouth.net. October 17, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
    3. 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.
    13. ^ "Ultratop.be – Transatlantic – Kaleidoscope" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
    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. Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland
      . Retrieved February 9, 2014.
    17. ^ "Lescharts.com – Transatlantic – Kaleidoscope". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
    18. 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.