So it should come as no surprise that for their fifth album, the foursome of Neal Morse (keyboards, guitar vocals), Roine Stolt (guitar, vocals), Pete Trewavas (bass, vocals) and Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals) have really gone out to … Easily the earliest highlight in progressive music in 2014! Kaleidoscope happens to be more or less the same length, over one hour of music cut into five separate chunks. Add Review. Kaleidoscope (2014) On May 30, 2013, Mike Portnoy announced that they had finished writing a new Transatlantic album. Metal Related arcane-beautiful The return of the international prog super group is back! Transatlantic are a fine example of why progressive metal has died. There are points during the journey through “Kaleidoscope” when the listener will be reminded of artists like Yes, early Genesis, and even Styx, but in the end the album is distinctly TRANSATLANTIC before it can be compared to anyone else. Description. It featured five songs (two epics and three "normal length" ones) plus 8 covers for the bonus disc. The band’s fourth album ‘Kaleidoscope’ arrived in 2014, going on to win ‘Album Of The Year’ at the Progressive Music Awards. This is probably old news to you by now, but Transatlantic announced their latest album, The Absolute Universe, is coming out in February on an abridged version and an extended version. "I think we stretched into some new areas on this one that are really exciting. "This is right up there with the best of them for me" says Neal Morse. Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe (2021) Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope (2014, regular edition jewel case) Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope (2014, 3 disc special edition ecol digi-pack) Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope (2014, limited edition 2cd + 2dvd artbook) Transatlantic - More Never Is Enough (3CD/2DVD, 2011) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaleidoscope_(Transatlantic_album) Progressive-rock super-group Transatlantic, featuring Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Roine Stolt and Pete Trewavas released their fourth studio album ‘Kaleidoscope’ in January 2014. This is just a glimpse into the magnificent musical experience of Kaleidoscope. Editors’ Notes As to be expected from a group of technically proficient musicians, Transatlantic’s Kaleidoscope shoots for the ends of the galaxy and achieves a monstrous, epic sound. TransAtlantic (2) Kaleidoscope ‎ (CD, Album + CD + DVD-V + Ltd, Med) Metal Blade Records, Radiant Records (2) 15285-2: US: 2014: Sell This Version: Recommendations Reviews Show All 3 Reviews . Kaleidoscope is their forth album, the last one being the 70+ minute song Whirlwind. Transatlantic have never been a band to resist a challenge. Kaleidoscope is a music studio album recording by TRANSATLANTIC (Symphonic Prog/Progressive Rock) released in 2014 on cd, lp / vinyl and/or cassette. The album was released in January 2014. The album is the summary of who Transatlantic are, as much as a forward-looking release that convey new elements of the capabilities this band can deliver. One their last album “The Whirlwind”, the band did the unthinkable and crafted a near 80 minute song with interweaving parts throughout. And it's pretty much business as usual. Albums. Kaleidoscope is their forth album, the last one being the 70+ minute song.... 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