The Archaeoptimist

The Archaeoptimist
Studio album by Spock's Beard
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
Noise Floor (2018) The Archaeoptimist (2025)

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]

The Archaeoptimist track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Length
1.	"Invisible"	Alan Morse	6:33
2.	"Electric Monk"	Alan Morse Michael Whiteman	6:16
3.	"Afourthoughts"	Michael Whiteman	7:31
4.	"St. Jerome in the Wilderness"	Michael Whiteman Ted Leonard	8:46
5.	"The Archaeoptimist"	Ted Leonard	20:57
6.	"Next Step"	Michael 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 performance for The Archaeoptimist

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

1. "Inside The Archaeoptimist: Spock's Beard open a new chapter". The Strange Brew. October 18, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
2. 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.
3. The Archaeoptimist (booklet). Spock's Beard. Madfish. November 21, 2025.
4. "Top Albums Physiques (semaine du 28 novembre 2025)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique . Retrieved December 1, 2025.
5. "Top Rock & Metal Albums (semaine du 28 novembre 2025)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique . Retrieved December 1, 2025.
6. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
7. "Swisscharts.com – Spock's Beard – The Archaeoptimist". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
8. "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company . Retrieved November 29, 2025.
9. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
10. "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 29, 2025.