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The Absolute Universe is the fifth studio album by progressive rock supergroup Transatlantic, released in 2021 through Inside Out Music. The band released two versions simultaneously: "The Absolute Universe: Abridged" (a condensed 60-minute version) and "The Absolute Universe: Forevermore" (a 90-minute extended edition), both containing the same core concept but with different arrangements and some different tracks. The album marked the return of the band after a six-year hiatus following 2014's Kaleidoscope, featuring the lineup of Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt, and Pete Trewavas.
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Why are there two versions of The Absolute Universe?
Transatlantic released The Absolute Universe in two forms in 2021: The Absolute Universe: Abridged and The Absolute Universe: Forevermore. The Abridged edition condenses the material to about 60 minutes, while Forevermore presents the longer version.
Who plays in Transatlantic?
The supergroup consists of Neal Morse, Roine Stolt, Pete Trewavas, and Mike Portnoy. Their backgrounds connect major progressive-rock groups including Spock’s Beard, The Flower Kings, Marillion, and Dream Theater.
Which version of The Absolute Universe should I hear first?
The Abridged version is the more compact introduction because it presents the album’s central musical ideas in roughly 60 minutes. Forevermore is better suited to listeners who want the expanded arrangement and longer progressive passages.
What label released The Absolute Universe?
Inside Out Music released the album in 2021. The record is Transatlantic’s fifth studio album and continues the band’s practice of building long-form progressive-rock compositions.
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