Momentum is the ninth progressive rock album by Neal Morse, released in September 2012. The album features Mike Portnoy on drums and Randy George on bass. The title track "Momentum" was released in late July 2012, along with a music video. Guests include Eric Gillette and Bill Hubauer who would later found the Neal Morse Band with Morse, Portnoy and George.
"Thoughts" is the fifth part of a cross-album suite, with other parts being featured on the Spock's Beard albums Beware of Darkness and V. "Afterthoughts", the third part of the cycle, was released on Spock's Beard's 2013 album Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep. The fourth part of the cycle, Afourthoughts, was released on Spock's Beard's 2025 album The Archaeoptimist.
Track listing
Personnel Musicians Neal Morse – guitar, keyboards, lead vocals Mike Portnoy – drums Randy George – bass
Eric Gillette – vocals Bill Hubauer - clarinet, guitar, and keyboard solo in "World Without End" Adson Sodré – guitar solos on "World Without End"
Rick Altizer – vocals Chris Carmichael – strings Paul Gilbert – guitar solo on "Momentum" Wil Morse – vocals
Production Thomas Ewerhard – artwork Jerry Guidroz – drum engineering Chad Hoerner – video director Ken Love – mastering Man In the Mountain – artwork, cover art Neal Morse – liner notes, producer Rich Mouser – mixing Joey Pippin – band photo
Charts
Chart (2012) Peakposition
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