Seven Chambers 2CD

US-Import! Founded by vocalist/songwriter Mark “Truey” Trueack (United Progressive Fraternity) and multi-instrumentalist Sean Timms (Southern Empire,Damanek, UPF) in 1996, Australian progressive fusion Unitopia have always been among the most renowned and distinctive bands of their ilk and era. Now the band is pleased to announce the new studio album Seven Chambers, due out on Sept. 1st.
Unitopia has undoubtedly reached new creative, emotional, and intellectual heights with their latest opus, Seven Chambers. Comprised of seven tracks and lasting just over eighty minutes, it’s an incredible journey that finds Unitopia returning at the peak of their artistic and technical prowess.
The current members of Unitopia have trodden varying paths where some have encountered serious heart disease, tumours, metabolic disorders, joint disease and psychological upheaval. The Seven Chambers is a concept album based on the band’s experiences of illness, a dark subject perhaps, but the simple fact that all four are still here and producing music bears witness to good outcomes and is cause for optimism and grounds for hope.

Drummer Chester Thompson and bassist Alphonso Johnson will contribute their legendary talents as the new powerhouse rhythm section for Unitopia’s forthcoming album ‘Seven Chambers’ set for release mid next year.

Based in Australia since their formation in 1996, founders Mark Trueack (vocals) and Sean Timms (Keyboards) recently expanded the line-up to include British born guitarist/vocalist John Greenwood and US based multi-instrumentalist Steve Unruh. Now the line-up is complete with the addition of Chester and Alphonso.
Both their résumés read like a who’s who of the music industry with Chester having worked with Frank Zappa, Weather Report and over thirty years with Genesis as their touring drummer, whilst Alphonso has also worked with Weather Report as well as Santana, George Duke, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett and countless others both as studio and touring musicians.
“Chester and Alphonso have played the music that has formed the backdrop of my entire life. It’s a privilege to work with them and incredibly gratifying that they appreciate the music of Unitopia and are keen to contribute their amazing talents.” (John Greenwood)

Tracklist:
1. “Broken Heart” (8:30)
2. “Something Invisible” (6:39)
3. “Bittersweet” (7:20)
4. “Mania” (12:29)
5. “The Stroke of Midnight” (9:38)
6. “Helen” (19:14)
7. “The Uncertain” (18:33)

Unitopia:
Mark “Truey” Trueack – vocals, songwriting
Sean Timms – songwriting, keyboards, backing vocals, various stringed instruments
Steve Unruh – songwriting, backing vocals, violin, flute, rhythm guitars, mandolin
John Greenwood – songwriting, backing vocals, lead electric guitar, nylon-strung guitar, 6 and 12-string acoustic guitars, mandolin, programmed orchestration
Chester Thompson – drums
Alphonso Johnson – bass