While everyone is gushing about Snow Live around the net, it seems that the Beard have moved into the mixing and mastering process at Rich Mouser's studio, so it seems that, hopefully, around New Years, we may get some news about SB13! I'm hopeful for a Spring release (maybe around my birthday in March!).
I saw a picture of Nick a week or two ago doing some vocal recordings, though I can't be too sure if it was for BBT or SB, as BBT are about to release a new single next week, but SB13 is on its way to being finished, so who knows. It would be nice to hear some Nick background vocals on the new album, maybe even a lead vocal line or two, but if his voice ISN'T on it at all, I won't be terribly disappointed, but I *love* when SB do vocal harmonies and layered vocal parts, and I'd like to see a return of those on the new album with Ted, Nick, Al and Dave.
What do you guys hope for the next album? A long album (70-80 minutes) or something a bit more concise (50-60 minutes)? More long songs or less? Perhaps a new multi-movement epic?
-Marc.