A Sceptic's Universe

A Sceptic's Universe is the debut and sole album by Norwegian progressive metal band Spiral Architect. It was recorded and mixed by Neil Kernon. In 2024, it was named one of the 10 "wackiest" progressive metal albums ever by Loudwire.^[1]

A Sceptic's Universe
Studio album by Spiral Architect
Released	Japan: December 16, 1999, International: January 18, 2000
Genre	Progressive metal
Length	43:48
Label	Sensory
Producer	Neil Kernon

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Spinning"	3:23
2.	"Excessit"	6:14
3.	"Moving Spirit"	3:44
4.	"Occam's Razor"	1:33
5.	"Insect"	5:54
6.	"Cloud Constructor"	5:25
7.	"Conjuring Collapse"	6:31
8.	"Adaptability"	4:34
9.	"Fountainhead"	6:30
Total length:		43:48

Japanese bonus track: "Prelude to Ruin" (Fates Warning cover) (07:34)

Personnel

• Øyvind Hægeland - vocals, keyboards
• Steinar Gundersen - lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars
• Kaj Gornitzka - rhythm guitar
• Lars K. Norberg - bass, programming
• Asgeir Mickelson - drums
• Sean Malone - stick on track 4 (guest)
• Andreas Moxnes - additional programming, midi-execution on track 4 (guest)

Production

• Neil Kernon - production, mixing, editing, recording