This Winter Machine - The Clockwork Man CD

This comes packaged in digipak format with a 16 page booklet.

From Al Winter:

“I'm really positive about this line up. The sound is now more focused and the new guys brought their own influences to the writing. The guitarist John wrote the majority of the main riffs and lines, which allowed me to properly focus on the melody. I'd always wanted to write a full concept album and the current line up gave me the opportunity. They have technical ability and taste which is important in equal measure. It enabled me to tell the story I wanted to tell with light and shade and no compromise in quality or depth.

The concept arose from a concern I have that our nature means that even if we achieve parity in many ways in society we will look for other places to put our disdain. This can manifest in ways from outright bigotry to a prevention of human rights, or laws that restrict some but not others. I question if a truly level playing field will happen. In the album’s story the protagonist finds out that things promised aren't always what are delivered.”

The album is the first to feature new members Leigh Perkins on keys and backing vocals and John Cook on guitar. Returning are Dave Close on bass, Alan Wilson on drums and Al Winter on vocals.

Dave Close - Bass

Alan Wilson - Drums

John Cook - Guitar

Leigh Perkins - Keyboards, whistles and backing vocals

Al Winter - Vocals

Track listing

The River (1&2)

Solitude, Silence and Steam

Final Goodbye?

Change (Feat Andre Saint)

Nothing Lasts Forever

Reflections

The Light

Hole in the Sky