{"product_id":"atomic-opera-alpha-oranges-cd-2026-retroactive","title":"Atomic Opera - Alpha \u0026 Oranges (*CD, 2026, Retroactive)","description":"\u003c!-- \/\/\/\/\/ BEGIN RELEASE INFO \/\/\/\/\/  --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .release-info {\n    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\n    background: #f8f8f8;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 12px 16px;\n    margin: 16px 0;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    color: #222;\n    max-width: 800px;\n  }\n  .release-info h2 {\n    margin: 0 0 6px;\n    font-size: 1.4rem;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    color: #111;\n  }\n  .release-info p {\n    margin: 2px 0;\n  }\n  .release-meta {\n    font-size: 0.85rem;\n    color: #555;\n    margin-top: 6px;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/MusicAlbum\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"release-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prog Rock \/ Rock \/ Christian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retroactive Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-meta\"\u003eRelease Date: Apr 9 2026 • Barcode: 732131698640\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- === \/\/\/\/\/ END RELEASE INFO \/\/\/\/\/  --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Collector Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Atomic Opera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTitle: Alpha \u0026amp; Oranges \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Retroactive Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: CD (300 units) w jewel case, 16-page lyrics insert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID\u003c\/strong\u003e: RRCD2055\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e732131698640\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduced by Sam Taylor (King's X, Galactic Cowboys, ZZ Top)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTracks recorded for the major label release, \u003cem\u003eFor Madmen Only\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ebut saved for later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOriginally released CD only Massive Groove Productions (1999)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLimited to just 300 CD copies, jewel case with 16-page booklet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded at night - same studio\/gear King's X used during the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePoetic and colorful 2026 write-up by band leader and vocalist, Frank Hart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMastered for vinyl by Rob Colwell (King's X, Galactic Cowboys) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHouston band with deliciously stacked harmonies ala King's X, etc \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOfficially licensed from Atomic Opera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of King's X, Galactic Cowboys, Soundgarden, Beatles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eATOMIC OPERA \u003cbr\u003eFrank Hart - Lead Vox, lead guitar\u003cbr\u003eJonathan Marshall - Guitar, vocals\u003cbr\u003eMark Poindexter - Drums, Vocals\u003cbr\u003eLen Sonnier - Bass, Vocals\u003cbr\u003eJonas Velasco - Bass, Vocals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eAtomic Opera – Alpha \u0026amp; Oranges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"736\" data-start=\"270\"\u003eIn the early 1990s, Houston quietly became home to one of the most distinctive heavy music scenes in America. At the center of that movement was producer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"424\"\u003eSam Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e, the visionary behind the success of King’s X and a driving force in shaping a sound built on deep groove, soaring harmonies, and adventurous songwriting. Among the bands emerging from that circle was\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"640\"\u003eAtomic Opera\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful and imaginative group led by vocalist and guitarist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eFrank Hart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"738\"\u003eWhile working with Taylor on their major label debut\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"791\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eFor Madmen Only\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(released in 1994 on Warner Brothers\/Giant Records), Atomic Opera recorded far more material than could ultimately fit on the album. The songs that remained became\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"979\"\u003eAlpha \u0026amp; Oranges\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fascinating collection of studio recordings that capture the band’s creative momentum during that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1560\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003eThe sessions themselves were legendary among those involved. Atomic Opera often recorded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003elate at night in the same Houston studio used by King’s X during the day\u003c\/strong\u003e, working with the same gear and sonic environment that helped define the “Houston groove” sound. The result is music that carries the same thick, harmonic richness—layered vocals, muscular riffs, and arrangements that move effortlessly between reflective passages and explosive heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1909\" data-start=\"1562\"\u003eRather than simple leftovers, the songs on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003eAlpha \u0026amp; Oranges\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereveal a band stretching creatively and exploring the full range of their musical identity. The material blends progressive rock ambition, alternative heaviness, and melodic craftsmanship in a way that made Atomic Opera one of the most intriguing bands to emerge from the Houston scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"1911\"\u003eThe album was originally released in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2005\" data-start=\"1948\"\u003e1999 as a CD-only title on Massive Groove Productions\u003c\/strong\u003e, quickly becoming a sought-after piece of the band’s catalog among collectors and longtime fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2503\" data-start=\"2104\"\u003eNow, Retroactive Records presents\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2157\" data-start=\"2138\"\u003eAlpha \u0026amp; Oranges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a newly remastered\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2206\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003eCollector’s Edition CD\u003c\/strong\u003e, limited to just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2238\" data-start=\"2224\"\u003e300 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e. This edition comes housed in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2308\" data-start=\"2271\"\u003ejewel case with a 16-page booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand features a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2324\"\u003enew 2026 reflection written by Frank Hart\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering insight into the origins of these recordings and the creative energy surrounding the band during the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2481\"\u003eFor Madmen Only\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2812\" data-start=\"2505\"\u003eFor fans of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2606\" data-start=\"2517\"\u003eKing’s X, Galactic Cowboys, Soundgarden, and the melodic craftsmanship of The Beatles\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2625\" data-start=\"2608\"\u003eAlpha \u0026amp; Oranges\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estands as an essential companion to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2679\" data-start=\"2662\"\u003eFor Madmen Only\u003c\/em\u003e—a revealing snapshot of a band operating at full creative power during one of the most fertile moments in Houston’s musical history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1        Rain Parade\u003cbr\u003e2        For Madmen Only\u003cbr\u003e3        All These Things\u003cbr\u003e4        Feverdream #1\u003cbr\u003e5        Magic Castle\u003cbr\u003e6        Love In Grey\u003cbr\u003e7        Meaningless Word\u003cbr\u003e8        Paper Tiger\u003cbr\u003e9        Spinning\u003cbr\u003e10        Let Go\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:edbacc23-99d5-406a-a666-4d4e07783bc2-6\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"6e382f6b-3b0c-41c4-a407-39388231ccbd\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"147\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eRain Parade \/ For Madmen Only \/ All These Things \/ Feverdream #1 \/ Magic Castle \/ Love In Grey \/ Meaningless Word \/ Paper Tiger \/ Spinning \/ Let Go\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/\/\/\/\/ BEGIN SHIPPING INSURANCE NOTICE \/\/\/\/\/ --\u003e\n\u003csection role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Shipping insurance notice\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; 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