Bright Spirit
| Bright Spirit | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 13 March 2026 | |||
| Studios | Snorkel Studios, London | |||
| Length | 42:37 | |||
| Label | Kscope | |||
| Producers | Frank Byng and Gong | |||
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| Singles from Bright Spirit | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Background Magazine | 4+/5 |
| Infrared Magazine | 8/10 |
| Prog Archives | 4/5 |
Bright Spirit is the seventeenth studio album by Gong, released on 13 March 2026 by Kscope. It is described by the band themselves as the third installment in a trilogy that began with two previous albums: The Universe Also Collapses (2019) and Unending Ascending (2023).
Track listing
Music by Gong. Lyrics by Kavus Torabi.
- "Dream of Mine " – 10:30
- "Mantivule" – 6:19
- "The Wonderment" – 5:09
- "Stars in Heaven" – 3:57
- "Fragrance of Paradise" – 7:36
- "Relish the Possibility" – 3:08
- "Eternal Hand" – 6:48
Personnel
- Ian East – flute and saxophone
- Fabio Golfetti – guitar and vocals
- Cheb Nettles – drums and vocals
- Dave Sturt – bass guitar and vocals
- Kavus Torabi – vocals and guitar
Technical
- Recorded and mixed by Frank Byng at Snorkel Studios, London
- Produced by Frank Byng and Gong
- Mastered by James Plotkin
Artwork
- Artwork @fiftysevendesign
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| UK Album Sales (OCC) | |
| UK Album Downloads (Official Charts) | 24 |
| UK Physical Albums (OCC) | |
| UK Progressive Albums (Official Charts) | 8 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (Official Charts) | 6 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts) | 10 |
References
- ↑ Stolk, Michel. "Gong - Bright Spirit". Background Magazine. Retrieved 19 Oct 2026.
- ↑ Crews, Jason (8 Mar 2026). "New Music Review: GONG 'Bright Spirit'". Infrared Magazine. Retrieved 19 Oct 2026.
- ↑ Prog, Francesco (27 Mar 2026). "Bright Spirit Gong". Prog Archives. Retrieved 19 Oct 2026.
- ↑ "Bright Spirit Gong". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 Oct 2026.
- ↑ "Bright Spirit". Gong. Retrieved 20 October 2026.
- ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 26/3/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 October 2026.
- ↑ "Official Progressive Albums Chart on 18/3/2026 – Top 30". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 October 2026.
- ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 26/3/2026 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 October 2026.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 26/3/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 October 2026.