Momentum is the ninth progressive rock album by Neal Morse, released in September 2012. The album features Mike Portnoy on drums and Randy George on bass. The title track "Momentum" was released in late July 2012, along with a music video. Guests include Eric Gillette and Bill Hubauer who would later found the Neal Morse Band with Morse, Portnoy and George.
"Thoughts" is the fifth part of a cross-album suite, with other parts being featured on the Spock's Beard albums Beware of Darkness and V. "Afterthoughts", the third part of the cycle, was released on Spock's Beard's 2013 album Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep. The fourth part of the cycle, Afourthoughts, was released on Spock's Beard's 2025 album The Archaeoptimist.
Personnel
Musicians
Neal Morse – guitar, keyboards, lead vocals
Mike Portnoy – drums
Randy George – bass
Eric Gillette – vocals
Bill Hubauer - clarinet, guitar, and keyboard solo in "World Without End"
Adson Sodré – guitar solos on "World Without End"
Rick Altizer – vocals
Chris Carmichael – strings
Paul Gilbert – guitar solo on "Momentum"
Wil Morse – vocals
Production
Thomas Ewerhard – artwork
Jerry Guidroz – drum engineering
Chad Hoerner – video director
Ken Love – mastering
Man In the Mountain – artwork, cover art
Neal Morse – liner notes, producer
Rich Mouser – mixing
Joey Pippin – band photo