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\n New Mark Trueack solo album “Breaking Down The Barriers\u201d<\/a>\n <\/h2><\/hgroup>\n\n
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A new project <\/strong>
\nA new solo album project by Mark Truey is underway and will be released in April 2027. “Breaking Down The Barriers” explores themes dear to Mark, such as preserving the planet, love, and peace among peoples. Mark’s melodies and lyrics, set to music he and a few musician friends scattered around the world, are enhanced by Sean Timms’ magnificent arrangements. Yes, it’s a progressive rock album, but it’s more than that; it’s an anthem to life and hope.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n The Seven Deadly Sins\u201d (from Chasseur\/Trueack\/Lazar)<\/a>\n <\/h2><\/hgroup>\n\n
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This rock opera project, the brainchild of the talented trio Johan Chasseur\/Mark Trueack\/Peter Lazar (CTL), will be available in October 2026. Mark Trueack was involved in the creation of this progressive rock album by writing the story, vocals arrangement and lead vocals. His very recognizable vocal timbre fits perfectly into the harmonies and captivating themes of the music producers Johan CHASSEUR and Peter LAZAR. This story will bring you on a musical path that leads to each of the seven deadly sins with beautiful lyrics and amazing \u00a0prog rock melodies. This \u201cCTL\u201d trio, supported by talented musicians, presents us a definitely \u201cMust have\u201d album!<\/p>\n

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\n MARK TRUEACK Journeys Groove-An Adventure in Life<\/a>\n <\/h2><\/hgroup>\n\n
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Mark Trueack ‘JGAAIL’ Cover-Art 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Journeys Groove-An Adventure in Life
\nMarks first full album of stories, experiences, and adventures through music based around his life. Unlike previous projects i.e. Unitopia, Romantechs and United Progressive Fraternity, Mark decided to tell these stories in a Progressive Rock concept album format, with a blended genre style incorporating Jazz, Groove, Funk and World elements. The album is proceeded by the release of the first single, \u2018Show Me How To Love\u2019<\/p>\n

Beautifully illustrated 4-panel digisleeve designed by Ed Unitsky. Pre-Order now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Recorded by<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSean\u00a0 Timms\\ Mark Trueack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mixed by<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSean Timms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Produced by<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMark Trueack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mastered by<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSean Timms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sleeve design by<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEd Unitsky<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photography<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMark Trueack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

VOCALS & LYRICS:\u00a0 MARK \u2018TRUEY\u2019 TRUEACK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guest Musicians:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sean Timms: Keyboards, Piano and Programming
\nPhilippe Storez: bass guitar on Go-Kart
\nSteve Unruh: guitar, One Small Step, Violin and vocals Mechanical Love
\nChris Lebled: Keys and programming on Mechanical Love, Show Me How To Love, and Co-written on New Beginning
\nDon Schiff: Stick Bass on Mechanical Love
\nJamison Smeltz: Sax on Show Me How To Love, Go Kart and Reality
\nDavid Buchholz: Keyboards, arrangements for Running Away
\nAmanda Timms, Mark Trueack and Sean Timms Backing Vocals
\nNippon Sanboon, Aoi Chanchayapop and Kris Sookhnoom Thai: Vocals on Show Me How To Love
\nVocals recorded at Timms Tunes and Studio MT at Mao Pao Cafe
\nArtwork: Ed Unitsky<\/p>\n

GET IT NOW!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

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Album reviews :<\/strong><\/h2>\n

https:\/\/theprogressiveaspect.net\/blog\/2025\/10\/21\/mark-trueack-journeys-groove-an-adventure-in-life\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.rocktimes.info\/mark-trueack-journeys-groove-an-adventure-in-life-cd-review\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.babyblaue-seiten.de\/album_22583.html<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.musikreviews.de\/reviews\/2025\/Mark-Trueack\/Journeys-Groove–An-Adventure-In-Life\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.betreutesproggen.de\/2025\/12\/mark-trueack-journeys-groove-an-adventure-in-life\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.backgroundmagazine.nl\/CDreviews\/MarkTrueackJourneysGrooveAnAdventureInLife.html<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.progwereld.org\/recensie\/mark-trueack-journeys-groove-an-adventure-in-life\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRkHvIhDE2L\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n Mark Trueack Releases “Save Us”<\/a>\n <\/h2><\/hgroup>\n\n
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\nMark \u201cTruey\u201d Trueack co-founder of Unitopia and founder of United Progressive Fraternity will be releasing his first ever solo project titled \u201cSave US\u201d will be a limited edition pressing of only 300 LPs along with CDs.<\/p>\n

While Mark was touring in Europe and the USA with Unitopia, disaster happened at his home and restaurant in Udon Thani, Thailand. The area got hit by major flooding and the restaurant was severely damaged and, in an attempt to rebuild, all proceeds from this release will be going for repairs and new equipment for the restaurant.<\/p>\n

Besides his band mates in Unitopia, he has many friends joining him here including Patrick Moraz, Dave Kerzner, Fernando Perdomo, and Jamison Smeltz to name a few.<\/p>\n

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  1. 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Show Me How (soul version)<\/li>\n
  2. 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0What We\u2019ve Done (written with Dave Buchholz)<\/li>\n
  3. 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0So Fragile<\/li>\n
  4. 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Reality (soul version)<\/li>\n
  5. 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Save Us (written with Patrick Moraz)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Artist: Mark Trueack
    \nFormat: LP
    \nRelease Date: February 1, 2025<\/p>\n

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    \n UPF Hope & Romantechs – Song Profile Gallery<\/a>\n <\/h2><\/hgroup>\n\n
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    \n Ted Ollikkala<\/a><\/span><\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n
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