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Following on the heels of his successful prog rock concept album Audiocracy: Revolution's Son (2009), Mueller began working on a follow-up opus: WONDER (2019). The resulting 2-CD tour release continued Mueller's mastery of layered vocals, innovative guitar work, stacked keyboards and poetic lyrics. This new 3-volume release, which includes many of the hits from the previous albums (remastered), the father-son team of Tobin and Anton Mueller combine their best songwriting, expanding their Prog Rock sound into Progressive Americana.

The music exemplifies both definitions of 'wonder'...

WONDER:
1) a feeling of astonishment mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar or inexplicable;
2) or, a feeling of bewilderment sparking curiosity.

Tobin's son, Anton, was the lead singer in Mueller's prog band, Audiocracy. Since, he's blossomed into a compelling songwriter, himself. As the collection continues, it showcases more and more of Anton's new work. The three volumes are organized by Three Stages of Life:

Volume One:
A Young Man's music: touching on themes of revolution, love, hope, defining one's self
Volume Two:
A Laborer's music: touching on themes of work, isolation, the search for meaning, starting over
Volume Three:
A Maturing Man's music: touching on themes of family, children, mortality, lessons learned

What began as an homage to youthful emergence grew into much more. There is a political aspect to this music, tempered by innocence and thoughtfulness. Themes of independence are coupled with those of reliance and compassion. Awe expands into transcendence and redemption. There is an overall theme of searching for meaning, truth, honesty, dignity.

“

A masterpiece in the Epic Prog tradition.”

- Progressive Magazine

Back in the 1970s, Progressive Rock evolved at the crossroads of rock, jazz and classical music, infusing rock with a new sense virtuosity. It is inherently complex, embodying the grandeur of opera, the intricacy of the Baroque, the power of heavy metal. Many prog-rock albums celebrate epic myths and conceptual narratives. Wonder Reborn follows in that tradition. It is expansive, experimental, enthusiastic and uplifting. The scope of this collection is invigorating, a testament to the best aspects of bewilderment and efflorescence. But, unlike most prog endeavors, this one goes through older school eras of blues, folk and lullabies, ending with a sense of Americana, hard won through life's trials.

“

Fusing the power of progressive rock with the nurturing affection of lullabies, this is an epic 31 track 3-volume tour de force. A breathtaking array of music."”

- Industry Top 100

WONDER REBORN is produced by Kenny Cash, Factory Underground Studios. Cash produced Mueller's previous albums Prestidigitation, Fragments, Blue Side, Standard Deviations, Come In Funky, and The Muller's Wheel.

“

A symphonic whirlwind of prog passion! Led by the massive keyboards of Tobin Mueller, the dense harmonies of vocalist Anton, contributions from the likes of Scott Rockenfield (Queensrÿche) and Grammy winning guitarist Michael Hedges, ‘WONDER’ is a true combination of energy and poetry. The album flows from idea to idea like birds winging from tree to tree. I predict you will return to this album time and time again.”

- Brian Gerhart, The Progressive Ear

Special thanks: Kenny Cash, Tom Stewart, Brian Cronin, David Avery, Bill Bletzinger, Pete Gasper, Patrick Wayland, Marc Alan, Suzanne DelTufo, Jessica Lamoreux, and especially Tobin's grandchildren Laura, Nora and Chase... for their innocence and love.

MP3s and Liner Notes

Volume 1
• Rebellion is a Lullaby*
• Speak Truth To Power*
• When The Future Comes*
• Puzzle City*
• The Well†
• Gethsemane Revisited*
• Blood On Their Hands†
• Dare To Sing*†
• Pilgrim of the Great Return*
• New Beginnings†

Volume 2
• Forge A New Life*
• Just Unwind†
• Hold On (To The Thread of Love)*
• Can't Touch Me*
• Luck Boy*
• Sixteen Tons˚
• Dignity∞
• Blind Children†
• Pull Me Home*
• Don Quixoteº

Volume 3
• Not Helpless†
• Bring Out Your Dead†
• Shelter from the Storm∞
• Trying To Get Home†
• Restless Annie†
• Tango*
• Laura's Song†
• Come To The Window*
• Show The Wayˆ
• Let Yourself Dream*
• Waiting†

* music & lyrics by Tobin Mueller
† music & lyrics by Anton Mueller
∞ music & lyrics by Bob Dylan
º music & lyrics by Gordon Lightfoot
ˆ music & lyrics by David Wilcox (w/ lyric alterations by Tobin Mueller)
˚ music & lyrics by Merle Travis (w/ additional lyrics by Anton Mueller)
• all arrangements by Tobin Mueller
• produced by Kenny Cash (Factory Underground Studios) & Tobin Mueller (ArtsForge)

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WONDER REBORN, Vol. 1-3

Volume One

Rebellion is a Lullaby

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