专辑简介

Stream of Consciousness is a progressive metal band from Birmingham, Alabama. Their rhythmically complex and heavily orchestrated sound draws inspiration from bands like Pain of Salvation and Symphony X. Sara Chesler and Steven Lamphear share vocal duties and lock in the low end of the sonic spectrum (Sara plays a 5-string bass and Steven plays a 12-string Chapman Stick), while the incredible guitar playing of Wade Beevers and the intricate drumming of Jon Bernreuter provide heavy grooves and impressive displays of instrumental prowess. Their debut album "Awakening" has just been released. The band has already begun work on compositions and arrangements for their second album and will continue to stay active through regular performances and CD releases.

"Awakening" is a concept album based on the loss and resurgence of knowledge through time. It features three different characters with three distinct vocal styles. Notable operatic bass-baritone John A. Ray performs the role of "The Emperor" as a special guest vocalist, while rock/metal-style tenor Steven Lamphear and Broadway-influenced soprano Sara Chesler (who are both instrumentalists in the band as well) sing the parts of "The Prophet" and "The Servant" respectively. The music features heavily orchestrated harmonic structures over intensely complex rhythms. Fans of progressive and technical metal who want to hear an ambitious album of power and drama should check this album out.