Album Notes

Command Crew Angus Wilson - Captain, Cybernetic Brain, Lead Vocalist and Keyboards and scientific noises Paul Simonson - First Officer, Mechanical Heart and Drums Chris Shempp - Science Officer, Genetically Manipulated Implants and Guitars Tommy Ryzuk - Chief Engineer, Organic Rock Guts and Bass AC3: A Ripple in Time In the year After Colony 3, A group of radical space travelers descended upon the earth to share their mad vision. With the future-present upon us all, we found it not so mad, but sweet. Out of the crumbling mess that had become what they were, these individuals ascended like spirits from a battlefield. Shining like bright suns scorching all that entered their light. This is an experience not to be taken lightly but to be absorbed like low powered energy pulses into a strong receptor array. It has come. It is the year....After Colony 3! AC3: The Premiere Original Rock Band AC3's brand of post-rock alternative junk-pop, coupled with the combined musical talents of its members puts them light years ahead of contemporary artists, while propelling them deeply into the hearts of their listeners. Utilizing the latest sonic technologies and the oldest musical philosophies, AC3 has fused simple pop chord sets with technical ingenuity, forming a texturally rich soundscape even a small child could traverse. Deep, thoughtful lyrics and gripping melodies pepper the layout, rounding out the sound and enveloping the listener into their strange universe. Like stepping through a strange time portal to a continuance far off in the future, we invite you to join with us, the year...After Colony 3. AC3: Crew History Log The command crew of After Colony 3 was fully assembled in January, 2001. An abridged crew history report has been attached to this document: - Captain Angus Wilson and First Officer Paul Simonson had served together since 1991, first aboard the cruiser "Stone Poet" and then aboard the warship "Isaac Jogues." Both had served on different crews prior to these assignments. - The "Isaac Jogues" patrolled the North Eastern Quadrant for several years, the crew gaining respect and notoriety for their skill and intensity. The "Isaac Jogues" was involved in more than 500 battles between 1991 and 1997 and the commanding staff was well known as battle hardened, aggressive and highly skilled. - Science Officer Chris Shempp joined the crew of the "Isaac Jogues" in 1998. Prior to this assignment, Shempp was stationed at the "Three Pound Universe" experiment and served time on the exploration ship "Bette Noir" where he had gained a reputation as an excellent science officer. - "Isaac Jogues" was destroyed in battle December 31, 2000. Wilson, Simonson and Shempp, the only survivors from the ship, were awarded highest honors of valor for their extended efforts. - Wilson, Simonson and Shempp were assigned to command the "After Colony 3" project in January, 2001 joined by Chief Engineer Tommy Ryzuk, who had gained notoriety for his achievements at the academy and aboard the Cruiser "Tapestry." -After Colony 3 has to date, successfully kept peace and promoted artistic growth and integrity in the known galaxy.