Album Notes

Two strangers passed each other at their place of employment. "What's up" "Well, it's a point perpendicular to the center of gravity." Scott Bartholdson and Rod Johnson instantly bonded that day and formed a band. Scott coined the name "Awaken" to reflect the way popular society tends to turn its back on creativity, striving instead to push style over substance. Awaken wanted to create art that had a commercial appeal, yet still boasted lyrical and musical integrity that just wasn't found on the pop culture scene. After six years of various personnel the definitive Awaken line-up was achieved. Original members Tom (Rod's brother) and Scott May were joined by Jimi Beauregard, and later by Steve Massa. The five became musical soulmates, and rehearsed in Rod's sound-proofed garage in West Wareham , Massachusetts.

"We definitely have different musical influences", Jimi says. "Scott May digs southern rock, Rod loves art rock, Steve's into fusion, I love jazz and reggae, Tom listens to classical and progressive rock, and Scott B just hears the universe. But yet we all own the same CD's! That's why when we create music together we're diverse, yet amazingly all on the same page..... it's damn fun!"

This, the first Awaken album, features finely crafted songs that are accessible and enjoyable. Certainly, it will give the listener a sample of what is to come.