Album Notes

Inspired by both classic rockers such as Pink Floyd and The Beatles, and innovators in the indie/alternative scene such as Wilco and Radiohead, Fictionist is known for their live show in which they craft a unique and brilliant wall of sound that engulfs audiences from the first down beat.

Critics agree that Fictionist is not your average rock band. "The real kicker comes when they launch into their set, which includes several songs that swirl into a six-man psychedelic blow-out evocative of Oasis five minutes into Champagne Supernova" (Ronatron.net. May 2008).

To create a one-of-a-kind live experience, lead guitarist and singer/songwriter, Stuart Maxfield, capitalizes on the diversity of instrumental skill found in his six-member ensemble. Building on the driving tempo of drummer Aaron Anderson and the solid bass lines of Jeremy Bowen; and adorned with the creative ornamentation of multi-instrumentalist Brandon Kitterman and the tasteful melodic accompaniment of keyboardist Jacob Jones; Maxfield duos with the ethereal electronic mix of guitarist and vocalist Robbie Connolly to deliver energetic vocals and virtuosic guitar solos.

"Extremely talented, poised, and armed with intense, sophisticated, cerebral rock songs," Fictionist rises above today's cluttered and contrived music scene to deliver a modern take on authentic rock and roll (David Bash, Founder/CEO, The International Pop Overthrow Music Festival).