itchytasty

i just picked up this album today, and i must say i am very impressed. it's a two disc concept album, telling the story of a person ("Me") who went into a coma after a mysterious accident, and is expierencing/struggling with all of his emotions in the flesh, while his wife and best friend look at his lifeless body wondering if he'll ever come to.

it's prog rock/metal, with some very impressive bits, but it's the "casting" idea that's the best part.

Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon founder) as "Best Friend"
Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth) as "Fear"
Mike Baker (Shadow Gallery) as "Father"
Marcela Bovio (Elfonia) as "Wife"
Eric Clayton (Saviour Machine) as "Reason"
Magnus Ekwall (The Quill) as "Pride"
Heather Findlay (Mostly Autumn) as "Love"
Devon Graves (Dead Soul Tribe, Aslan) as "Agony"
Irene Jansen (Karma) as "Passion"
James LaBrie (Dream Theater) as "Me"
Devin Townsend (Strapping Young Lad, The Devin Townsend Band) as "Rage"


it's twenty songs at about and hour and forty minutes, and i enjoyed all but maybe a couple bland minutes. each of the vocalists fit their spots very well. i'd say check it out, you might enjoy it.