# The Music of Citizen Cain

> Including the solo projects of Citizen Cain's Cyrus & Stewart Bell (and featuring the Learn to Lucid Dream project)


## Posts

- [Our new website is now complete!](https://citizencain.co.uk/our-new-website-is-now-complete/): The website is now fully functioning. While we have no shop on the website as such, there are links on the shop page to our albums which are available on Amazon and also directly through our distributor F2 Music. If you’d like to see anything added to the website please get in touch.
- [Our new website is under construction!](https://citizencain.co.uk/our-new-website-is-under-construction/): We are building a new website from scratch, bear with us! The new website will also incorporate Stewart Bell’s Learn to Lucid Dream project. The shop is now up and running, click here, where you can find links in to our Amazon shop (for Stewart Bell’s solo albums) and our distributor F2 Music’s shop (for the Citizen Cain back catalogue). If you would like to purchase directly from us you can do so via Paypal (get in touch with us for details: citizencainuk@gmail.com).

## Pages

- [The Cupboard Of Fear Storybook](https://citizencain.co.uk/the-cupboard-of-fear-storybook/): This 32 page picture book chronicles the story of Stewart, at 6 years old, as he takes control of his dreams and becomes lucid for the first time. Entitled “The Cupboard of Fear”, this full colour storybook contains 12 original drawings by Bell himself. The book also contains a handy guide on how to master your own dreams. An intriguing and amusing story that will be sure to inspire children and adults alike to take control of their own subconscious mind and experience lucid dreaming for themselves. The book has a foreword by renowned international speaker and author on lucid…
- [Skies Darken (2012)](https://citizencain.co.uk/skies-darken/): After a long period of inactivity the band returns with Skies Darken, an album that many consider to be their finest work to date. Stewart Bell once again takes the reigns with the writing process while vocalist/ bassist Cyrus takes a back seat. Now with the added writing/playing experience gained over the years and the new tricks learned from working alongside Cyrus, Bell’s influences once again shine through. The result is the perfect mix of the early Citizen Cain sound, “Somewhere But Yesterday” era, combined with the later style of “Playing Dead” era. Guitarist Phil Allen’s prog metal background and…
- [Playing Dead (2002)](https://citizencain.co.uk/playing-dead-2002/): Citizen Cain’s fourth album introduced new guitarist Phil Allen to the audience and with the addition of his unique playing style the band continued their musical exploration to find their own sound. The musical partnership of vocalist/ bassist Cyrus and keys/ drums player Stewart Bell continued and although Playing Dead marked a return to a more mellow and melodic approach in the writing it still retained the complexity and technical musicianship of their previous album. Released in 2002, on the band’s own label Pig In A Poke Records in collaboration with the studio where it was recorded, the album lacked…
- [Raising The Stones (1997)](https://citizencain.co.uk/raising-the-stones-1997/): This third offering from the Scottish prog rock outfit saw front man Cyrus return to bass guitar. Now also taking a more prominent position in the writing process he and keys player Stewart Bell delve into new areas of musical exploration. Reduced to a two-piece line-up they alone provide all the musicianship on the album and this new writing partnership saw the band move away from their musical roots on a voyage to discover their own sound and style. Recorded in 1996, released by Cyclops Records in 1997 and now remastered and reissued by F2Music in 2013 this album is…
- [Somewhere But Yesterday (1994)](https://citizencain.co.uk/somewhere-but-yesterday-1994/): Citizen Cain’s second album saw their song-writing and musical style develop and mature while still retaining their trademark sound. Comparisons were once again made with classic prog acts, especially early Genesis. This was due to the heavy similarity between front man Cyrus’ vocal style to that of Peter Gabriel and the overall sound of the material which again drew heavily from the band member’s influences. A new guitarist, bass player and drummer helped shape this new style and critics welcomed this change in musical direction with bands such as Gentle Giant and Jethro tull now being referred to as inspiration.…
- [Serpents In Camouflage (1991)](https://citizencain.co.uk/serpents-in-camouflage-1991/): The band’s debut album draws heavily from their musical influences with classic prog bands such as Genesis, Rush and Marillion inspiring their early writing style. Recorded and released in 1992 by SI Music the album was well recieved by critics who, despite pointing out the obvious comparisons, praised the musicianship and song-writing. This first offering from the up and coming Scottish prog outfit gained them the reputation of being “the band that sounds more like Genesis than Genesis themselves” and was often referred to as “Selling England for a Jester’s Tear!” Re-released by Cyclops Records in 1995 after the demise…
- [The Antechamber Of Being - Part 2 - Stories From The Antechamber (2017)](https://citizencain.co.uk/the-antechamber-of-being-part-2-stories-from-the-antechamber/): Part 2 in Stewart Bell’s lucid dreaming themed trilogy of concept albums featuring Simone Rossetti from The Watch, Ayreon’s Arjen Lucassen, Bekah Comrie from Grace & Legend and Citizen Cain’s Phil Allen.
- [The Antechamber Of Being - Part 1 (2014)](https://citizencain.co.uk/discography/the-antechamber-of-being-part-1/): The first of the Citizen Cain solo projects – The much anticipated debut solo album from the band’s main composer and keys player Stewart Bell, is a prog rock opera featuring five vocalists; Simone Rossetti, Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Bekah Mhairi Comrie, Phil Allen and Stewart himself. The story is based on his own experiences as a lifelong lucid dreamer and follows the adventures of a young boy as he masters the ability to control his dreams. The album is available to order from our shop. A 28 page storybook telling the story of “The Cupboard Of Fear”, from the first…
- [Discography](https://citizencain.co.uk/discography/): Stewart Bell’s solo projects: The Antechamber of Being – Part 1 (2014) The first of the Citizen Cain solo projects – The much anticipated debut solo album from the band’s main composer and keys player Stewart Bell, is a prog rock opera featuring five vocalists; Simone Rossetti, Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Bekah Mhairi Comrie, Phil Allen and Stewart himself. The story is based on his own experiences as a lifelong lucid dreamer and follows the adventures of a young boy as he masters the ability to control his dreams. A 28 page storybook telling the story of “The Cupboard Of Fear”…
- [Learn to Lucid Dream](https://citizencain.co.uk/learn-to-lucid-dream/): The main part of Stewart Bell’s Learn to Lucid Dream project is a series of instructional videos available to watch on his “Learn to Lucid Dream” Youtube channel, which is dedicated to the teaching of lucid dreaming. Stewart, the main composer and keys player of Citizen Cain, is also currently working on a project entitled “The Antechamber Of Being”, which includes a trilogy of concept albums. The concept is based on his long term experience as a lucid dreamer, a journey which started at 6 years old when a recurring nightmare prompted his older brother to teach him how to control…
- [Youtube](https://citizencain.co.uk/youtube/): Please visit our youtube channel to hear a selection of our music and rare gig footage.
- [Band Biography](https://citizencain.co.uk/band-biography/):   London, 1982; old friends Gordon Feenie (drums/flute/keys) and Cyrus (bass/vocals) of Not Quite Red Fox formed Citizen Cain. Shortly after Tim Taylor joined on guitar. After several unsuccessful months looking for a keyboard player they decided to remain a three-piece. With the backing of KG Publications they gigged extensively and recorded several tracks in the studio, one of which appeared on the compilation album “Fire In Harmony”. Without the keys the first band was more rhythmic than melodic, nevertheless they recieved high critical acclaim, regularly headlined the famous Marquee club and even had a TV appearance on The Old…
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## Products

- [The Antechamber Of Being Part 2 - Stories From The Antechamber - CD (click here for product info)](https://citizencain.co.uk/product/the-antechamber-of-being-part-2-stories-from-the-antechamber-cd/): This product is available in our Amazon shop (click here to be redirected) . Part 2 in Stewart Bell's lucid dreaming themed trilogy of concept albums featuring Ayreon's Arjen Lucassen, Simone Rossetti from The Watch, Bekah Comrie from Grace & Legend and Citizen Cain's Phil Allen.
- [The Antechamber Of Being Part 1 - CD (click here for product info)](https://citizencain.co.uk/product/the-antechamber-of-being-part-1-cd-click-here-for-product-info/): This product is available on our Amazon shop (click here to be redirected). Part 1 in Stewart Bell's lucid dreaming themed trilogy of concept albums featuring Ayreon's Arjen Lucassen, Simone Rossetti from The Watch, Bekah Comrie from Grace & Legend and Citizen Cain's Phil Allen.
- [Digital Downloads](https://citizencain.co.uk/product/digital-downloads/): Digital downloads of the entire Citizen Cain & Stewart Bell back catalogue are available from most digital music stores. Please consider buying rather than streaming. Thank you.
- [Citizen Cain Back Catalogue](https://citizencain.co.uk/product/citizen-cain-back-catalogue/): Remastered versions of the Citizen Cain back catalogue: Ghost Dance, Serpents In Camouflage, Somewhere But Yesterday, Raising The Stones, Playing Dead and Skies Darken, are available from our record company F2 Music Ltd (click here to be redirected to their website).
- [The Cupboard Of Fear - Storybook - New Edition - 2019 (click here for product info)](https://citizencain.co.uk/product/the-cupboard-of-fear-storybook-new-edition-2019/): This product is available in our Amazon shop (click here to be redirected there). This 28 page picture book chronicles the events from the first song on Stewart Bell's prog rock opera The Antechamber Of Being. Entitled "The Cupboard of Fear", this 148 × 210mm full colour storybook contains 12 original drawings by Stewart Bell and tells the story of  the main character, The Dreamer, as he takes control of his dreams and becomes lucid for the first time.The book also contains a handy guide on how to master your own dreams. An intriguing and amusing story that will be sure to inspire the reader to take control of their own subconscious mind and experience lucid dreaming for themselves…
- [The Antechamber Of Being Part 1 - CD & The Cupboard of Fear Storybook (click here for product info)](https://citizencain.co.uk/product/the-antechamber-of-being-part-2-stories-from-the-antechamber-cd-the-cupboard-of-fear-storybook/): This product is available on our Amazon shop (click here to be redirected). Part 1 in Stewart Bell's lucid dreaming themed trilogy of concept albums featuring Ayreon's Arjen Lucassen, Simone Rossetti from The Watch, Bekah Comrie from Grace & Legend and Citizen Cain's Phil Allen.Includes a paperback version of the The Cupboard of Fear Storybook.
- [The Antechamber Of Being Part 2 - Stories From The Antechamber - CD + Paperback Art-Book (click here for product info)](https://citizencain.co.uk/product/the-antechamber-of-being-part-2-stories-from-the-antechamber-cd-paperback-art-book/): This product is available in our Amazon shop (click here to be redirected) . Part 2 in Stewart Bell's lucid dreaming themed trilogy of concept albums featuring Ayreon's Arjen Lucassen, Simone Rossetti from The Watch, Bekah Comrie from Grace & Legend and Citizen Cain's Phil Allen.Includes a paperback version of the Special Edition Art-book - a 38 page full colour book containing art, concepts, lyrics, song intros etc.


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