Snow (Spock's Beard album)

Snow is the sixth studio album of the progressive rock band Spock's Beard, and the final album with main songwriter and vocalist Neal Morse, who left immediately after the release of the album due to his conversion to Christianity. It was released in 2002 on Radiant Records.

A concept album, Snow tells the story of a young albino man named John “Snow” who possesses extraordinary spiritual and prophetic abilities. He grows up as an outcast but eventually embarks on a journey of self-discovery, gaining a following due to his wisdom and charisma. However, as he becomes more famous and influential, he struggles with the corrupting nature of power, as well as betrayal and personal crises.

Throughout the album, Snow experiences both triumphs and setbacks, eventually realizing that his purpose is not to seek external validation but to embrace his true self. The story explores themes of redemption, self-acceptance, and spiritual awakening, which became a hallmark of Neal Morse’s songwriting.