Five-O-One AM (NL): Neo/Crossover Prog

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Topic title is possibly debatable, since the debut release by this Dutch outfit spelt the band name as simply '5:01AM'...Anyhow: 
Five-O-One AM is an unknown Dutch Neo Prog band releasing one full album in 1996 named '21st Century Dream' and an earlier EP in 1994 called 'The Circle'.

http://expose.org/index.php/articles/display/five-o-one-am-21st-century-dream:

"Somewhere between Marillion (Season's End) and the SI label bands Lies Five-O-One AM. That is, song oriented pop with elements of prog. Combine that with WMMS's reputation and Five-O-One AM was deep in the hole. My ears were happy to learn that this Dutch band has a lot more to offer. While Five-O-one AM may not offer the complexity of composition many crave, they also manage to avoid many clichés. For starters, the vocals are way above average. Edu Arde is a wonderful singer, no odd inflections or translated anomalies. There is nothing fishy going on here either. Like Marillion's Seasons End, the songs are well crafted, and very heartfelt. If you are like me and like to sing along, this is some really good music. This plays like a concept album about things lost and finding hope. Many melodies repeat. Arde wrote the lyrics and keyboard player Jan Pezie wrote nearly all the music. His piano work is great too, some of his synth runs are a bit unoriginal, but fitting. The drums are a tad simple for my tastes, but the players are competent. The guitar solos are restrained and tasty. This album really surprised me, Five-O-One AM offer up very well written and performed album that to my ears lays to waste anything done by the Marillion boys since the aforementioned album. If this is the first Five-O-One AM album, I hope it's not the last."

FIVE-O-ONE AM - '21st Century Dream':
Artist: Five-O-One AM (5:01 AM)
Album: "21st Century Dream" 1996
Genre: Neo Progressive Rock
Label: Music Is Intelligence (WMMS)
Country: Netherlands

1. Alive On The Inside (5:30)
2. The Swing (8:44)
3. Lost (Part 1) (3:12)
4. Lost (Part 2) (7:31)
5. The Changing Die (4:58)
6. Let Go Of The Past (6:06)
7. Living In A Dream (7:37)
8. Lost (Part 3) (6:13)
9. Picking Up The Pieces (4:04)

Total Time: 53:52

- Edu Arde / vocals
- Rob Ekkelenkamp / drums
- B. J. Kramer / bass
- Jan Pezie / keyboards, backing vocals
- Rich E. Reinders / guitars
With:
- Esmira Klaster / vocals
- Heinz-Dieter Sauerborn / saxophone
- Andy Kopp / backing vocals

The guitarist Rich Reinders is also the designer of the cover art of the CD.

Recorded at Audio Concepts Tonstudio, Hergenfeld, Germany - August 1996.

Album available directly from: http://www.musearecords.com/ext_re_new_catselect.php?np=2416.

There was also an EP called 'The Circle' in 1994:

1. Journey (6:14)
2. Another (7:15)
3. Think of Me Then (6:26)
4. The Circle (6:47)
5. Journey (Reprise) (3:49)

Total Time: 30:31

- Edu Arde / vocals & saxophone
- Jan Pezie / keyboards & backing vocals
- Rich E. Reinders / guitars
- Bas de Vries / drums
- Robert Dupre / bass
- Esmira Klaster / additional vocals on "The Circle"

Don't know much more about them at the present time - maybe someone else knows of this band and can help out? 
Edit: Band pic from the first EP (if successfully approved) 

Edited by yam yam - June 21 2014 at 11:53

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yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 5820	Topic: Five-O-One AM (NL): Neo/Crossover Prog Posted: June 21 2014 at 11:38
	Topic title is possibly debatable, since the debut release by this Dutch outfit spelt the band name as simply '5:01AM'...Anyhow: Five-O-One AM is an unknown Dutch Neo Prog band releasing one full album in 1996 named '21st Century Dream' and an earlier EP in 1994 called 'The Circle'. http://expose.org/index.php/articles/display/five-o-one-am-21st-century-dream: "Somewhere between Marillion (Season's End) and the SI label bands Lies Five-O-One AM. That is, song oriented pop with elements of prog. Combine that with WMMS's reputation and Five-O-One AM was deep in the hole. My ears were happy to learn that this Dutch band has a lot more to offer. While Five-O-one AM may not offer the complexity of composition many crave, they also manage to avoid many clichés. For starters, the vocals are way above average. Edu Arde is a wonderful singer, no odd inflections or translated anomalies. There is nothing fishy going on here either. Like Marillion's Seasons End, the songs are well crafted, and very heartfelt. If you are like me and like to sing along, this is some really good music. This plays like a concept album about things lost and finding hope. Many melodies repeat. Arde wrote the lyrics and keyboard player Jan Pezie wrote nearly all the music. His piano work is great too, some of his synth runs are a bit unoriginal, but fitting. The drums are a tad simple for my tastes, but the players are competent. The guitar solos are restrained and tasty. This album really surprised me, Five-O-One AM offer up very well written and performed album that to my ears lays to waste anything done by the Marillion boys since the aforementioned album. If this is the first Five-O-One AM album, I hope it's not the last." FIVE-O-ONE AM - '21st Century Dream': Artist: Five-O-One AM (5:01 AM) Album: "21st Century Dream" 1996 Genre: Neo Progressive Rock Label: Music Is Intelligence (WMMS) Country: Netherlands 1. Alive On The Inside (5:30) 2. The Swing (8:44) 3. Lost (Part 1) (3:12) 4. Lost (Part 2) (7:31) 5. The Changing Die (4:58) 6. Let Go Of The Past (6:06) 7. Living In A Dream (7:37) 8. Lost (Part 3) (6:13) 9. Picking Up The Pieces (4:04) Total Time: 53:52 - Edu Arde / vocals - Rob Ekkelenkamp / drums - B. J. Kramer / bass - Jan Pezie / keyboards, backing vocals - Rich E. Reinders / guitars With: - Esmira Klaster / vocals - Heinz-Dieter Sauerborn / saxophone - Andy Kopp / backing vocals The guitarist Rich Reinders is also the designer of the cover art of the CD. Recorded at Audio Concepts Tonstudio, Hergenfeld, Germany - August 1996. Album available directly from: http://www.musearecords.com/ext_re_new_catselect.php?np=2416. There was also an EP called 'The Circle' in 1994: 1. Journey (6:14) 2. Another (7:15) 3. Think of Me Then (6:26) 4. The Circle (6:47) 5. Journey (Reprise) (3:49) Total Time: 30:31 - Edu Arde / vocals & saxophone - Jan Pezie / keyboards & backing vocals - Rich E. Reinders / guitars - Bas de Vries / drums - Robert Dupre / bass - Esmira Klaster / additional vocals on "The Circle" Don't know much more about them at the present time - maybe someone else knows of this band and can help out? Edit: Band pic from the first EP (if successfully approved) Edited by yam yam - June 21 2014 at 11:53

apps79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 15 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1551	Posted: June 21 2014 at 11:52
	I have heard about this group but havent been able to listen to them yet, anyway, good friend bogdan presents them as a nice group close to the Neo standards. http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/five_o_one/21st_century_dream/
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apps79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 15 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1551	Posted: June 21 2014 at 13:36
	Proposed to Neo, updates to follow sooner or later.
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yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 5820	Posted: June 21 2014 at 13:44
	^ Thanks!!

apps79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 15 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1551	Posted: June 25 2014 at 11:29
	one yes and one move voto so far, this case will close in one way or another until weekend. Edited by apps79 - June 25 2014 at 11:29
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yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 5820	Posted: June 25 2014 at 14:06
	http://progfreak.com/Five-O-One-AM-159236.html?path=pa/recent. Thanks again Apostolis.

apps79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 15 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1551	Posted: June 25 2014 at 16:08
	Added: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=8914 Many thanks David for all the useful information!
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yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 5820	Posted: June 25 2014 at 17:10
	^ Excellent work indeed sir, and thanks to all at team Neo for the speedy way that the evalution was carried out!