FIVE AM: Degrees Of Falling

Five AM

Degrees Of Falling

© 2002 Five AM (656613632321)

San Francisco-based adult alternative pop, post-grunge, and traditional American rock via brash songs, sinewy guitar motifs, anthemic posture, and instrumental expertise.

tracks

1 Lost and Found
2 Go For a Ride
3 Falling Down
4 Paper Bag
5 Painted Words
6 Joker
7 Sway
8 Restless
9 Caged Bird
10 Faded
11 Take My Heart
12 Already Gone
13 Drum Jam

notes

3/5 star review(www.real player.com):

On the roller-coaster ride of Degrees of Falling, San Francisco-based 5 A.M. upholds the undeniable tenets of adult alternative pop, post-grunge, and traditional American rock via brash songs, sinewy guitar motifs, anthemic posture, and instrumental expertise. Lead vocalist Trent Yaconelli commandeers each cut with his soaring baritone, yet the harmonies afforded by percussionist Benjie Kushins, bassist Zack Miller, and lead guitarist Zack Hammer up the ante, providing a multi-layered wall of sound. The driving rhythms beneath "Lost and Found" recall a young and hungry U2. "Go for a Ride" celebrates the allure of a fast woman and the wide-open road not unlike arena rockers Bon Jovi or the Cult at their macho apex.

Shouting through a car radio over sharp staccato riffs, Yaconelli plays the prince of darkness quite convincingly, then switches gears, effectively morphing into a folk troubadour during "Restless," a track worthy of the Band or Lucinda Williams. With arrangements that feature weeping slide guitars, didgeridoo, and a myriad of percussives and sonic textures, Degrees of Falling is simultaneously rootsy and futuristic, proving beyond a reasonable doubt that 5 A.M. holds the goods to rocket to the top of the charts. ~ Tom Semioli, All Music Guide

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  • GREAT!!

    I'm hooked!!!! A friend turned me onto this CD and it hasn't come out of the CD player yet. In reviewing their website, I can't wait to hear them live. C'mon guys.... where are you playing next?

  • GREAT!!

    I'm hooked!!!! A friend turned me onto this CD and it hasn't come out of the CD player yet. In reviewing their website, I can't wait to hear them live. C'mon guys.... where are you playing next?

  • reminds me of santa rosa days..
    author: Nick

    Its all been said what this cd has to offer, can't wait to hear their next album!! And only $5? I feel like I cheated somebody..

  • Only $5.00???
    author: Dan M.

    I've been a CD Baby customer for a year or so now. I tend to brouse the $5 bargain bin. I've found, and purchased a lot of really good music. (Jeff Hix, Wheelhorse, Mountain Con, Peepshot) However, Five A.M.'s "Degrees of Falling" disc is the absolute best of all. To tell the truth, I'm worried I'm going to get tired listening to it, because it's constantly in my cd player. There is not a throw-away track on the entire disc. Fantastic! And thanks CD Baby for you fine web site!

  • Excellent buy!
    author: Andy

    This album is an excellent but if your looking for an album where you can just put it on and listen to some background music! The sound of this album reminds me of a cross between Matchbox Twenty and The Eagles! You wont regret this buy!!

  • This is by far the best unsigned band I have heard. Great songs, lyrics, and mo
    author: Lindsay Selman

    I was skipping around on cd baby looking for my friends band and found these guys. I listened to a few clips of there songs and damn if they didn't blow by panties off. I bought the cd and all I can say is what a great band. They move very well between quiet introspective songs to kick ass rockers. My suggestion: buy the cd you will love it.

  • Amazing CD, one of the years' best new artist.
    author: Ronnie Lott

    Degrees of Falling is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time; signed or unsigned. This album takes you to the limit. Rockin' songs you can scream to, ballads with lyrics that can make you weep, and a rhythm section so tight, groovin', and percussive, it leaves you wondering why you don't hear this album on every radio station across the country. Check out this album, you won't be disappointed.

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