Five O'Clock Heroes

Infobox musical artist
Name = Five O'Clock Heroes


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Background = group_or_band
Origin = flagicon|USA New York City, USA
Genre = New Wave
Years_active = 2003–present
Label = Glaze Records, PIAS
URL = [http://www.thefiveoclockheroes.com/ www.thefiveoclockheroes.com]
Current_members = Antony Ellis (Guitar, lead vocals)
Past_members = Elliot Thompson (Guitar, backing vocals)
Nader Kheirbek (Bass)
Sam Embery (Drums)

Five O'Clock Heroes are a New Wave influenced rock group currently based in New York City. Singer, Antony Ellis, is originally from Northampton in the UK. They first formed in 2003, and to date have released five singles and two albums, "Bend to the Breaks" and most recently "Speak Your Language". Their first single off the album is called "Who", and features vocals from model Agyness Deyn. The single was poorly received by "NME", giving it only a 2/10. [ [http://www.nme.com/reviews/five-o-clock-heroes/9762 Five O Clock Heroes - Five O’Clock Heroes Feat Agyness Deyn - Track Reviews - NME.COM ] ]

Their name comes from The Jam's song "Just Who Is The Five O'Clock Hero?", which appeared on their album "The Gift of 1982".

The band cite the likes of Elvis Costello, The Police, Joe Jackson and Dexys Midnight Runners as major influences, and have made a name for themselves, particularly in the UK, through charismatic and energetic live performances. Support slots with The Rakes, Brendan Benson, The Bravery, The Paddingtons, Jet and Albert Hammond Jr. have ensured their music has reached a considerable audience.

Signed in the UK to their own label Glaze Records and in Europe and Japan to PIAS, the band have received critical acclaim from the likes of "NME", Drowned In Sound and musicOMH.com.

Discography

* "Bend to the Breaks", released September 18, 2006
* "Speak Your Language", released July 7 2008

References

External links

* [http://www.thefiveoclockheroes.com Official site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/fiveoclockheroes MySpace site]
* [http://comfortcomes.com/?page=reviews&id=2451 Who Review]