2 a.m. Orchestra

"2 a.m. Orchestra plays alt-pop with all the ups of a Ben Folds record and all the downs of a Radiohead epic." (Performing Songwriter Magazine)
"The band's lead vocalist has soothingly sweet pipes that can best be described as Ben Folds with a little Elvis Costello thrown in that will have you wanting more from the group." (Alee Hoffman, starpolish.com)
Self-titled Release (2001)
"From start to finish, the self titled release by 2 a.m. Orchestra is a damn fine album. The songs are richly orchestrated, catchy as hell, and oftentimes revel in a dewy eyed wonder of the world. One of the finer albums of the year and one that reveals its many pleasures with each listening." (Terry Eagan, Ink19.com)
"This disc is a stirring listen. Youll listen hard, youll listen repeatedly, youll shush your loved ones not wanting to miss a moment of the pure emotion embodied in these songs. I want to hear everything else they release(d), past, present and future." (southofmainstream.com)
"This is an album of dignified beauty and loss which you will return to, again and again." (Zeitgeist Review)
Impermanence (2005)
Frankly, there are moments on this album that are just beautiful. The band seems to lean heavily toward creativity and poetry, mixing acoustic orchestral elements with rock elements. This album has made me want to become a permanent follower of 2a.m. Orchestra." (1340mag.com)
".a myriad of bells and whistles that brandishes that sort of eclectic style that Radiohead does so well. Often their tracks have a brooding orchestration that makes you think it's a {movie} score rather than an album. Great album!" (Smother Magazine, Smother.net)
"The sound of Impermanence possess an almost "indie rock opera sound."(soulsandsounds.com)
"If you enjoy the experimental stuff Thom Yorke and Radiohead has been doing the past 4 or 5 releases, than you should appreciate 2 a.m. Orchestra" (Billsmusicforum.blogspot.com)
"Great vocals and easy-going rock grooves." (Rip It Up)
"Dark harmonies and compelling melodies performed with equal parts sombre emotion and stark perfection." (NZ Musician Magazine)
"2 a.m. Orchestra has delivered an album that is worthy of superlatives. Impermanence deftly translates the chaos and elation of life, into uplifting and well-arranged rock songs - songs fused with eclecticism, vigour and exuberance." (Lukas Clark-Memler, www.getfrank.co.nz)
Fire Escape (2010)
“Fire Escape is a four track EP that takes an acoustic approach – giving plenty of room for the Kelley’s strong voice and the Orchestra’s harmonies to shine over the subtle and pretty playing.This is a nice introduction to the music of a chap who’s been releasing quality product for years" (Matthew Crawley, Cheeseontoast.co.nz)
"If you’ve not already discovered the wondrous 2 a.m. Orchestra, you’ve been missing out big time – get the EP." (Amanda Ratlicliffe, music.net.nz)