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01011001 is a progressive rock and metal concept album released in 2008 by the Dutch musical project Ayreon, created by multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen. The binary title translates to the ASCII character "Y," which represents the planet Y, the home world of the alien species known as "Forever." The album features an ensemble of guest vocalists portraying the aliens and explores themes of cosmic isolation, human origins, and artificial intelligence within Lucassen's overarching science fiction universe.
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01011001 ranks #95 of 155 in the Progressive Rock Album ranking, behind Song for America, ahead of An Hour Before It's Dark.
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What does the album title 01011001 mean?
The title '01011001' is binary code that translates to the ASCII character 'Y'. This letter represents the planet Y, which is the home world of the alien 'Forever of the Stars' species featured heavily in the album's story.
Who created the album 01011001?
It was created by Ayreon, a Dutch progressive rock and metal project led by multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen. Lucassen is famous for assembling massive casts of guest musicians to perform in his highly conceptual rock operas.
What is the plot of Ayreon's 01011001?
The story connects the aliens from the planet Y to the myth of Atlantis and the creation of the human race. The 'Forever' race attempts to restart their dying existence by seeding their DNA into humanity, but ultimately faces their own tragic extinction.
What famous singers perform on 01011001?
The album features an extensive roster of vocalists from prominent progressive and metal bands, including Daniel Gildenlöw of Pain of Salvation and Jørn Lande. It also features the vocal talents of Floor Jansen, who would later go on to join Nightwish.
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