5 - Town & Country
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  • Summary: The fifth release from the Chicago-based outfit continue their foray into "modern classical" composition using acoustic instruments.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Dusted Magazine
    90
    5 is Town and Country's most beautiful, flawless actualization of the goals they’ve been working towards since 1998, and paradoxically, a near-complete rethinking of them, as well.
  2. The Wire
    90
    Contrasting epic, experimental freakouts with concise chamber music, 5 is a diverse album, full of gems bleeding with icy brilliance. [#235, p.69]
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  3. All Music Guide
    80
    Serene and tranquil, but never uninteresting, 5 is a lovely album.
  4. Pitchfork
    53
    They aren't inept, amateurish or even exactly boring, but their parlor music takes a slow and emotionally neutral path that almost fights against engagement.

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