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Magnet

As he continues to spin funny, poignant, depressing and eminently melodic tales of woe, it's clear McCaughey is a staggering genius aging as superbly as a fine bottle of hooch. [#71, p.106]

Stylus Magazine

Of the album’s 13 tracks, not one feels like filler.

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Uncut

Their best effort yet. [Mar 2006, p.102]

Under The Radar

It's McCaughey's vision that drives the 5, and the listener couldn't be in more capable hands. [#12, p.92]

Slant Magazine

Wry, rollicking, and irresistible, The Gun Album hits the bulls-eye.

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Lost At Sea

Their songs aren’t radio friendly nor are they mind-blowing in scope or execution, but give them time and they’ll creep into the rotating playlist in your head.

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Q Magazine

Well crafted, easy-on-the-ear janglepop which chugs along in a jaunty fashion. [Mar 2006, p.108]

All Music Guide

If this is the relatively bummed-out Minus 5 album, it's still full of great songs played with genuine enthusiasm and imagination.

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Rolling Stone

An offhandedly expert record. [23 Feb 2006, p.70]

PopMatters

Call The Minus 5 a greatest hits package full of all new tunes.

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Billboard

A good-time, classic rock feel permeates [the album]. [11 Feb 2006]

The New York Times

Mr. McCaughey's songs hark back to that 60's moment when exuberant backbeat rock 'n' roll was showing the initial effects of acid. [6 Feb 2006]

Pitchfork

Gun finds songwriter's songwriter McCaughey slightly stuck in his own unique, nuanced niche.

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NOW Magazine

The quality of the compositions is consistent and the album has an overall stylistic coherence that makes the Minus Five sound very much like a real band. Now, if he could only figure out how to make it rock, he'd be onto something.

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Prefix Magazine

Ultimately, however, The Minus 5 is the indie-rock equivalent of Ocean's Twelve. Everyone involved is clearly having a blast, and the result for the audience is often infectious. But just as often it is distancing, like watching footage of someone else's birthday party.

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Mojo

When the jokes stop... the relentless cantering pace and slightly predictable pedal steel accoutrements that characterise the bulk of the material here can struggle to hold your attention. [Mar 2006, p.92]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes

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calvin hobbes gave it a10:
Among last albums I bought this is one of my favourite (but also Morrissey, J. Johnson, Coxon, Stereolab...)

Roy R gave it a6:
Enjoyable for the most part, but never spectacular.

dan m gave it a9:
A solid album with great guest appearances. The sardonic humor & infectious melodiers we have come to expect from Scott & Co. are plentiful. It doesn't leave previous releases in the dust, but it certainly will not disappoint.

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