Let The War Against Music Begin - The Minus 5
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77 out of 100

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  • Summary: Two albums in one; also included is the Young Fresh Fellows' 'Because We Hate You.' Scott McCaughey appears in both bands.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
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  1. Magnet
    100
    The pure-pop masterpiece everyone knew McCaughey had in him. [#49, p.84]
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    The Minus 5, featuring Peter Buck, rely on a few chords and gentle harmonies, especially on standouts "Got You" and "You Don't Mean It." [3/2/01, p.70]
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  3. Wall of Sound
    70
    The disc evokes both the heartbreak and the buoyancy of bands like Big Star and Teenage Fanclub.
  4. All Music Guide
    60
    The Minus 5 record really works when it gets close to power pop, such as "Got You," the sprightly "You Don't Mean It" and the wistful "A Thousand Years Away."

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  1. RichS.
    9
    Not as good as past YFF efforts, but still pretty great.

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