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75 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: Scott McCaughey's seventh Minus 5 album includes contributions from members of Wilco, R.E.M., The Decemberists, Ministry, The Posies and more.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Magnet
    90
    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]
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  2. Stylus Magazine
    83
    Of the album's 13 tracks, not one feels like filler.
  3. Mojo
    60
    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]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. calvinhobbes
    10
    Among last albums I bought this is one of my favourite (but also Morrissey, J. Johnson, Coxon, Stereolab...)
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  2. danm
    9
    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.… Expand
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  3. RoyR
    6
    Enjoyable for the most part, but never spectacular.
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