The Minus 5 [The Gun Album] - The Minus 5
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75 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

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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. Uncut
    80
    Their best effort yet. [Mar 2006, p.102]
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  3. Under The Radar
    80
    It's McCaughey's vision that drives the 5, and the listener couldn't be in more capable hands. [#12, p.92]
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  4. 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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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
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  1. calvinhobbes
    10
    Among last albums I bought this is one of my favourite (but also Morrissey, J. Johnson, Coxon, Stereolab...)
  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
  3. RoyR
    6
    Enjoyable for the most part, but never spectacular.

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