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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.
- Record Label: Yep Roc
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 16
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Mixed: 3 out of 16
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Negative: 0 out of 16
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MagnetAs 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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UncutTheir best effort yet. [Mar 2006, p.102]
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Under The RadarIt'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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Q MagazineWell crafted, easy-on-the-ear janglepop which chugs along in a jaunty fashion. [Mar 2006, p.108]
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The New York TimesMr. 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]
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Gun finds songwriter's songwriter McCaughey slightly stuck in his own unique, nuanced niche.
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MojoWhen 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]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 3
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Mixed: 1 out of 3
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Negative: 0 out of 3
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calvinhobbesApr 5, 2006Among last albums I bought this is one of my favourite (but also Morrissey, J. Johnson, Coxon, Stereolab...)
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danmFeb 10, 2006
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RoyRFeb 19, 2006Enjoyable for the most part, but never spectacular.
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