Fifths of Seven was a Canadian instrumental string/piano/accordion trio based in Montreal, Quebec. The band members were Spencer Krug, Beckie Foon, and Rachel Levine (Cakelk).[1] The group's instrumental music combined elements of pop, classical and eastern European music.[2][3]
Fifths of Seven | |
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| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Instrumental |
| Years active | 1995-2005 |
| Labels | DSA |
| Members | Spencer Krug Beckie Foon Rachel Levine |
History
editFifths of Seven was formed in 1995 in Montreal,[4] Their debut album, Spry from Bitter Anise Folds, was recorded in Montreal at Breakglass Studio and released in 2005.[2][5] This was the only album recorded by the group.[6]
Discography
edit| Spry from Bitter Anise Folds | |
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| Studio album by Fifths of Seven | |
| Released | August 22, 2005 (US) |
| Recorded | 2004 |
| Genre | Instrumental |
| Length | 46:17 |
| Label | DSA |
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork Media | (7.7/10) 30 Jun 2005 |
| PopMatters | (7/10) 12 Dec 2005 |
- Spry from Bitter Anise Folds (LP), 2005
- "Rosa Centifolia" - 5:33
- "Sweet Grace for Devious" - 5:53
- "Out from Behind the Rigid Bellows" - 6:49
- "Waiting" - 2:58
- "Coeur, Arteries and Veins" - 4:58
- "Echoes from a Wandered Path" - 5:47
- "For You Alone in the Smoldering City" - 9:42
- "Bless Our Wandering Dreamers" - 4:37
References
edit- ^ "Fifths of Seven Spry From Bitter Anise Folds". Pitchfork, Matthew Murphy June 29, 2005
- ^ a b "Fifths of Seven Spry from Bitter Anise Folds". Exclaim!, By Chris Whibbs Sep 01, 2005
- ^ "Dissected: Spencer Krug". Consequences of Sound, Drew Litowitz on April 11, 2012,
- ^ "How Saltland Made a Gorgeous Cello Album About Climate Change". Observer, By Justin Joffe • 04/11/2017
- ^ "Fifths of Seven Spry From Bitter Anise Folds". Pop Matters, Kenneth Yu 11 December 2005
- ^ "Moonface: Option Paralysis". Magnet Magazine, 2011/09/22