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| genre = [[Instrumental]]
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| label = [[Les Disques Du Soleil Et De L'Acier|DSA]]
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| associated_acts = [[Wolf Parade]], [[Sunset Rubdown]], [[Swan Lake]], [[Frog Eyes]], [[A Silver Mt. Zion]], [[Set Fire to Flames]], [[Esmerine]], [[Cakelk]]
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| current_members = [[Spencer Krug]]<br />Beckie Foon<br />Rachel Levine
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'''Fifths of Seven''' was a [[Canada|Canadian]] instrumental string/piano/accordion trio based in [[Montreal, Quebec]]. The band members were [[Spencer Krug]], [[Beckie Foon]], and Rachel Levine (Cakelk).<ref>[http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/3341-spry-from-bitter-anise-folds/ "Fifths of Seven Spry From Bitter Anise Folds"]. ''Pitchfork'', Matthew Murphy June 29 2005 </ref> The group's instrumental music combined elements of pop, classical and eastern European music.<ref name=whibbs>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/fifths_of_seven-spry_from_bitter_anise "Fifths of Seven Spry from Bitter Anise Folds"]. ''Exclaim!'', By Chris Whibbs Sep 01, 2005</ref><ref>[https://consequenceofsound.net/2012/04/dissected-spencer-krug/ "Dissected: Spencer Krug"]. ''Consequences of Sound'', Drew Litowitz on April 11, 2012,</ref>
'''Fifths of Seven''' was a [[Canadians|Canadian]] instrumental string/piano/accordion trio based in [[Montreal, Quebec]]. The band members were [[Spencer Krug]], [[Beckie Foon]], and Rachel Levine (Cakelk).<ref>[http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/3341-spry-from-bitter-anise-folds/ "Fifths of Seven Spry From Bitter Anise Folds"]. ''Pitchfork'', Matthew Murphy June 29, 2005</ref> The group's instrumental music combined elements of pop, classical and eastern European music.<ref name=whibbs>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/fifths_of_seven-spry_from_bitter_anise "Fifths of Seven Spry from Bitter Anise Folds"]. ''Exclaim!'', By Chris Whibbs Sep 01, 2005</ref><ref>[https://consequenceofsound.net/2012/04/dissected-spencer-krug/ "Dissected: Spencer Krug"]. ''Consequences of Sound'', Drew Litowitz on April 11, 2012,</ref>


==History==
==History==
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== Discography ==
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Latest revision as of 04:50, 29 December 2022

Fifths of Seven
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresInstrumental
Years active1995-2005 (1995-2005)
LabelsDSA
MembersSpencer Krug
Beckie Foon
Rachel Levine

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]

History

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Fifths 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

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Spry from Bitter Anise Folds
Studio album by
Fifths of Seven
ReleasedAugust 22, 2005 (US)
Recorded2004
GenreInstrumental
Length46:17
LabelDSA
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork Media(7.7/10) 30 Jun 2005
PopMatters(7/10) 12 Dec 2005
  • Spry from Bitter Anise Folds (LP), 2005
    1. "Rosa Centifolia" - 5:33
    2. "Sweet Grace for Devious" - 5:53
    3. "Out from Behind the Rigid Bellows" - 6:49
    4. "Waiting" - 2:58
    5. "Coeur, Arteries and Veins" - 4:58
    6. "Echoes from a Wandered Path" - 5:47
    7. "For You Alone in the Smoldering City" - 9:42
    8. "Bless Our Wandering Dreamers" - 4:37

References

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  1. ^ "Fifths of Seven Spry From Bitter Anise Folds". Pitchfork, Matthew Murphy June 29, 2005
  2. ^ a b "Fifths of Seven Spry from Bitter Anise Folds". Exclaim!, By Chris Whibbs Sep 01, 2005
  3. ^ "Dissected: Spencer Krug". Consequences of Sound, Drew Litowitz on April 11, 2012,
  4. ^ "How Saltland Made a Gorgeous Cello Album About Climate Change". Observer, By Justin Joffe • 04/11/2017
  5. ^ "Fifths of Seven Spry From Bitter Anise Folds". Pop Matters, Kenneth Yu 11 December 2005
  6. ^ "Moonface: Option Paralysis". Magnet Magazine, 2011/09/22
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