Fifths of Seven

Fifths of Seven
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Genres Instrumental
Years active 2005 (2005)
Labels DSA
Associated acts Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Swan Lake, Frog Eyes, A Silver Mt. Zion, Set Fire to Flames, Esmerine, Cakelk
Members Spencer 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

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

Spry from Bitter Anise Folds
Studio album by Fifths of Seven
Released August 22, 2005 (US)
Recorded 2004
Genre Instrumental
Length 46:17
Label DSA
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork Media(7.7/10) 30 Jun 2005
PopMatters(7/10) 12 Dec 2005

References

  1. "Fifths of Seven Spry From Bitter Anise Folds". Pitchfork, Matthew Murphy June 29 2005
  2. 1 2 "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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