Fifths of Seven

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

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