The Minus 5 – “Words & Birds”

Power-pop veterans the Minus 5 have a new LP on the way. For the forthcoming Oar On, Penelope!, Scott McCaughey’s oft-changing band includes R.E.M.’s Peter Buck on bass and 12-string guitar, McCaughey’s fellow Young Fresh Fellow Kurt Bloch on lead guitar, Linda Pitmon of the Baseball Project/Filthy Friends on drums, and Debbi Peterson of the Bangles on vocals. The album also boasts appearances from Spencer Tweedy, Patterson Hood, and Ed Stasium.

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