5ive Style (album) explained

5ive Style
Type:	studio
Artist:	5ive Style
Cover:	5ive Style - 5ive Style.jpg
Released:	1995
Genre:	Instrumental rock
Length:	38:03
Label:	Sub Pop
Chronology:	Five Style
Next Title:	Miniature Portraits
Next Year:	1999

5ive Style is the debut studio album by 5ive Style, released in 1995 by Sub Pop.^[1]

Critical reception

The Wisconsin State Journal wrote that 5ive Style "knows how to play with the [instrumental rock] genre and offer material that stands on its own without lyrics, fancy solos or cookie-cutter arrangements."^[2] Guitar Player noted that "the Meters are probably 5ive Style's closest antecedent, but the band also incorporates shades of early ska and new wave, dub reggae, Zeppelin's funkier moments, and the mighty JB's."^[3]

Personnel

Adapted from the 5ive Style liner notes.^[4]

5ive Style

• Leroy Bach – bass guitar, guitar, keyboards
• Bill Dolan – guitar
• John Herndon – drums, painting
• Jeremy Jacobsen – keyboards

Production and additional personnel

• Jeff Kleinsmith – design
• John McEntire – mixing, recording
• Casey Rice – mixing, recording

Notes and References

1. News: Rothschild . David . Now out on Sub Pop... . Chicago Tribune . 6 Oct 1995 . Friday . 6.
2. News: Thompson . Stephen . 5ive Style's Style: No Need for Words . Wisconsin State Journal . 12 Oct 1995 . Rhythm . 15.
3. Rotondi . James . Picks — 5ive Style by 5ive Style . Guitar Player . Nov 1995 . 29 . 11 . 113.
4. 5ive Style . . 1995 . booklet . . Seattle, Washington.