The first four EPs each feature a different band member as lead vocalist: Windows Open (Maia Friedman), Flight Tower (Felicia Douglass), Super João (Dave Longstreth), Earth Crisis (Kristin Slipp).

[11] Domino released the five EPs as the anthology 5EPs on November 20, 2020, as both a double vinyl LP record and a five-disc deluxe box set.

[12] Mark Deming of AllMusic wrote, "Some listeners may prefer to only focus on one or two chapters in this series, but 5EPS confirms that all of them make the grade, individually and collectively.

"[13] Kaelen Bell of Exclaim wrote, "In allowing others back into the fray and stripping their sound, Longstreth has once again tapped into what made the band so engrossing in the first place.

"[14] Max Freedman of Paste wrote, "5EPs is the first time this seemingly interminable project has felt completely approachable, rather than yet another informational overload in this swirling year.