Despite little touring and with only an EP behind them, these nine songs showcased the trio's uncanny songwriting abilities.
Over the years, there have been literally hundreds of requests for the American Football album to be made available on vinyl. Well, your requests have been answered.
"The sounds [American Football] produce are so maddeningly benign, in fact, that it takes all of my will power not to lay back and smile gleefully" - Pitchfork
"Mike (Kinsella) is gifted with a piercing cry that perforates American Football's nine songs, and minimal bass lines and sheepish yet skillful drumming abet the band's sparse, gently cascading guitar work." - CMJ
"American Football demonstrate real songwriting setting the perfect mood changes with solid musical precision." - Skratch
"Dark and brooding guitars jangle while the oft reflective, spacey vocals warble against the lively horn embellishments." - DIW
"With Mike Kinsella on board you know the song writing is top notch and each song more graceful than the next." - Heckler
"Kinsella's main strength seems to be in drifting, floating waves of melody, and American Football makes good on this in a pretty impressive way." - AMG
"These nine songs weave together almost seamlessly and create a beautiful flow and environment." - Heckler
Selections:
1. Never Meant
2. The Summer Ends
3. Honestly?
4. For Sure
5. You Know I Should Be Leaving Soon
6. But the Regrets Are Killing Me
7. I'll See You When We're Both Not So Emotional
8. Stay Home
9. The One With The Wurlitzer