American Football - American Football (Blue Smoke vinyl) Alternative Music Flirting with awkward and suggestive

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the band continued the age-old tradition of instrument-preparation

other high points include 'look back and laugh'

recorded a string quartet (featured on “Fit to Burst

and Brussels — this material emulates an alienating encounter with a smattering of places

American Football - American Football (Blue Smoke vinyl) Alternative Music Flirting with awkward and suggestiveAmerican Football's first album showcases cleanly picked guitars, intricate drumming, and the vocals of Mike Kinsella (Owen, Cap'n Jazz). The band, made up of Kinsella, Steve Holmes and Steve Lamos rooted itself in Champaign and recorded this album at Private Studios with Brendan Gamble (Braid). Despite little touring and with only an EP behind them, these nine songs highlight the trio's uncanny songwriting abilities. The album's photos and layout