The lead track off of their first album, “Never Meant” immediately throws the listener into the emo/math rock/post-rock sound for which American Football is known. Played in 6/4 time, the song is about trying to justify a failed relationship. It’s easy to be in love, but what do you do after it falls out? Suppressing all the memories and emotions and hiding them away – that’s what lead singer Mike Kinsella deals with here. Steve Lamos, from 'Never Meant: The Complete Oral History of American Football', said: "We decided before the album was even recorded that we were … read more
The lead track off of their first album, “Never Meant” immediately throws the listener into the emo/math rock/post-rock sound for which American Foot… read more
The lead track off of their first album, “Never Meant” immediately throws the listener into the emo/math rock/post-rock sound for which American Football is known. Played in 6/4 time, th… read more
American Football is an American Midwest Emo band from Urbana, Illinois, originally active from 1997 to 2000. The band was formed by guitarist and singer Mike Kinsella (formerly of Cap'n Jazz, The One Up Downstairs, Joan of Arc, Owls and currently of Owen) and drummer Steve Lamos (formerly of The One Up Downstairs and currently of The Geese), and also included guitar player Steve Holmes. The band had few live performances and disbanded less than a year after releasing their self-titled album; still, they gained critical acclaim for that album, which merged the plain-spoken, co… read more
American Football is an American Midwest Emo band from Urbana, Illinois, originally active from 1997 to 2000. The band was formed by guitarist and singer Mike Kinsella (formerly of Cap'…read more