American Football Release Fourth Album, Embrace Musical Complexity
American Football have released their fourth self-titled album, moving further into post-rock territory with experimental elements like a prog drum part on "Man Overboard," funky bass on "Blood on my Blood," and Steve Reich-inspired backing vocals on "Desdemona." The band, which disbanded in 2000 after one album only to reunite 15 years later, now consists of four members. Lyricist Mike Kinsella, now in his late 40s, continues to explore themes of arrested adolescence, notably on the eight-minute track "Bad Moons" where he sings "I'm scared and I don't want to grow up." Some lyrics, such as "Ask my ex-wife/She met Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde/I know that should be a 'Y'/But none of my 'Whys' ever get answered," have been criticized as cringeworthy, yet they also demonstrate Kinsella's enduring youthful perspective.
Key facts
- American Football released their fourth self-titled album.
- The album features post-rock and experimental elements.
- Mike Kinsella is the lyricist and vocalist.
- The band originally disbanded in 2000 after one album.
- They reunited 15 years after their breakup.
- The track 'Bad Moons' is eight minutes long.
- Kinsella is in his late 40s.
- The album includes Steve Reich-inspired backing vocals.
Entities
Artists
- American Football
- Mike Kinsella
- Steve Reich