I love the drum pattern on this song; it's one of the most original things that I've heard in a long time. It borders on prog-rock but it doesn't distract the the non-music nerds. And the guitar parts are also intricate without being showy. Musical perfection.
are often made in vain. I'm leaving early tomorrow morning out of LA to fly to my folks' for Christmas, in bfe New Mexico (right on the Texas border). turns out grandma is really sick, so the hubby and I decided I should make a bonzaii trip home to be with grandma for the holiday (especially since it's the first holiday without grandpa). I'll really only be there for Monday, as I fly out tomorr...
bright guitars with circular, floating melodies.American Football consists of vocalist/bassist/guitarist Mike Kinsella, guitarist Steve Holmes and drummer/trumpet player Steve Lamos. Kinsella's emo/post-rock pedigree includes stints with bands like Cap'n Jazz and Joan of Arc; American Football shares a similar esthetic, blending jazzy tempos, pop hooks and earnest vocals into their sound. The g...
#61 it was my number when I played football in high school. There are many great things about football. I learned a lot about teamwork and how to deal with personalities. There were lots of different people on your team, but you all had one goal...to win. You could say football is beyond sports since it teaches you so many life lessons. We laughed, cried, and got angry together.So this is ...
are often made in vain. I'm leaving early tomorrow morning out of LA to fly to my folks' for Christmas, in bfe New Mexico (right on the Texas border). turns out grandma is really sick, so the hubby and I decided I should make a bonzaii trip home to be with grandma for the holiday (especially since it's the first holiday without grandpa). I'll really only be there for Monday, as I fly out tomorr...
bright guitars with circular, floating melodies.American Football consists of vocalist/bassist/guitarist Mike Kinsella, guitarist Steve Holmes and drummer/trumpet player Steve Lamos. Kinsella's emo/post-rock pedigree includes stints with bands like Cap'n Jazz and Joan of Arc; American Football shares a similar esthetic, blending jazzy tempos, pop hooks and earnest vocals into their sound. The g...
Recently, a friend turned me on to a band called American Football. It was love at first listen. It felt like youth revisited. Like a simpler time when all that mattered was whether the cute girl across the classroom smiled back at you. I excitedly asked if they were touring anytime soon. Unfortunately, to my dismay, I was informed they aren't together anymore. They only released an EP and one ...
I love the drum pattern on this song; it's one of the most original things that I've heard in a long time. It borders on prog-rock but it doesn't distract the the non-music nerds. And the guitar parts are also intricate without being showy. Musical perfection.