The American Analog Set | |
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 The American Analog Set in 2023 | |
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| Origin | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
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| Members | Andrew Kenny Jesse Lee Mark Smith Tom Hoff Sean Ripple Matt Frank |
| Past members | Lisa Roschmann Craig McCaffrey Shawn O'Keefe Josh Wright |
| Website | amanset |
The American Analog Set (sometimes referred to asAmAnSet)[1] is an Americanindie rock band based inAustin, Texas, formed in 1995. They have released sevenstudio albums on variousindependent record labels, includingEmperor Jones,Tiger Style Records, andArts & Crafts.
On October 27, 2023, the band releasedFor Forever, their first album of new material since 2005.[2] On February 9, 2024,The Numero Group releasedNew Drifters, a box set containing the band's first three studio albums, and two albums worth of unreleased demos, b-sides and outtakes. On April 10 2024, The Numero Group announced on their Instagram that they were working on a box set for the group's Tiger Style era material.[3]
Forming in 1995, the group's early sound was highly influenced bykrautrock andpost-rock, as well as Britishshoegaze bands likeCocteau Twins, often featuring long instrumental passages. Over time, their songs became shorter and more pop-influenced. The band has released seven full-length albums, four EPs, and several singles during their existence.
The band is led by singer-songwriter and guitaristAndrew Kenny. Additional members include, or have included, Jesse Lee, Mark Smith, Craig McCaffrey, Tom Hoff, Lisa Roschmann, and Sean Ripple. Founding member Roschmann left the band in late 1999, with Hoff and Ripple joining in early 2000. McCaffery replaced Hoff in 2003 for the band's sixth studio album,Set Free.[4] Hoff later rejoined the current lineup in 2013.
In October 2005, rumors began spreading across the internet that the group was on the verge of disbanding. The band quickly refuted such rumors, but added that they may not tour again due to their obligations with other projects.[5] 2005'sSet Free, was released in North America by Canadian record label Arts & Crafts Productions.
In 2009, "Gone to Earth" fromKnow by Heart appeared as a part of the soundtrack for theromantic-sci-fi filmThe Time Traveler's Wife.[6]
The band releasedFor Forever, their first full-length album in 18 years, on October 27, 2023.[7][8] Ian Cohen ofPitchfork described the album as "an ever-so-slightly sharper edge on their familiar, slow-burning indie rock", comparing it to the likes ofYo La Tengo andStereolab.[2] In September 2023, the band reunited to perform live for the first time in 13 years.[9] The performance took place in their hometown of Austin.[10]
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