Derek™ Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Is it bad that I don't really like this album? I want to so bad, but I can't listen to it all the way through. I'll probably pick this up though, in hopes that it will grow on me, finally, and I can appreciate it for the masterpiece that it apparently is. I don't want to make any assumptions about what you listen to, but I'll just say that I've had this album in my iTunes for years, and was pretty lukewarm about it for the longest time. I added it to my MP3 library back in '06 or so, when I was all about Thrice / Circa Survive / Brand New / VC hype bands. At the time, I just found the album to be too slow-paced... and the vocals didn't do a whole lot for me either. No idea when or how that changed, but I've really come to appreciate it over the last few years in particular. Definitely feel like I was late to the party, though. The Saint, iгon666monkey, Heaven ls Records and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I don't want to make any assumptions about what you listen to, but I'll just say that I've had this album in my iTunes for years, and was pretty lukewarm about it for the longest time. I added it to my MP3 library back in '06 or so, when I was all about Thrice / Circa Survive / Brand New / VC hype bands. At the time, I just found the album to be too slow-paced... and the vocals didn't do a whole lot for me either. No idea when or how that changed, but I've really come to appreciate it over the last few years in particular. Definitely feel like I was late to the party, though. I'm glad to know that there's still hope for me! I started trying to get into this album back when Transit's "Listen and Forgive" came out because I was hearing about certain correlations. And I've attempted to revisit it many times since then, but it just hasn't stuck just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I'm glad to know that there's still hope for me! I started trying to get into this album back when Transit's "Listen and Forgive" came out because I was hearing about certain correlations. And I've attempted to revisit it many times since then, but it just hasn't stuck just yet. I would just suggest coming back to it every once in a while, or even revisiting it after other genres have clicked with you. Thinking about it, I seem to recall the sort of mathy guitars being a big part of the initial appeal for me, at a time when I was getting into artists like Toe and Tera Melos. (Who sound nothing like American Football, mind you.) But any way you look at it, I think you've got the right idea: I'd secure a copy of this while you can, and worry about it growing on you at a later time. If you just can't get into it, I'm 100% positive someone will be thrilled to buy it at cost from you. iгon666monkey, The Saint and Heaven ls Records 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 not sure why this doesn't include the EP. the live tracks are cool, but i don't see myself listening to the second lp more than once. would rather just have the mp3s. think i'll stick to the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb2k1 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 might have to get this. very tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasma36 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Sounds cool but I'm still undecided. Will have to wait until I can hear samples from the second LP to see if it's something I'll actually want to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheriver Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 not sure why this doesn't include the EP. the live tracks are cool, but i don't see myself listening to the second lp more than once. would rather just have the mp3s. think i'll stick to the OP. You just saved me money, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajhall04 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I have a sealed EP if anyone is interested. Bought it years ago, forgot I even had it. 3 songs, single sided I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Can't wait to hear this. Wish these guys would just do one more show. They could easily sell out Metro in Chicago. They only played a few dozen shows when they were originally a band, so barely anyone got to see them in the first place. Also, anyone who is into this band needs to also be into Colossal. Totally different guys, but same vibe (and it features Rob Kellenberger of Slapstick/Tuesday on drums): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27E89F150FA9BB91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Gatefold right? Love me some gatefold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedillon Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I could probably research this better but what are the rest of the members of this band doing? I know Mike has Owen but what about the rest of the guys? Anyone still making music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Steve Lamos had a band called the Geese for a hot minute about a decade ago. They were kinda meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyrecords Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Yeah I'm hoping this'd be a gatefold. And I'm lukewarm on a red color, I have so many red vinyl. Hoping the mail order variant is cooler. Tommy and AlexMBentley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royce Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Can't wait to hear this. Wish these guys would just do one more show. They could easily sell out Metro in Chicago. They only played a few dozen shows when they were originally a band, so barely anyone got to see them in the first place. Also, anyone who is into this band needs to also be into Colossal. Totally different guys, but same vibe (and it features Rob Kellenberger of Slapstick/Tuesday on drums): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27E89F150FA9BB91 LOVE colossal. Wish i owned WTP on vinyl but i can never find a good price for it or i miss out. I will be picking this up hands down, i can never get enough AF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinxabney Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 American Football - American Football (Deluxe Edition) 2XLP Price: $25.99 Release Date: May 20, 2014 Vinyl Color: 180 Gram Red Track ListingNever MeantThe Summer EndsHonestly?For SureYou Know I Should Be Leaving SoonBut the Regrets Are Killing MeI'll See You When We're Both Not So EmotionalStay HomeThe One With The WurlitzerIntro [Live at the Blind Pig, Champaign, IL, 1997]Five Silent Miles [Live at the Blind Pig, Champaign, IL, 1997]Untitled #1 (The One with the Trumpet) [boombox Practice Session, 1998]Untitled #2 [boombox Practice Session, 1998]Stay Home [boombox Practice Session, 1998]Untitled #3 [boombox Practice Session, 1999]Never Meant [4-Track Album Prep, 1999]But the Regrets Are Killing Me [4-Track Album Prep, 1999]I’ll See You When We’re Both Not So Emotional [4-Track Album Prep, 1999]The 7’s [Live at the Blind Pig, Champaign, IL, 1997 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks for the link, Kevin. Still going to hold out for another variant and try to support Poly with my dollar, if I can. Heaven Is Records and Heaven ls Records 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Classic SRC, trying to beat everyone to the punch in order to get more sales Tommy, eskimosnow27, ajismetal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinxabney Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'm not even ordering it from SRC, haha. Just excited to see some more info on the release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'm not even ordering it from SRC, haha. Just excited to see some more info on the release. Indeed. It'd be nice if all versions were 180 gram, regardless of their colorway. I'd probably lose my shit for a coke-bottle green variant. Heaven ls Records and Heaven Is Records 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnorth Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Man I love how SRC put up their PO before Polyvinyl even made the official announcement what assholes eskimosnow27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Got really excited for a second here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Indeed. It'd be nice if all versions were 180 gram, regardless of their colorway. I'd probably lose my shit for a coke-bottle green variant. Don't polyvinyl do that with all their releases that have a 180g version?Also, Polyvinyl will have their early bird variant which won't be this red one. Well, that would make sense to me based on what they usually do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billya Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I wish that I could hold out for a tour variant... thedillon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch5643 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I wish that I could hold out for a tour variant... I'll travel across the US to see them live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindinealone Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Got really excited for a second here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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