The American Analog Set


The American Analog Set is an American indie rock band based in Austin, Texas, formed in 1995. They have released seven studio albums on various independent record labels, including Emperor Jones, Tiger Style Records, and Arts & Crafts.
On October 27, 2023, the band released For Forever, their first album of new material since 2005. On February 9, 2024, The Numero Group released New 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.

History

Forming in 1995, the group's early sound was highly influenced by krautrock and post-rock, as well as British shoegaze bands like Cocteau 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 guitarist Andrew 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. 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. 2005's Set Free, was released in North America by Canadian record label Arts & Crafts Productions.
In 2009, "Gone to Earth" from Know by Heart appeared as a part of the soundtrack for the romantic-sci-fi film The [Time Traveler's Wife (film)|The Time Traveler's Wife].
The band released For Forever, their first full-length album in 18 years, on October 27, 2023. Ian Cohen of Pitchfork described the album as "an ever-so-slightly sharper edge on their familiar, slow-burning indie rock", comparing it to the likes of Yo La Tengo and Stereolab. In September 2023, the band reunited to perform live for the first time in 13 years. The performance took place in their hometown of Austin.

Band members

Current members

  • Andrew Kenny - guitar, vocals, organ, electric piano, synth
  • Jesse Lee - bass, tapes
  • Mark Smith - drums
  • Sean Ripple - vibraphone, backing vocals, guitar, drums and percussion
  • Tom Hoff - organ, electric piano, guitar, drums

Former members

  • Lisa Roschmann - organ, electric piano, flute, backing vocals
  • Craig McCaffrey - organ, electric piano

Live members

  • Shawn O'Keefe - guitar
  • Josh Wright - guitar
  • Matt Frank - drums

Discography

Studio albums

The Fun of Watching Fireworks From Our [Living Room to Yours] The Golden Band Know by Heart Promise of Love Set Free
  • ''For Forever''

Live albums

Bootleg Club Volume One: 1996-1999 Bootleg Club Volume Two: 2000-2002
  • ''Bootleg Club Volume Three: 2003-2005''

Extended plays

Late One Sunday & The Following Morning Updates Songs of Hurt and Healing
  • ''Everything Ends in Spring''

Singles

Diana Slowburner II Magnificent Seventies After Hours Issue #2 The Only Living Boy Around New Equation Devil In The Woods EP Queen of Her Own Parade
  • ''Where Did You Come From?''

Compilations

Through the 1990s: Singles and Unreleased Hard to Find: Singles and Unreleased 2000-2005
  • ''New Drifters''

Appearances

New Voices Vol. 30 New Voices Vol. 49 Artist Sampler 2002-2003 Another Country Musikexpress 80: Sounds Now! Off The Wall: 10 Years of Wall of Sound We Love You... So Love Us Three Comes With A Smile #15: Gloved Hands in Squeeze La Revolution de Spunk All Tomorrow's Parties 3.1 Electracoustic Duyster.II Peace on Earth Not Given Lightly Morr Music 2005
  • ''The Best of the Bliss Out''