American Football (LP3)
by American Football
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
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  1. simonberberich
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    Agree with Henta. This album is a cross between LP1 and LP2, in the best way. It sort of sounds like LP2 (but softer and grander) and retains the careful songwriting and non pop structures of LP1. Really, this is what LP2 should have been, even though that was a good record too. It's a true return to form, which is surprising given the circumstances.
  2. mitbruin
    Apr 23, 2019
    8
    Gorgeous, hypnotic, indelible and haunting. Opening track “Silhouettes” is worth the price of admission all by itself.
  3. Henta
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Simply awesome album, as close as possible to LP1 but sounding like an adult! And if LP2 was more like Kinsella's solo album, then this is real American Football.
  4. NavyBean
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Outstanding and better with each listen. I'd say this is the most complete AF LP from track 1 to 8. Highlights are "Uncomfortably Numb" with its heartbreaking back and forth between singers. "Every Wave" "Heir Apparent" "Doom in Full Bloom" are all amazing. There's a JudyBats and DeathCab for Cutie vibe on a lot of the tunes
  5. hzy0421
    May 13, 2019
    9
    The work is made more enjoyable with the addition of shoegazing/dream pop elements and three wonderful female guest vocals. A bold and daring effort rather than another comeback thing.
  6. sodratesmusic
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    A really good album overall, love the guitar riffs present and also the very good feats.

    85/100

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Under The Radar
    Apr 17, 2019
    80
    It's easily their most relaxed and thematically cohesive record, with darker undertones than expected.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 9, 2019
    60
    Even if diverse moods elude them, they channel disenchantment superbly. [Jun 2019, p.108]
  3. Drowned In Sound
    Mar 29, 2019
    90
    The guitars and brass survive, but everything else is fresh.
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