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This album is much more technical than I ever used to give it credit for, most math rock is in your face. American Football managed to take all of these complex ideas and make them extremely pretty and sutble. As much as I like math rock to be bold, I can really appriate the work that goes into making it so subtle.

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Absolutely insane life changing piece of music. It is abrasive and other-worldly, while still being extremely fun and charming. This was the last Don Caballero album with the 3 original members, Mike Banfield, Ian Williams, and Damon Che. The dynamics between them had been stewing for 5-ish years; and it all lead up to this chaotic-boundary-pushing-in-your-face finale. I don't think this album is for everyone, but oh my god is it for me. Fantastic album!!!!!!

Not So Sorry Now Are You: 8.7/10 great opening track, its great to hear new stuff from damon.

Occasional Grape?: 9.2/10 its in 5/4, immediately great. the middle section reminds me of battles in the best way.

Nice Walrus: 9.4/10 Wow this intro is fucking nuts, the crazy horn, then the song kicks in, in 7/4.

If You Say So: 5.4/10 this track doesnt really wow me off the bat, i might need to listen to it more to appreciate it

People Don't Like It When You Call Them Ace: 7.5/10

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