The American Analog Set

The American Analog Set (sometimes referred to as AmAnSet)[1] is an Austin-based indie rock, lo-fi band. They have released seven studio albums, on the record labels Emperor Jones, Tiger Style Records, and Arts & Crafts. In October 2023, they will release For Forever, their first album of new material since 2005.

The American Analog Set
Background information
OriginAustin, Texas
GenresIndie rock, lo-fi, slowcore, post-rock
Years active1995–2005, 2023-present
LabelsEmperor Jones
Tiger Style
Arts & Crafts
MembersAndrew Kenny
Jesse Lee
Mark Smith
Tom Hoff
Sean Ripple
Past membersLisa Roschmann
Craig McCaffrey
Shawn O'Keefe (touring)
Josh Wright (touring)
Websiteamanset.com

History

Formed in 1995, the group's early sound was highly influenced by krautrock and post-rock and British shoegazer bands like Cocteau Twins, often featuring long instrumental passages. Over time, their songs became shorter and more pop-influenced. The band has released six full-length albums, four EPs, and several vinyl singles.

The group is led by singer/songwriter/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; Hoff and Ripple joined in early 2000 and McCaffery replaced Hoff in 2003 for the album Set Free.[2] Hoff 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.[3]

2005's Set Free, was released in North America by Canadian record label Arts & Crafts.

"Gone to Earth" from Know by Heart was a part of the soundtrack of the 2009 romantic film The Time Traveler's Wife.[4]

The band will release For Forever, their first album in 18 years, on October 27, 2023.[5][6]

Members
  • Andrew Kenny - guitar, vocals, organ, electric piano, synth (1995-2005, 2013-present)
  • Jesse Lee - bass, tapes (1995-present, 2013-present)
  • Mark Smith - drums (1995-present, 2013-present)
  • Sean Ripple - vibraphone, backing vocals, guitar, drums and percussion (2000-2005, 2021-present)
  • Tom Hoff - organ, electric piano, guitar, drums (2000-2003, 2013-present)

Former Members
  • Lisa Roschmann - organ, electric piano, flute, backing vocals (1995-1999)
  • Craig McCaffrey - organ, electric piano (2003-2005)

Touring Members
  • Shawn O'Keefe - guitar (1997-2000)
  • Josh Wright - guitar (1999)

Discography

Albums

EPs
  • Late One Sunday & The Following Morning (1997, Darla Records; part of Darla's Bliss Out series))
  • Updates (2002, Tiger Style) (remixes)[10]
  • Songs of Hurt and Healing (2005, Tylenol/Ouch!)) (Split with White Magic; 3 songs each) (promotional-only)
  • Everything Ends in Spring (2005)

Singles
  • "Diana Slowburner" (1996, Emperor Jones)
  • "Magnificent Seventies" (1997, Emperor Jones)
  • "The Only Living Boy Around" (1999)
  • "New Equation" (2001, Tiger Style)
  • 3-way split 7-inch (with The Twilight Singers, Jeff Hanson) (2003, Devil in the Woods) AmAnSet's song: "Hard to Find (Reprise)"
  • "Queen of Her Own Parade" (2023, Numero Group)

Compilation
  • Through the 1990s: Singles and Unreleased (2001, Emperor Jones)[11]
  • Hard to Find: Singles and Unreleased 2000-2005 (2009, Hometown Fantasy)

References
  1. "The American Analog Set". barsuk.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. Minsker, Evan. "American Analog Set to Reissue Know By Heart, Share "Amish Rake Fight" Demo". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  3. AmAnSet Last Chance Archived 10 January 2006 at the Wayback Machine, amanset.com, contains clarity on disbandment rumors, retrieved 21 June 2008.
  4. imdb.com IMDB: The Time Traveler's Wife Soundtrack.
  5. Deville, Chris (10 October 2023). "The American Analog Set Announce First New Album In 18 Years". Stereogum. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  6. "American Analog Set "For Forever" LP". Endofanear. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  7. "American Analog Set: Know by Heart". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  8. "American Analog Set: Promise of Love". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  9. "American Analog Set: Set Free". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  10. "American Analog Set: Updates EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  11. "American Analog Set: Through the 90s: Singles and Unreleased". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
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