"I used to be insecure, but now it's like, 'You cannot kill me. I'm dead.' I got divorced with kids, and I'm responsible for that. I'm dead."
"To varying degrees, I've found the exploration of masculinity in Kinsella's lyrics to be uncommonly generous and self-aware as he's navigated middle age and newfound notoriety."
"American Football have aged into somewhat unprecedented territory. An emo band whose members might otherwise now be at their most stable and content, they still seem authentically driven by unbridled, urgent emotion."
The album, co-produced with Sonny DiPerri, is designed for an immersive listening experience, showcasing a triumph in sound and composition. Thematically, it delves into the struggles of the band's reunion, revealing personal challenges faced by members, particularly Kinsella. His lyrics reflect a journey through insecurity, divorce, and the responsibilities of parenthood. The exploration of masculinity is generous and self-aware, offering a portrait of navigating middle age and emotional complexities. The band balances their artistic evolution with the realities of adult life, maintaining an authentic emotional drive.
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