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About Me

-So it begins: 1995-1996.The American Analog Set or The AmAnSet is an Austin, Texas-based American indie rock/post-rock musical band. The group is led by singer and guitarist Andrew Kenny. Additional members include or have included Lee Gillespie, Mark Smith, Craig Mccaffrey, Tom Hoff, Lisa Roschmann and Sean Ripple. Their name derives from their preference for analog rather than digital recording media. Formed in 1995, the group has released six full-length albums, the latest being Set Free, which was released on September 20, 2005 in North America.In October 2005, rumours began spreading across the internet that the group was on the verge of disbanding. The band quickly refuted such rumours, but added that they may not tour again due to their obligations with other projects. ~The Fun of Watching Fireworks.It was released on August 20, 1996 on Emperor Jones records.~ ~From Our Living Room to Yours. It was released on July 1, 1997 on Emperor Jones records.~ ~The Golden Band. It was released on July 6, 1999 on Emperor Jones records.~ ~Know by Heart. It was released on September 4, 2001 and was their first album on Tiger Style Records.~ ~Promise of Love. It was released on July 17, 2003 on Tiger Style Records.~ ~Set Free. It was released on September 20, 2005 (earlier in Japan, Europe, and Australia) on Arts & Crafts records.~

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Member Since: 8/11/2006
Band Website: amanset.com/
Band Members: Andrew Kenny,Lee Gillespie, Mark Smith, Craig Mccaffrey, Tom Hoff, Lisa Roschmann and Sean Ripple.
Influences: -The American Analog Set - Baby Julie Come Home.
Sounds Like: The Album Leaf, The Appleseed Cast, America Football, Death Cab For Cutie, Elliott Smith, Iron & Wine, Love Of Everything, Maritime, Martain Youth Auxiliary, The Microphones, Mike Templemens, Mineral, Minus The Bear, Onelinedrawing, Pedro The Lion, Pele, Pinback, The Postal Service, Sharks Keep Moving, Sufjan Stevens, Yo La Tengo.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Is this the end of the American Analog Set?

No ... probably not. We're still friends and we still like making music together, but we've all got other projects that we'd like to concentrate on for a while. Sean's book comes out in early 2006. L...
Posted by The American Analog Set on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:06:00 PST

But this is the last tour? Will we ever see the American Analog Set again?

[shaking magic 8-ball] ... It's possible. We may play again here and there, but this is the last time we will get INTO a van in August and get OUT of the van in December. This is the last full-on tou...
Posted by The American Analog Set on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:05:00 PST