American Football - American Football

Label: Polyvinyl Records
Year: 1999
Genre: Emo
Recommending Person: Ryan Sullivan

The sole record from American Football, until they have recently come back together, is a classic that I have avoided. They come from Champaign-Urbana where they released only this eponymous album. They were only active from 1997 to 2000 and had a huge impact on the Emo scene in that short time.

I didn't love the album, it puts you in a state during the time you are listening that puts you at ease while still being interesting enough to keep your attention. It's a well done album, but there was nothing with a pop hook that kept me coming back. 

Pele - Elephant

Label: Polyvinyl Records
Year: 1999
Genre: Indie Rock, Instrumental
Recommending Person: Ryan Sullivan

This was a Sunday hangover listen from Ryan Sullivan. This album was a little more difficult for me than the the Prog Rock outfit I started the year with. I imagine it is mostly because the first track is too repetitive to start before the variance really kicks in. Eventually I enjoyed a few tracks, especially Little Hunts.