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American Football Live in Los Angeles

Posted by Loren on July 4, 2025

American Football Live in Los Angeles
photo by Atiba Jefferson

Last year American Football celebrated the 25th anniversary of their debut album. Now that live performance is being released as a film and one-pressing vinyl album, (Live in Los Angeles), courtesy of Polyvinyl.

The recording was captured over two nights at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA in 2024. The film also includes interviews with the band, Ethel Cain, Yvette Young, and M.A.G.S. (Prophet Media).

The record was pressed by Good Neighbor, a company aiming to produce more sustainable physical media.

 

Tracklisting

01. Five Silent Miles - Live in Los Angeles 
02. The Summer Ends - Live in Los Angeles 
03. Honestly? - Live in Los Angeles 
04. For Sure - Live in Los Angeles
05. You Know I Should Be Leaving Soon - Live in Los Angeles 
06. But the Regrets Are Killing Me - Live in Los Angeles 
07. I’ll See You When We’re Both Not So Emotional - Live in Los Angeles
08. Stay Home / The One With the Wurlitzer - Live in Los Angeles 
09. Never Meant - Live in Los Angeles 

American Football Live in Los Angeles
photo by Atiba Jefferson

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