On October 27, 2023, the band released For Forever, their first album of new material since 2005.[2] On February 9, 2024, The Numero Group released New Drifters, a box set containing the band's first three studio albums, and two albums worth of unreleased demos, b-sides and outtakes. On April 10 2024, The Numero Group announced on their Instagram that they were working on a box set for the group's Tiger Style era material.[3]
History
Forming in 1995, the group's early sound was highly influenced by krautrock and post-rock, as well as British shoegaze bands like Cocteau Twins, often featuring long instrumental passages. Over time, their songs became shorter and more pop-influenced. The band has released seven full-length albums, four EPs, and several singles during their existence.
The band is led by singer-songwriter and 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, with Hoff and Ripple joining in early 2000. McCaffery replaced Hoff in 2003 for the band's sixth studio album, Set Free.[4] Hoff later rejoined the current lineup in 2013.
The American Analog Set performing live in 2005.
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.[5] 2005's Set Free, was released in North America by Canadian record label Arts & Crafts Productions.
The band released For Forever, their first full-length album in 18 years, on October 27, 2023.[7][8] Ian Cohen of Pitchfork described the album as "an ever-so-slightly sharper edge on their familiar, slow-burning indie rock", comparing it to the likes of Yo La Tengo and Stereolab.[2] In September 2023, the band reunited to perform live for the first time in 13 years.[9] The performance took place in their hometown of Austin.[10]
Band members
Current members
Andrew Kenny - guitar, vocals, organ, electric piano, synth (1995-2005, 2013–present)
Jesse Lee - bass, tapes (1995-2005, 2013–present)
Mark Smith - drums (1995-2005, 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)
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