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The American Analog Set

The American Analog Set is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of Murder By Death and Cocteau Twins. Those roots explain a lot about how The American Analog Set arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Bedhead, Acetone, Yo La Tengo, Karate and Eric's Trip, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Stereolab, Yo La Tengo, Explosions and Explosions in the Sky, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 31 connections around The American Analog Set, reaching back through Murder By Death and forward to Stereolab. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.

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The American Analog Set is an American indie rock band based in Austin, Texas, formed in 1995. They have released seven studio albums on various independent record labels, including Emperor Jones, Tiger Style Records, and Arts & Crafts.

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The American Analog SetMurder By DeathCocteau TwinsStereolabYo La TengoExplosionsExplosions in the SkyBedheadAcetoneYo La TengoKarateEric's TripIdahoIdaSeam

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The American Analog Set connections

The American Analog Set grew out of Murder By Death and Cocteau Twins, shares an orbit with Bedhead, Acetone, Yo La Tengo and Karate, went on to shape Stereolab, Yo La Tengo, Explosions and Explosions in the Sky. 31 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

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