"Uncomfortably Numb" is a song by the American emo band American Football that was released as the lead single from their third eponymous LP.
| "Uncomfortably Numb" | |
|---|---|
| Single by American Football featuring Hayley Williams | |
| from the album American Football (LP3) | |
| Genre | |
| Length | 4:10 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | Mike Kinsella |
The track features Mike Kinsella and Paramore vocalist Hayley Williams[1] alternating verses of a narrative. This collaboration marks a radical change in the band's sound from their mathy emo roots to a dreamier, more atmospheric sound with lyrical maturation[2][3] and noticeably refined production quality.[4]
The song in particular has received critical acclaim[5][6] and is considered an album highlight.
Alongside the song, a music video was also released which follows the narrative of the song and stars former Workaholics star Blake Anderson and pro skater Paul Rodriguez.[7]
References
edit- ^ Spanos, Brittany (January 22, 2019). "Hayley Williams Joins American Football on Gloomy New Song 'Uncomfortably Numb'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ Yadav, Dylan (January 22, 2019). "American Football - 'Uncomfortably Numb' ft. Hayley Williams (Track Review)". Immortal Reviews. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "American Football Release New Single "Uncomfortably Numb," Announce Tour Dates". Paste Magazine. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "American Football: American Football". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ admin (February 15, 2019). "American Football feat. Hayley Williams – "Uncomfortably Numb" Review". The Outer Void. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "American Football - 'Uncomfortably Numb' feat Hayley Williams". When The Horn Blows. January 24, 2019. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ Daramola, Israel. "Video: American Football – 'Uncomfortably Numb' (ft. Hayley Williams)". Spin. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2019.