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Emo Icons Cover The Cure, Mix With Own Hit
7 Oct
Summary
- American Football covered The Cure's 'Boys Don't Cry'.
- The cover blended 'Boys Don't Cry' with 'Never Meant'.
- A trumpet solo was featured in the unique rendition.
American Football recently performed a notable live cover for SiriusXM, reimagining The Cure's 1979 single "Boys Don't Cry." The rendition diverged from a direct copy, instead weaving it together with American Football's own popular song, "Never Meant." This creative mashup was further enhanced by the inclusion of a graceful trumpet solo.
Singer-guitarist Mike Kinsella explained that The Cure's work significantly influenced his songwriting and personal development. He noted the band's intention to deconstruct the song, replacing its original jangle with their signature spindly guitars and a slower tempo, while retaining the adolescent longing.
During their SiriusXMU session, American Football also played "Wake Her Up" and "No Feeling" from their latest album, "American Football (LP4)." The band is actively touring in support of this new release and has scheduled additional performances through November and December in Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and several East Coast states.
