Uncomfortably Numb
2019 single by American Football featuring Hayley Williams
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"Uncomfortably Numb" is a song by the American emo band American Football. It was released on January 22, 2019, as the second single from their third self-titled album.[1]
| "Uncomfortably Numb" | ||||
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| Single by American Football featuring Hayley Williams | ||||
| from the album American Football (LP3) | ||||
| Released | January 22, 2019 | |||
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| Length | 4:10 | |||
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| Songwriter | American Football | |||
| Producer | Jason Cupp | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Uncomfortably Numb" on YouTube | ||||
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 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]
Personnel
Personnel taken from American Football liner notes.[8]
American Football
- Steve Holmes
- Mike Kinsella
- Nate Kinsella
- Steve Lamos
Additional musicians
- Hayley Williams – additional vocals
- Kristina Dutton – violin and violin arrangements