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Hailed by Robert Smith as “one of the most heartfelt and beautiful Cure covers I have heard,” American Football officially release their stripped-back take on ‘Boys Don’t Cry’

October 14

American Football have officially released their stripped-back take on the classic ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ – praised by Robert Smith as “one of the most heartfelt and beautiful Cure covers I have ever…

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