Kurt Vile's Smoke Ring For My Halo makes my ears smile

[u2popmofo]

This is a very nice album, and deserving of it's own thread. A lot of reviews seem to label him as some sort of "lo-fi bedroom rock". I'm not sure if that really explains the sound, but I like I like the description none the less. The album is admittedly on the "night time listening" or "relaxing" side of things, but that can be a good thing depending on your tastes. I recommend it, it's a really nice listen. Been enjoying it a lot the last week or two.

I knew a few of us here are fans, and hopefully more will give it a try. For those who are fans, what are your favorite songz and such?

 

[If you shout...]

Saw him walking around, a few weeks ago. Said hello and congratulated him on yet another good LP. Good dude, good tunes.

 

[u2popmofo]

Here are a couple Youtube links for some of my favs from the album.

YouTube - KURT VILE - in my baby's arms

YouTube - Kurt Vile - Runner Ups

There are much poppier things on the album, but I tend to like most of the atmospheric slower ones like these.

 

[cobl04]

I'm really, really put off by his name. I'll listen to it though.

(You two listened to the new AiH jaunt, by the way?)

 

[If you shout...]

Nah.

YouTube - Kurt Vile - Freeway

 

[LemonMelon]

I'm really, really put off by his name. I'll listen to it though.

Makes Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious actually sound revolutionary for once.

But seriously, this album is the absolute tits.

 

[lazarus]

I see what you did there.

None of them have anything on Jay Reatard.

Spoiler

 

[PhilsFan]

I saw a live video of him on something and it was alright. Didn't inspire me to listen to his album. Maybe this thread will?

 

[bono_212]

Just finished up a second listen and I feel the same way I did after the first. This album is expremely pleasant, great for reading to or just relaxing with. It has a tendancy to feel a bit repetitve/samey, but mostly each song is part of a wonderful larger whole.

Are his other albums worth checking out? Scores on RYM would suggest so.

 

[PhilsFan]

Listened to this. Solid.

 

[If you shout...]

Are his other albums worth checking out?

Absolutely. Childish Prodigy is the weakest, in case you were wondering where not to start. Not bad, but definitely the weakest.

 

[u2popmofo]

I'd like to reiterate again how nice I think this album is. Jesus Fever is fine, but seems really out of place though. Puppet to the Man is out of place as well, but a much better song, so it doesn't bother me. Jesus Fever bothers me. Everything else is great.

 

[u2popmofo]

This thread title was/is terrible, but fairly accurate.

Anyways, Wakin On A Pretty Day got Best New Track from Pitchfork, I'm really enjoying it. Excited for the new album.

Kurt Vile: "Wakin on a Pretty Day" | Tracks | Pitchfork

 

[u2popmofo]

LeMeL, y u no liek song???/

 

[LemonMelon]

I haz classez today!1

The new song shows off everything I love about Kurt Vile already. Great guitar work, awesome don't-give-a-fuck vocal delivery. Might as well pencil this one in near the top of my 2013 list now.

 

[u2popmofo]

 

[Padj]

Whoa, I'm really digging this new song. After m b v, this will be my most anticipated album for 2013.
Smoke Ring For My Halo was brilliant!
I mean...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhW28FIGXas&list=FLqVL2zjtw9WVx_G1lAjd2fA&index=34
I have to see him live. Hope he comes to Italy.

 

[u2popmofo]

I was really impressed with how good he was live. The show was even at an outdoor venue, which can often be problematic, but everything was great.

 

[Padj]

Good to know
What do you think of his other albums? I've only heard Childish Prodigy, a bit more rough and raw perhaps than Smoke Ring, but good nonetheless.

 

[cobl04]

I listened to Wakin on a Pretty Day. It was quite pleasant and good.

2 maek up for my bad wurds to u2popmofo

 

[u2popmofo]

Good to know
What do you think of his other albums? I've only heard Childish Prodigy, a bit more rough and raw perhaps than Smoke Ring, but good nonetheless.

I "think" (can't remember) I listened to Childish Prodigy once on Spotify, but I may even be making that up. Nothing else aside from Smoke Ring and the following EP. I've wondered about his other stuff too though. Have you checked it out, LemeL? I believe Shouter had, but not sure if he's lurking to weigh in.

I listened to Wakin on a Pretty Day. It was quite pleasant and good.

2 maek up for my bad wurds to u2popmofo

wii r frenz agin

 

[LemonMelon]

I listened to Childish Prodigy last night, but it didn't seem as immediate to me as Smoke Ring. It was OK. I wanted something that rocked just a little bit more, so I'll dig deeper into the lo-fi early stuff now.

 

[u2popmofo]

Kurt Vile: "Never Run Away" | Tracks | Pitchfork

 

[u2popmofo]

First Listen: Kurt Vile, 'Wakin On A Pretty Daze' : NPR

Stream it above.

 

[If you shout...]

Thanks for the link. I hope that this doesn't suck. I've yet to sour on Vile.

 

[LemonMelon]

Walkin on a Pretty Daze is pretty much the title track 11 times, which means it's one of the better albums I've heard this year.

 

[u2popmofo]

Reminder: Pitchfork.tv to Webcast Kurt Vile Live From Our Brooklyn Office This Afternoon | News | Pitchfork

 

[martha]

Maybe if I watch that, I'll appreciate him more.

 

[martha]

What the hell. This should be happening, but I can't seem to find it.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Holy shit, the first track on this album sounds so much like Pavement hurts.