Ravenously creative songwriter Kurt Vile broke through to mainstream success after years of steadily working on his craft. His laidback and drifting guitar rock took notes from masters like Neil Young, Sonic Youth, and Dinosaur Jr., exploring inventive guitar tones on meditative and often self-reflective songs. He co-founded the War on Drugs with friend Adam Granduciel in 2005, but quit shortly after the band got off the ground to focus more on his own music. After several albums on various indie labels, Vile signed with Matador in 2009 and would find increasing success with each new album. His 2013 album, Walkin' on a Pretty Daze, broke through bigger than anything before it, taking Vile's blurry-eyed musings and signature songwriting style to a worldwide audience. He would continue frequent collaborations, working with a multitude of special guests on his own records as well as co-creating albums with Steve Gunn and Courtney Barnett.
Watched the movie "Dog" last night. WOW! I found it pretty powerful about the bond between the men and women in the service and promises kept. If you haven't watched it, I recommend it.❤
Heard this beauty for the first time in BREWDOG on Argyle St in Glasgow's West End. Asked the staff and they gave me the details.That was 2 days ago, i've listened to it dozens of times since. Love it!
Just watched him perform this on Austin City Limits tribute to John Prine (aired 1-13-24) So much emotion in his performance that the room just sat in awe.
Today I walked down the street I use to wander Yeah, shook my head and made myself a bet There was all these things that I don't think I remember Hey, how lucky can one man get. I bronzed my shoes and hung from a rearview mirror Bronzed admiration in the blind spot of regret There was all these things that I don't think I remember Hey, how lucky can one man get. Today I walked down the street I use to wander Yeah, scratched my head and lit my cigarette Well, there was all these things that I don't think I remember Hey, how lucky can one man get. Today I walked down the street I use to wander Yeah, shook my head and made myself a bet There was all these things that I don't think I remember Hey, how lucky can one man get. Hey, how lucky can one man get. Hey, how lucky can One .. Man.. Get.