{"title":"Kurt Vile","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Kurt Vile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKurt Samuel Vile was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 3, 1980. He was a founding member of the War on Drugs alongside Adam Granduciel from 2005 to 2008, contributing to the band's debut Wagonwheel Blues (2008) before launching his solo career in earnest. He signed with Matador Records for Smoke Ring for My Halo (2011) and has continued releasing material across multiple decades. His 2017 collaboration with Courtney Barnett, Lotta Sea Lice, was a critical and commercial success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKurt Vile's sound combines indie rock, indie folk, alternative rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, and singer-songwriter with his distinctive lazy drawled vocal delivery, intricate fingerpicked and arpeggiated guitar work, and arrangements drawing on classic Tom Petty, Neil Young, and broader American singer-songwriter traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant Hitmaker (2008, Gulcher)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildish Prodigy (2009, Matador)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke Ring for My Halo (2011, Matador)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWakin on a Pretty Daze (2013, Matador)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eb'lieve i'm goin down... (2015, Matador)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle It In (2018, Matador)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLotta Sea Lice (2017, Matador) - with Courtney Barnett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch My Moves (2022, Verve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatador and Verve pressings of the Kurt Vile catalog have been issued in multiple color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Kurt Vile typically start with Wakin on a Pretty Daze (2013) or Smoke Ring for My Halo (2011). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kurt-and-steve-gunn-vile-gunn-vile-purple-vinyl","title":"Gunn Vile LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eKurt Vile and Steve Gunn have long pushed the other's continued artistic development. 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For Kurt, this collection is an expression of just how deep his well of non-album material runs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540771844279,"sku":"210000084991","price":21.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4263097-3059200.jpg?v=1781154213"},{"product_id":"kurt-vile-speed-sound-lonely-kv","title":"Speed, Sound, Lonely KV EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLonely KV was recorded and mixed in sporadic sessions that spanned four years at The Butcher Shoppe studio in Nashville, TN. It includes five songs covers of John Prine and 'Cowboy' Jack Clement as well as two originals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540788261047,"sku":"210000054673","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/kurt-vile.jpg?v=1781154269"},{"product_id":"kurt-vile-philadelphia-s-been-good-to-me-vinyl","title":"Philadelphia's Been Good to Me 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eKurt Vile's 'Philadelphia's been good to me' shows his love for his home city, where he still resides and records most of his music. This album includes his distinct jangly guitars, soaring instrumental passages, and lyrics that are cheeky and sentimental.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541005217975,"sku":"210000106159","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4507758-3608437.jpg?v=1781155048"},{"product_id":"kurt-vile-watch-my-moves-vinyl","title":"Watch My Moves LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn his first album in partnership with Verve Records, Kurt Vile pulls his talents in unexpected directions -and the result is a vibrant, yet meditative record propelled by a charming and curious spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541005250743,"sku":"210000069603","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/kurtvile.jpg?v=1781155048"},{"product_id":"kurt-vile-philadelphia-s-been-good-to-me-blue-vinyl","title":"Philadelphia's Been Good to Me 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the vibrant sounds of Kurt Vile with \"Philadelphia's Been Good to Me,\" a 2LP set pressed on striking blue vinyl. This album showcases Vile's signature jangly guitars and poignant lyrics that reflect his deep connection to his hometown. With tracks like 'Zoom 97' and 'Philly's Been Good to Me,' this release captures the essence of indie rock through a blend of cheeky and heartfelt storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48771582525623,"sku":"210000106174","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4507646-3598583.jpg?v=1782787578"},{"product_id":"kurt-vile-wakin-on-a-pretty-daze-10th-anniv-yellow-vinyl","title":"Wakin' on a Pretty Daze 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWakin on a Pretty Daze is comprised of sweeping, expansive songs that are both very intimate and conversational. It is a timeless record that would have sounded great 30 years ago, sounds great today, and will still sound great in another 30 years from now\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785824907447,"sku":"210000082897","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/kurt-vile_5a89c921-f98b-4e76-aff8-d0059a1abffb.jpg?v=1783046025"},{"product_id":"kurt-vile-classic-love","title":"Classic Love EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collaboration from Kurt Vile and Luke Roberts mixes Philly's casual flair with a sprinkle of Nashville charm. \"Classic Love\" hits like a warm cup of coffee on a chilly morning, packing lyrical punches that stick with you. Vile revisits his roots on tracks like \"Slow Talkers '22,\" while the Beach House rendition of \"Wildflower\" adds a curious layer, making you wonder how the two styles blend so seamlessly. 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