Album Review: Kurt Vile’s Bottle It In Is The Cowboy Record of The Week
Kurt Vile has become Indie King for his loyal following. While “indie” can be an ambiguous term, when it comes to Kurt, I define it as those that are appealingly indescribable. He does not fit into a sonic box because he, himself, is trying to destroy his personal boxes as seen in new album: Bottle It In.
There are certain songwriters, like Kurt Vile, that find music so personal to them that it becomes personalized to them. Bottle It In is no exception; having a “Bob Dylan”/ “soil of the earth” quality that keeps it eccentrically grounded, you know you are having a Kurt Vile experience; one no artist can replicate. Vile has a distinct voice that makes him annotate his lyrics as if he is observing them. He sings as if his mind were a screen, and his verses were the words flashing in-between scenes of the Midwest.
Kurt Vile – One Trick Ponies
Sonically, Bottle It In has a cowboy quality that is undeniable. Tracks like, “Check Baby,” “Yeah Bones,” and “Roll With The Flow” have Kurt Vile singing like the John Wayne of feelings. He drawls and draws his voice as if his mind is dueling itself, which, of course, his fans will love. Vile is known for his serious and silly verses, but they both interconnect to what has gain him his following; he is paradoxically human. We all are walking contrasts, and Vile approaches the complexities of being an honest hypocrite interplays in tracks like, “Mutinies,” “Hysteria,” and “One Trick Ponies.” Together such songs prove that Kurt Vile is a sonic charm.
Kurt Vile – Bassackwards
From “Bassackwards” to “Bottle It In” or “Skinny Mini,” not everybody can do a 10 minute track, and still be riveting and “replayable.” Yet, such a gift falls back on what I mentioned prior; Kurt Vile sings to his person. He is crazy, creative, and a total character, which are three qualities that help him turn albums into sung fables. For More Information On Kurt Vile And To Buy Bottle It In On October 12 Click Here.
