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Kurt Vile
Kurt Samuel Vile (born January 3, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is known for his solo work, music released under the name "Kurt Vile and The Violators," and as the former lead guitarist of rock band The War on Drugs (band), the War on Drugs. Both in the studio and during live performances, Vile is accompanied by his backing band, the Violators, which currently includes Jesse Trbovich (guitar, saxophone), Harvey Milk (band), Kyle Spence (drums) and Adam Langellotti (bass, keyboards). Influenced by Pavement (band), Pavement, John Prine, Neil Young, Ween, Tom Petty, Dinosaur Jr., Bruce Springsteen and John Fahey (musician), John Fahey, Vile began his musical career creating lo-fi home recordings with frequent collaborator Adam Granduciel in Philadelphia, with whom he has participated in early work by the War on Drugs as well as various solo projects. Focusing on his solo career, Vile released two albums, ''Constant Hitmaker'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
Lansdowne is a borough (Pennsylvania), borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, located southwest of Center City, Philadelphia, Center City Philadelphia. It was named for the Marquess of Lansdowne. As of the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, the borough had a population of 10,620. Lansdowne grew quickly in the early part of the twentieth century, when a railroad stop was established near the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and Baltimore Pike. The borough is primarily residential, with a commercial center near the original railroad stop. The borough also contained some light industrial buildings, which have been in decline in recent decades. The borough is sometimes erroneously spelled "Landsdowne" or confused with Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Lansdale, in nearby Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County. Geography Lansdowne is located in eastern Delaware County at (39.941345, -75.275343). It is bordered to the southeast by Yeadon, Pennsylvania, Yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Petty
Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950October 2, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was the leader and frontman of the Rock music, rock bands Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch and a member of the late 1980s supergroup (music), supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. He was also a successful solo artist. Over the course of his career, Petty sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the Best-selling artist of all time, best-selling artists of all time. His hit singles with the Heartbreakers include "American Girl (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song), American Girl" (1976), "Don't Do Me Like That" (1979), "Refugee (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song), Refugee" (1980), "The Waiting (song), The Waiting" (1981), "Don't Come Around Here No More" (1985) and "Learning to Fly (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song), Learning to Fly" (1991). Petty's solo hits include "I Won't Back Down" (1989), "Free Fallin'" (1989), and "You Don't Kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pretty Pimpin
"Pretty Pimpin" is a song written and performed by American indie rock musician Kurt Vile. The song was released as a single on July 21, 2015, and received a positive reception from music critics. "Pretty Pimpin" peaked at number 1 on the ''Billboard'' Adult Alternative Songs chart, becoming Vile's first chart-topper on a ''Billboard'' chart. Critical reception "Pretty Pimpin" received favorable reviews from critics. Evan Minsker of ''Pitchfork'' awarded it Best New Track, and said that its overall aesthetic is entirely welcome. Kyle McGovern of ''Spin'' said that the song is the most engaging and jaunty-sounding single Vile has pushed to radio. Tom Hughes of ''The Guardian'' called it one of Vile's "loveliest songs yet, and a great summation of his ingenious-weirdo appeal". The song has also been highlighted as a standout track of its parent album by AllMusic and ''Consequence of Sound ''Consequence'' (previously ''Consequence of Sound'') is an independently owned New York- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B'lieve I'm Goin Down
''B'lieve I'm Goin Down...'' is the sixth studio album by American indie rock musician Kurt Vile, released on September 25, 2015, on Matador Records. A deluxe edition, ''B'lieve I'm Goin (Deep) Down...'', featuring six additional tracks, was released on the same day. Produced primarily by Vile and his bandmate Rob Laakso, the album was recorded in ten different recording studios, with sessions often taking place late at night. Critical reception ''B'lieve I'm Goin' Down...'' received widespread critical acclaim, gaining an aggregate of 83/100 on Metacritic, indicating universal acclaim and garnered a 'Best New Music' title and was rated 8.4/10 in a review by ''Pitchfork''. Accolades Track listing Personnel Adapted from AllMusic. * Gary Burden – art direction, design * Greg Calbi – mastering * Henry Diltz – cover photo * Steve Fallone – assistant * Greg Giorgio – assistant * Jenice Heo – art direction, design * Tommy Joy – engineer * Farrah Katina – phot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Laakso
Rob Laakso (April 16, 1979 – May 4, 2023) was an American musician, record producer and engineer, best known as the recording partner of indie rock musician Kurt Vile and as a multi-instrumentalist in his backing band the Violators. Laakso also played in the shoegaze band Swirlies, among others. Born in Massachusetts in 1979, Laakso graduated from Emerson College. After contributing to Vile's second and fourth studio albums, '' God Is Saying This to You...'' (2009) and '' Smoke Ring for My Halo'' (2011), Laakso became a full member of the Violators in 2011 after the departure of guitarist Adam Granduciel. After joining the band, Laakso contributed heavily to Vile's subsequent studio albums, '' Wakin on a Pretty Daze'' (2013), '' b'lieve I'm goin down...'' (2015), '' Bottle It In'' (2018) and '' (watch my moves)'' (2022). Laakso died on May 4, 2023, at the age of 44 from cholangiocarcinoma Cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, is a type of cancer that forms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wakin On A Pretty Daze
''Wakin on a Pretty Daze'' is the fifth studio album by American indie rock musician Kurt Vile, released on April 9, 2013, on Matador Records. Produced by both John Agnello and Kurt Vile & the Violators, the album is the first not to feature contributions from long-time collaborator and former bandmate Adam Granduciel. Regarding the album's thematic and lyrical content, Vile stated, "It's just about my life, without thinking too much about it. I feel comfortable with the lyrics. I think myself and my bandmates, my close bandmates, Rob Laakso and Jesse Trbovich, they're right there with me. We all live it." The album reached number forty-seven on the ''Billboard'' 200 and forty-one on the UK Albums Chart. A deluxe edition of the album, entitled ''Wakin on a Pretty Daze: Deluxe Daze (Post Haze)'', was released on November 13, 2013. The re-release included a new EP, '' It's a Big World Out There (And I Am Scared)'', and new artwork by Steve Powers. Background and recording In 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smoke Ring For My Halo
''Smoke Ring for My Halo'' is the fourth studio album by American indie rock musician Kurt Vile, released on March 8, 2011, on Matador. A deluxe edition was released in November 2011, including the subsequent EP, '' So Outta Reach'' (2011). The album was produced by John Agnello, Kurt Vile and his backing band, the Violators. Regarding the album's lyrical content, Vile stated: "It’s just me and those thoughts you have late at night when nobody is around. It is more a feeling than a statement – a general wandering feeling. It’s kind of a wandering record." The album was released to critical acclaim upon its release, with ''Mojo'' placing the album at No. 12 on its "Top 50 albums of 2011" list, while '' Uncut'' placed the album at number 14 and ''Pitchfork'' placed the album at number 16. Background and recording Following the release of '' Childish Prodigy'' (2009), Vile and his backing band, the Violators, embarked upon an extensive tour, with Vile stating, "There has be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Childish Prodigy
''Childish Prodigy'' is the third studio album by American indie rock musician Kurt Vile, released on October 6, 2009 on Matador Records. Upon the album's release, Vile stated, "I tell people it’s my masterpiece. It's pretty epic. I put a lot of money into it. It cost in the thousands." Produced by Vile, Jeff Zeigler and bandmate Adam Granduciel, ''Childish Prodigy'' was Vile's first album to be released on Matador Records, and was preceded by the EP, '' The Hunchback'' (2009), and the single, " He's Alright". Background and recording Kurt Vile's previous two albums, '' Constant Hitmaker'' (2008) and '' God Is Saying This to You...'' (2009), were primarily composed of lo-fi home recordings, recorded over five years from 2003 to 2008. ''Childish Prodigy'', however, marked Vile's first attempt at crafting a cohesive, studio-based album. Vile noted, "It was more involved than anything I had done and it was the first time I worked on something as a whole actual album, as a single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God Is Saying This To You
In monotheistic belief systems, God is usually viewed as the supreme being, creator, and principal object of faith. In polytheistic belief systems, a god is "a spirit or being believed to have created, or for controlling some part of the universe or life, for which such a deity is often worshipped". Belief in the existence of at least one deity, which interfers with the world, is called theism. Conceptions of God vary considerably. Many notable theologians and philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God. Atheism rejects the belief in any deity. Agnosticism is the belief that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable. Some theists view knowledge concerning God as derived from faith. God is often conceived as the greatest entity in existence. God is often believed to be the cause of all things and so is seen as the creator, sustainer, and ruler of the universe. God is often thought of as incorporeal and independent of the material creation, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
