Kurt Vile
Childish Prodigy

A Norman Records recommendation (1st October 2009)

	Description:	USED CD on Matador, NM
	Format:	CD
	Condition:	Used
	Genre(s):	Alternative/College Rock
	Label:	Matador
	Price:	£5.79
	Availability:	Sold out / currently unavailable. Sorry!

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5 Rating: 5
...according to our Business Lady on 01 October 2009.

Kurt Vile has signed to Matador!!! What a bad ass!!! Ok, Vile put out an awesome record earlier in the year on Woodsist which i thought was mint-os. Now he's kicking it with the big boys and it shows. 'Childish Prodigy' sounds both ambitious and energized whilst maintaining a lo-fi sensibilities. The tracks presented here cover a spectrum of influences from country tinged rock, folk and Delta Blues with hints of an appreciation for new wave post punk bands like the Modern Lovers, Magazine and Suicide. The production is incredibly sympathetic to his style and brings out the best in the tracks where required. I single guitar and vocal is augmented in various ways using synths, percussion, mountains of tape reverb and the occasional full backing band with drums and everything. Kurt's voice has enduring qualities and i'm digging his Dylan-esque chatty, poetic style. It's incredibly rare to hear any interesting voices in modern rock let alone someone who writes decent lyrics, i won't start quoting as this ain't the NME and i haven't got all day to witter on about the in's and out's of each record i review. All you need to know is that Kurt Vile is emerging and worthy artist that deserves your attention, even if it's just enough to check out a couple of sound clips or listen to few tracks on myspace.....I don't think you'll be disappointed. I'm loving this record especially the rhythmically strong 'Freak Train'....ace.

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What their label says...

· A self-confessed musical sponge, Kurt Vile began to create and release a
series of lo-fi home recordings that reflected his admiration of everything
from delta blues and skiffle right through to the minimalist aggression of
Suicide. These early low key and beautiful bedroom songs captured the
imagination of homegrown US label Gulcher, who released a collection of
these recordings ‘Constant Hitmaker’. Unleashed with little fanfare,
Kurt’s unique blend of hazy psychedelic folk coupled with his signature
languid drawl won fans on the underground. The glories of ‘Constant
Hitmaker’ soon attracted the attention of labels with Matador stepping in
to ink a worldwide deal with Vile.
· ‘Childish Prodigy’, Kurt Vile’s second full length album was recorded by
Philly-based engineer Jeff Zeigler and is a marked progression for the
former guitarist of The War On Drugs. More diverse than its
predecessor, the album is a rich tapestry of rock and folk moments
drenched in echo and feedback. Glossier in production and yet still
retaining his lo-fi sensibilities, ‘Childish Prodigy’ bears echoes of Tom
Petty, ‘Street Legal’-era Bob Dylan, Spacemen 3 and Skip Spence.
With a voice that is intimate yet immediate, ‘Childish Prodigy’ is a record
that rewards the patient listener.
· Kurt Vile, joined by his crack ensemble band The Violators, will tour the
US extensively this summer and autumn

Hunchback * Dead Alive * Overnite Religion * Freak Train *
Blackberry Song * Monkey * Heart Attack * Amplifier *
Inside Lookin Out * He’s All Right * Goodbye Freaks