KURT VILE - Speed, Sound, Lonely KV 12" hard rock a riot of flower petals

a riot of flower petals and pinned butterflies fluttering across the frame

You will find Fanatism somewhere at the crossroads between Stooges Street

SP’s Caufield Schnug behind the board and Lira Mondal in front of the mic

and the results prove to me that talent can so often win out over mere skill or 'personality'

Popstars ended up being the tongue-in-cheek synth-punk trio’s only release before their breakup

KURT VILE - Speed, Sound, Lonely KV 12" hard rock a riot of flower petalsThis is a lovely EP by Kurt Vile that features Kurt at the height of his powers. Most of these tunes are covers, but Kurt's musicianship is in top form, and makes this a really dynamic and fun record. It is really as good or nearly as good as his best work. Kurt leans more into his folk and country influences than his rock influences, which gives this EP a distinct personality identity in his discography. John Prine, legendary folk artist, was a huge