Vile, Kurt - Wakin On A Pretty Daze (Clear Yellow, Gatefold) Jamal

Vile, Kurt - Wakin On A Pretty Daze (Clear Yellow, Gatefold) JamalKurt Vile is slowly, quietly becoming one of the great American guitarists and songwriters, of our time. This 69 minute double album is comprised of sweeping, expansive songs that are both very intimate and conversational. Wakin On A Pretty Daze 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. Beautifully produced by John Agnello, the record is filled with

Numerous essays and think pieces have been written about it and the number of accolades piled on is endless

low frequencies are emphasised giving the bass more power

Something danceable

the first four tracks - "White Shadow

an early-'80s heavy metal / fantasy vibe

Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard

The wandering spirit is crystalized in "I Must Belong Somewhere" a song which was already a staple of live shows by the end of the 2005

melodic strength

and includes the songs “Two 10’s

4 Fall from Grace

Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah made his solo debut with this 1996 album

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