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- Summary: The fourth full-length from the Philadelphian songwriter showcases his ability to weave stories and strings together with his lyrical craftsmanship – comparable to Tom Petty and Bob Seger – and guitar-playing skills.
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- Record Label: Matador
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock
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| Baby's Arms | |
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| There's been but one true love In my baby's arms, in my baby's arms And I got the hands to hold on to them I get sick of just about everyone And I... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 27 out of 28
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Mixed: 1 out of 28
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Negative: 0 out of 28
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Apr 28, 2011Smoke Ring For My Halo might not be for everyone, but it will definitely find a wider audience than anything else in Vile's catalogue.
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Mar 7, 2011Whether he's channeling the energies of John Fahey or Tom Petty or even Bob Seger, Smoke Ring makes clear that the end result is his alone.
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Mar 7, 2011In an age where angst is delivered with the subtlety of a laser light show, it's nice to hear some good, old-fashioned, smokin'-and-drinkin'-cheap-beers-on-the-porch-with-your-friends-style pessimism.
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Mar 8, 2011A personal, private fourth LP from the Philadelphia native and select pals.
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May 24, 2011It's a record with a folky, sometimes psychedelic edge, but it's never self-indulgent or less than focused. In fact, Smoke Ring for My Halo is persuasive evidence that Vile has come fully into his own as a songwriter and musician.
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Mar 14, 2011It's easy to see Smoke Ring being remembered as the stepping stone to a transcendent piece of work in Vile's discography.
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Mar 8, 2011For its circuitousness, there's always been a lean, mean backbone to the guy's writing; even his most bored-sounding toss-offs came wrapped in barbed wire. Here, he just kinda sounds bored.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 3
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Mixed: 0 out of 3
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Negative: 0 out of 3
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Nov 3, 2011
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