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Bottle It In
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

  • Summary: The seventh full-length solo release for the Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter was recorded over two years in a variety of location in the US while he was on tour or vacationing.
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  • Record Label: Matador
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Under The Radar
    Oct 12, 2018
    85
    He is one of the most dependable artists working in indie rock, rehashing old sounds while always pushing the envelope, constantly expanding his artistic approach while never losing his footing.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 11, 2018
    80
    This is not always a comfortable bracket for a Kurt Vile song to fit into. When he goes off the deep end though, diving into a vast pool of astral matter as he does on spaced-out closer “Skinny Mini”, it’s a deeply immersive and transporting album.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Oct 12, 2018
    80
    Vile’s latest LP has his tastiest playing and his deepest writing.
  4. Consequence
    Oct 12, 2018
    75
    These woozy explorations don’t always result in anything more than a pleasant 10 minutes or so, but taken together, they combine to form one more data point for the argument that Kurt Vile’s artistic trajectory remains, as always, on an upward slant.
  5. Pitchfork
    Oct 12, 2018
    70
    At its best, Bottle It In pairs music with message to create a new tension in Vile’s work.
  6. Drowned In Sound
    Oct 10, 2018
    70
    Overall, you’re left the impression of an artist genuinely expressing themselves. It may not be his Born In The USA--despite what Vile claims--but Bottle It In ultimately succeeds in its intentions and further escalates Vile’s reputation as part of a rare breed of authentic songwriters. And that’s alright for now.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Oct 9, 2018
    60
    This affinity for aimless trains of thought applies to the whole of Bottle It In, an album where Vile is quick to conjure up a bevy of interesting images or ideas but struggles to find a compelling way to contain them.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Jacaranda23
    May 12, 2022
    9
    Listening to this album, you can sometimes get the sense that it's intended as a parody to the genres it plays with, but ultimately each songListening to this album, you can sometimes get the sense that it's intended as a parody to the genres it plays with, but ultimately each song is a towering achievement in its respective category. It's oddly satisfying and comforting and I just love listening to this album.
    Truly though, the masterpiece of this release is the singular "One Trick Ponies." An anthem for aging rockers and cynical Gen-X'ers who have grown up and learned how to take stock of the most important things in life. The pessimism and cynicism isn't gone, but it includes ones self now, and includes a healthy resignation to leave things be, accept them for what they are, and view them with love.    … Expand
  2. Lajaleaa
    Dec 23, 2018
    7
    ( 78/100 )

    Kurt Vile es el claro ejemplo de tomar un simple detalle y hacer de ello, una gran exploración, con altos y bajos, espacios y    ( 78/100 )

    Kurt Vile es el claro ejemplo de tomar un simple detalle y hacer de ello, una gran exploración, con altos y bajos, espacios y tiempos. Nación en Lansdowne, Pennsylvania y graba desde que tiene 14 años. Al crecer, en el 2005 se convirtió en el co-fundador de the War On Drugs y al poco tiempo se separó para establecer su propia carrera musical. En el 2008 the War On Drugs saca su primer álbum y, casi como competencia, él también saca su primer álbum titulado "Constant Hitmaker". De ahí para arriba. Su música se caracteriza por ser un Rock muy suave y suficientemente creativo para ser llamado Indie, pero su intensión es más que nada Psychedelic y LoFi. En "Bottle It In" los productores principales son él, Rob Laakso y Rob Schnapf y logran, con un solo ritmo, una exploración y explotación musical interesante de escuchar, sin embargo, no intrigante. A lo que me refiero es que la música extiende su lindura sin miedo, sin embargo esa extensión solo pretende concientizar a su oyente del camino musical que se construye con la guitarra, el bajo y la misma percusión sin darle mucha importancia a la cantidad de detalles. El sonido y la música concluye por ser simple pero suficientemente sensible y con toques de intensidad correctamente puestos como para que el viaje no sea monótono y aburrido, sino placentero, ameno y con intensiones de hacer de cada paso en el asfalto, uno con ritmo y alegría. Hay un punto en el que, en ese paseo, la música comienza a invisibilizarse o dormirse, pero inmediatamente recobra su ritmo observacional y ambiental que pretende embellecer con sus cuerdas, el día de cada persona. El proyecto es totalmente positivo y se lo dedica a su propio espacio, uno relacionado con infracciones de transito y estaciones del año; a su propio tiempo, uno que comparte con sus hijas y esposa y, asimismo, a ciertas inquietudes que lo privan de esa intención de observación y presencia. Todo sin dejar de contagiar, con suavidad, la sensación placentera de existir y permitirnos sentir esa existencia.    … Expand

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