Kurt Vile – Bottle It In
Bottle It In is not only Kurt Vile’s latest album, but the culmination of his musical career thus far.
The album aims to capture his musical voyage by incorporating collaborations with those new and old, such as the Violators.
It is easy to see how the first single released from the album, Loading Zones, is a combination of everything that stylistically inspired Kurt Vile’s music to this point. The song brings a blend of alternative rock, country, techno, and something completely unique to the music industry, which will surely resonate with listeners.
Although the conglomeration of sounds may be a bit off putting to some, the clever lyrics and sheer entertainment value make the song’s music video worth the watch.
The overarching message can be both heard in his wily guitar riffs and seen in his video’s storyline: Kurt Vile is nothing if not a free spirit.
★★ ½
Review by Erika Echternach
