
We will most assuredly be singing the praises of Kurt Vile 's latest album Childish Prodigy come list-making time before year's end, and his final performance of his tour this week at the Black Cat did nothing to dissuade such accolades. Shrouded in a curtain of hair, Kurt Vile's sound and approach to songs could best be described to the unfamiliar as meandering and gauzy. His latest set comes across as old vintage demos of Classic Americana Rock-a-billy. But upon further listening these seemingly careless tunes have traditional structures and memorable melodies. Backed by his supporting members, [...]