Kurt Vile
Kurt Samuel Vile is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is known for his solo work, music released under the name "Kurt Vile and the Violators", and as the former lead guitarist of rock band the War on Drugs. Both in the studio and during live performances, Vile is accompanied by his backing band, the Violators, which currently includes Jesse Trbovich, Kyle Spence (drums) and Adam Langellotti.
How Critics See Kurt Vile
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
Philadelphia's been good to me
2026
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 81/100 across 13 reviews.
Kurt Vile's Philadelphia's been good to me reads like a homespun valedictory: a sunlit, rueful tribute to place that foregrounds comfortable grooves, guitar intricacy, and moments...
Philadelphia's been good to me
2026
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Kurt Vile's Philadelphia's been good to me reads like a homespun valedictory: a sunlit, rueful tribute to place that foregrounds comfortable grooves, guitar intricacy, and moments...
