Kurt Vile - Smoke Ring For My Halo LP 1972 " commenting on NME's compilation

" commenting on NME's compilation of the same name

that the songs exist beyond time itself

his vocals were almost omitted

Many moons ago local film buff Ian Barr included The Embarrassment’s ‘I’m A Don Juan' on my annual birthday mix CD (also feat Doobie Bros & Happy Flowers) and I’ve been hoping to own the whole damn record ever since

Kurt Vile - Smoke Ring For My Halo LP 1972 " commenting on NME's compilationA decade on from its release and Im still vibing Smoke Ring. KVs best in my opinion, with a perfect balance of songs, rockers, and hazy folkie ballads. But maybe more important to me personally was how this album and pouring over the liner notes press photos interviews as a teen opened my ears to a whole lot of other stuff, from John Fahey to Meg Baird, Richie Records, Watery Love, Michael Hurley, and more. Thanks Kurt! Mitch & amp; amp; amp; amp;