Bottle It In
Eighth studio album by Kurt Vile, released October 12, 2018, on Matador Records.
Kurt Vile’s eighth studio album, Bottle It In, was released on October 12, 2018, through Matador Records. The album features contributions from Kim Gordon, Cass McCombs, Stella Mozgawa of Warpaint, and Mary Lattimore. It was preceded by the singles "Loading Zones" and "Bassackwards."
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Kurt Vile
- Released
- 12 October 2018
- Studio
- Tarquin (Bridgeport, Connecticut); Beer Hole (Los Angeles)
- Genre
- Indie rock
- Length
- 78:38
- Label
- Matador
- Producer
- Kurt Vile
- Rob Schnapf
- Shawn Everett
- Peter Katis
- Rob Laakso
Facts from the source article.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loading Zones | 3:23 |
| 2 | Hysteria | 5:22 |
| 3 | Yeah Bones | 4:44 |
| 4 | Bassackwards | 9:46 |
| 5 | One Trick Ponies | 5:20 |
| 6 | Rollin with the Flow | 3:00 |
| 7 | Check Baby | 7:53 |
| 8 | Bottle It In | 10:40 |
| 9 | Mutinies | 5:52 |
| 10 | Come Again | 5:44 |
| 11 | Cold Was the Wind | 4:50 |
| 12 | Skinny Mini | 10:26 |
| 13 | (Bottle Back) | 1:38 |
| Total length | 78:38 | |
Track listing from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The song "Hysteria" was written en route to a recording session.
- Both "Hysteria" and "Cold Was the Wind" reference Vile's fear of flying.
- Vile started writing "Mutinies" as a teenager, expanding and rewriting it over the ensuing decades.
- Kim Gordon contributed acoustic guitar feedback to track 9.
- The album's only cover is "Rollin' with the Flow," written by Jerry Hayes.
Recording
Vile recorded the album with multiple producers across different US studios and cities, weaving sessions into his touring life. He would enter the studio directly after a tour for a day or two, sometimes solo, sometimes with a band. He blended touring, recording, family visits, and cross-country travel without separating them, treating the whole process like normal daily life.
Critical reception
On Metacritic, Bottle It In holds an average score of 78 out of 100 from 24 critics, indicating generally favorable reviews. Sam Sodomsky of Pitchfork highlighted the second single 'Bassackwards' as the album's standout, calling it ten minutes of warped, psychedelic folk-rock. Sodomsky noted the album's loose structure, with more accessible tracks up front and a meditative, somewhat indulgent back-half, and summarized that Vile seems lost in an in-between moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who produced Bottle It In?
Bottle It In was produced by Kurt Vile, Rob Schnapf, Shawn Everett, Peter Katis and Rob Laakso.
What genre is Bottle It In?
Bottle It In is classified as Indie rock.
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