Kurt Vile on New Album, Philadelphia Roots, and Being the 'Working Man's Neil Young'
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Jonathan Bernstein
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Summary
Kurt Vile discusses his new album 'Philadelphia's Been Good to Me,' sharing the anxious experience of playing it for his wife for the first time. The 46-year-old musician reflects on his creative process, his connection to Philadelphia, and his reputation as "the working man's Neil Young." The article captures Vile's grounded, self-aware perspective on his music career and personal life.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI didn't know what to think. But then I heard her laugh at something, and I knew it was good.
I'm the working man's Neil Young.
Philadelphia's been good to me.
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