Compared to everyone from Leonard Cohen and Tom Petty to Psychic TV and Animal Collective, Kurt Vile creates tender, breezy folk that is coined by his distinctive Philly-accented vocals. Recorded at The Magic Shop by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jnr, The Hold Steady), Vile's fourth record Smoke Ring For My Halo is a massive step forward for this most beloved rock songwriter.