Philadelphia's been good to me

by Kurt Vile

Philadelphia's been good to me cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 2026-05-29
  • Label: Verve
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:04:41
  • Community rating: 3.51/5 from 22 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Building upon his long-standing reputation for laid-back, rambling songcraft, Kurt Vile continues his exploration of hypnotic, repetitive guitar patterns and observational lyricism on 'Philadelphia's Been Good to Me'. The record serves as a reflective homecoming, threading intimate meditations on family life and the nature of musical creation through his signature hazy, jangle-infused folk-rock aesthetic. It marks a cohesive extension of the lo-fi, slacker-rock sensibilities that have defined his career while showcasing a deeper, more settled sense of introspection.

Genres

Descriptors: repetitive, male vocalist, lo-fi, jangly, DIY, acoustic, male-vocals, folk, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Zoom 97 (4:54)
  2. 99 BPM (4:45)
  3. Rock o’ Stone (5:35)
  4. You don’t know cuz it’s my life (5:38)
  5. Chance to Bleed (4:56)
  6. Philly’s been good to me (5:51)
  7. 99th song (10:11)
  8. Red Room Dub (3:16)
  9. Holiday OKV (4:33)
  10. Every time I look at you (5:02)
  11. Piano for Sarah (2:35)
  12. Avalanches of Snow (7:19)

Credits

More from Kurt Vile: full discography