"Pretty Pimpin" | ||||
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Single by Kurt Vile | ||||
from the album B'lieve I'm Goin Down... | ||||
Released | July 21, 2015 | |||
Format | Digital download | |||
Length | 4:58 | |||
Label | Matador | |||
Songwriter(s) | Kurt Vile | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Pretty Pimpin" on YouTube |
"Pretty Pimpin" is a song by American indie rock musician Kurt Vile. Written by Vile himself, the song was released as a single on July 21, 2015. The song received a positive reception from music critics.
"Pretty Pimpin" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart, becoming Vile's first chart-topper on a Billboard chart.
"Pretty Pimpin" received favorable reviews from critics. Evan Minsker of Pitchfork awarded it Best New Track, and said that its overall aesthetic is entirely welcome. Kyle McGovern of Spin said that the song is the most engaging and jaunty-sounding single Vile has pushed to radio. Tom Hughes of The Guardian called it one of Vile's "loveliest songs yet, and a great summation of his ingenious-weirdo appeal". The song has also been highlighted as a standout track of its parent album by AllMusic and Consequence of Sound.
The music video was released on July 21 2015.