Pretty Pimpin Explained

Pretty Pimpin
Cover:	PrettyPimpin.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Kurt Vile
Album:	B'lieve I'm Goin Down...
Label:	Matador
Prev Title:	He's Alright
Prev Year:	2009
Next Title:	I'm an Outlaw
Next Year:	2016

"Pretty Pimpin" is a song written and performed by American indie rock musician Kurt Vile. The song was released as a single on July 21, 2015, and 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.^[1]

Critical reception

"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.^[2] Kyle McGovern of Spin said that the song is the most engaging and jaunty-sounding single Vile has pushed to radio.^[3] Tom Hughes of The Guardian called it one of Vile's "loveliest songs yet, and a great summation of his ingenious-weirdo appeal".^[4] The song has also been highlighted as a standout track of its parent album by AllMusic and Consequence of Sound.^{[5] [6]}

Music video

The music video was released on July 21, 2015.^[7]

See also

• List of Billboard number-one adult alternative singles of the 2010s

Notes and References

1. News: Kurt Vile's 'Pretty Pimpin' Tops Adult Alternative Songs Chart. . . March 3, 2016. September 11, 2016 . Rutherford, Kevin.
2. Web site: Kurt Vile: Pretty Pimpin. Pitchfork Media. July 21, 2015. September 11, 2016. Minsker. Evan.
3. Review: Kurt Vile Levitates on the Desert-Warmed 'b'lieve i'm goin down...'. Spin. September 21, 2015. September 11, 2016. McGovern. Kyle.
4. News: Kurt Vile: b'lieve i'm goin down review – terrific slow-burner from US charmer. The Guardian. October 1, 2015. September 11, 2016. Hughes. Tom.
5. Web site: B'lieve I'm Goin Down... – Kurt Vile. AllMusic. September 11, 2016. Erlewine. Stephen Thomas. Stephen Thomas Erlewine.
6. News: Kurt Vile – b'lieve i'm goin down.... Consequence of Sound. September 22, 2015. September 11, 2016. Kivel. Adam.
7. Web site: See Kurt Vile Snap Out of a Daze in Pretty Pimpin Video. Grow. Kory. July 21, 2015. Rolling Stone. September 11, 2016.