B'lieve I'm Goin' Down
by Kurt Vile
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2015
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
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  1. cokemachineglow
    Nov 2, 2015
    60
    While B’lieve I’m Goin’ Down, at least as far as its words are concerned, is more interesting than it appears on the first few spins, that’s not quite enough to make it a memorable listen.
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Sep 24, 2015
    60
    Of course, songs like the playful “Lost My Head There” and the searching “Dust Bunnies” could just as easily be about the consequences of excessive drug consumption or no-less excessive levels of modern stress, yet the persistence of the self-alienation motif amid slanted nods to his career in music end up strongly insinuating that his growing status as a rock icon is weakening the already weak hold he has over himself.
  3. NOW Magazine
    Sep 23, 2015
    60
    Some take a little while to hit their sweet spot, like the middling That’s Life, Tho (Almost Hate To Say). But when Vile hits those hazy, beautiful peaks, he reminds us that the untamed wilderness of modern Americana is still his backyard.

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#75 Best Album of 2015
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#49 Most Shared Album of 2015

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 50
  3. Negative: 3 out of 50
  1. ohheyitssteve
    Sep 29, 2015
    6
    It reminds me of day drinking in the afternoon and passing out before the sun goes down. The energy of Pretty Pimpin' continues to slowIt reminds me of day drinking in the afternoon and passing out before the sun goes down. The energy of Pretty Pimpin' continues to slow throughout the album to an eventual drawn out weariness in the latter half. Fans of Vile's earlier work on Wakin' on a Pretty Daze will probably be satisfied, but casual listeners may feel burnt out by some of the longer, sedated tracks.… Full Review »
  2. mcleanap
    Sep 27, 2015
    9
    Great new album from Kurt Vile. Love the incorporation of banjo and piano. Wheelhouse is incredible and of course Pretty Pimpin kicks off theGreat new album from Kurt Vile. Love the incorporation of banjo and piano. Wheelhouse is incredible and of course Pretty Pimpin kicks off the album with a great opener. Overall, maybe the best album from Kurt Vile to date.… Full Review »
  3. Jacaranda23
    May 12, 2022
    9
    Love the laid back, comfortable-in-its-own-skin vibes on this album. It vacillates between truly unique, upbeat takes on Americana, andLove the laid back, comfortable-in-its-own-skin vibes on this album. It vacillates between truly unique, upbeat takes on Americana, and longing, wistful forays into the complex emotions of a self-actualized individual. But it confronts the latter in a sort of tongue-in-cheek way, giving it an almost comedic edge. Truly a masterful balance is struck! Great for listening on a rainy day.… Full Review »
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