Kurt Vile is one of the best songwriters of our generation. Album after album, he always delivers. His melodies are so damn catchy and his lyrics are simply woven and relatable.
Run the Jewels is the materialization of two major talents feeding off of one cohesive vision -- the beats are heavy and the bars are resonant.
Modern Vampires of the City is 2013's premier offering. It embodies existential beauty, and it raises the hard-to-ask questions we all face. Vampire Weekend have dodged the commonly inverse effects of fame, developing into one of the best ensembles of our generation.