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34. Kurt Vile, 'Smoke Ring for My Halo'
Matador
A Tom Petty-style stoner-strummer for today's indie set, Kurt Vile ambles through his second Matador full-length like a laid-back drifter, exuding shaggy charm. "When it's looking dark, punch the future in the face," dude sings on 'Runner Ups,' sounding far too chill to actually start swinging. -- Kenneth Partridge (Editor, AOL Music)
