Lotta Sea Lice
The collaborative LP from Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett feels like an overheard discussion between two existential misfits. They sing songs about writing songs, covering each other in the process.
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Barnett and Vile lyrics between each other as though they’ve been songwriting partners for the whole of their respective careers.
The album’s meandering low-stakes approach projects the artists’ comfort with and confidence in each other, illuminates…
Lotta Sea Lice is a joyful, ambling product of the well-connected creative minds of Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett.
At the heart of the best bands is a sense of collaboration and togetherness, and on their first record together, Courtney Barnett and Kurt V...
A perfect marriage of sound and substance, Lotta Sea Lice finds two of indie rock's most vibrant and eclectic singer/songwriters sharing the spotlight.
As collaborations go, this one is pretty much a no-brainer, and the fruits it bears are predictably pleasing. Kurt and Courtney perfectly complement one
Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile sound like they've been writing together for years on their collaborative LP 'Lotta Sea Lice'.
A quintessential stopgap album, Lotta Sea Lice sees Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile cruising throughout.
'Lotta Sea Lice' by Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, album review by Leslie Ken Chu
Courtney and Kurt kick back with some mellow slacker tunes. CD New Music review by Guy Oddy