"Pretty Pimpin" is a song written and performed by American
indie rock
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musician
Kurt Vile
Kurt Samuel Vile (born January 3, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is known for his solo work and as the former lead guitarist of rock band the War on Drugs. Both in the studio and during li ...
. 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.
Critical reception
"Pretty Pimpin" received favorable reviews from critics. Evan Minsker of ''
Pitchfork
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'' awarded it Best New Track, and said that its overall aesthetic is entirely welcome. Kyle McGovern of ''
Spin
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'' said that the song is the most engaging and jaunty-sounding single Vile has pushed to radio. Tom Hughes of ''The Guardian'' called it one of Vile's "loveliest songs yet, and a great summation of his ingenious-weirdo appeal". The song has also been highlighted as a standout track of its
parent album by
AllMusic
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and ''
Consequence of Sound
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''.
Music video
The music video was released on July 21, 2015.
Weekly charts
Certifications and sales
See also
*
List of ''Billboard'' number-one adult alternative singles of the 2010s
References
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2015 songs
2015 singles
Matador Records singles