Kurt Reifler

Kurt Reifler
Origin Poughkeepsie, NY USA
Genres Rock
Instruments Guitar, singing, drums
Years active 1998–present
Labels Red Glare
Website www.kurtreifler.com

Kurt Reifler is an American entrepreneur, writer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. Primarily a solo artist, Reifler is also the singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the rock and roll duo, Kill Kurt Reifler, which features his long-time friend and band mate, "Kill." He's also the frontman of the Louisville, Kentucky-based band, Kurt Reifler and the Bastard Sons.[1]

Musical style

Originally a drummer, Reifler's solo career has been as a rhythm guitarist and singer, though he does play drums on his solo recordings. He has listed Jack White, PJ Harvey, Jeff Buckley, and Robert Johnson as his musical influences.[2]

Recordings

In 2007, Reifler released a self-titled album, his first official recording. The music was met with critical acclaim, including Allmusic's assessment of the album as a "promising debut." Over the following year, Reifler toured consistently on his "48 in '08" tour to support the album.[3]

In 2011, Kill Kurt Reifler released their debut album, "Sure as the Swing of a Pendulum," which the band followed up with multiple Australian and American tours throughout the next year. According to Reifler, the band was formed in Thailand, and the record was recorded in Melbourne, Australia. The newly formed duo was met with favorable reviews including ShortandSweetNYC.com's appraisal: "These guys recorded the album in just three days on analogue tape, producing a rawness that fits the music like a glove. It's a great effort for a new band, especially since they have a presence about them that sounds like they've been doing this forever."[4]

Touring

Kurt Reifler has toured sporadically throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia, perhaps most notably on the "48 in '08" tour which featured solo performances in each continental state in 2008.[5][6]

Discography

Kill Kurt Reifler - Sure as the Swing of a Pendulum 2011

  1. "Are You Ready?" (0:08)
  2. "Big Bad Wolf" (4:00)
  3. "My Mic" (3:38)
  4. "Pendulum" (3:55)
  5. "Day or Night" (1:30)
  6. "Just Like You" (3:49)
  7. "Air" (3:51)
  8. "The Shuffle" (4:48)
  9. "Matilda" (6:48)
  10. "Fuck That" (3:40)

Kurt Reifler - Kurt Reifler 2007

  1. "Every Town" (3:22)
  2. "AM" (2:36)
  3. "Smile" (4:04)
  4. "Arrogance" (3:21)
  5. "Dreams" (4:26)
  6. "Graceful Exit" (3:42)
  7. "Never Be Free" (4:08)
  8. "The Horse's Mouth" (3:53)
  9. "More Sad Than Strange" (3:28)
  10. "Wake Up Dead" (2:54)

Sexred - Warm Sips EP 2005

  1. "Warm Sips" (4:23)
  2. "Smile" (6:01)

Of Sound Thought - Time 2004

  1. "Nothing (Part I)" (0:50)
  2. "Debonair Pistol" (3:34)
  3. "Earthfuck" (4:29)
  4. "Time" (3:59)
  5. "Machinery of the Ecstasy Release" (1:41)
  6. "Shadow Play" (9:37)
  7. "Dethroned" (3:39)
  8. "Monster" (1:04)
  9. "Membrane" (1:10)
  10. "Hungry Again" (2:23)
  11. "Nothing (Part II)" (0:55)

References

  1. ↑ The Louisville Arts Review
  2. ↑ Creative Loafing Preview
  3. ↑ AllMusic Review
  4. ↑ Short and Sweet NYC Review
  5. ↑ Star News Interview
  6. ↑ Star News Extended Interview

External links

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