Kurt Vile - Puppet to the Man Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What album is 'Puppet to the Man' by Kurt Vile from?

   'Puppet to the Man' is from Kurt Vile's fourth studio album, 'Smoke Ring for My Halo,' which was released on March 8, 2011, by Matador.

2. Who produced the album 'Smoke Ring for My Halo'?

   The album 'Smoke Ring for My Halo' was produced by John Agnello, Kurt Vile, and his backing band, the Violators.

3. Why were additional 'rockers' added to 'Smoke Ring for My Halo'?

   Additional rockers such as 'Puppet to the Man' were added because Matador felt the album lacked rock elements. Vile went back to the studio to record these tracks, which he felt improved the album.

4. What instrument did Kurt Vile primarily use to write the songs on 'Smoke Ring for My Halo'?

   Kurt Vile primarily used an acoustic guitar to write the songs on 'Smoke Ring for My Halo,' thanks to a new Martin guitar he purchased at the time.

5. What is unique about the lyrics in 'Puppet to the Man'?

   The lyrics of 'Puppet to the Man' reflect Kurt Vile's feelings of being controlled and stuck in certain situations, with a repetitive plea for assistance to 'unglue' from these circumstances.

6. How did Kurt Vile feel about 'Smoke Ring for My Halo' in retrospect?

   Reflecting on the album in 2013, Vile stated that 'Smoke Ring for My Halo' was a maturing record for him and a good pop record, but he didn't feel it captured his voice as completely as his subsequent album, 'Wakin on a Pretty Daze'.