Loading Zones

Kurt Vile

About Loading Zones

"Loading Zones" is a song by American indie rock musician Kurt Vile, released as the first single from his 2018 album Bottle It In. Though the song's title refers to Vile's bragging about his skill at parking in restricted areas without receiving a parking ticket, it is more generally an ode to his hometown of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.


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2018
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Back is achin' but I cannot sleep
'Cause I want to be like I am the mayor of some godforsaken town
Sure, they knighted me yesterday
But who needs armor when I have an exoskeleton?
I slip and squirm through the cracks
Creep around by the- all the loading zones in my dirty little town
Get my shoppin' done, laundry too
Drop some dead weight, clean my hands of what I need to clean my hands of
And all for free by mayoral decree
All from zone to loading zone of my town, yeah

Three grumpy girls and a dyin' daddy
But oh-so gorgeous the way they crave
How beautiful to take a bite out of the world
I want to rip the world a new one
It just crawls out of my mouth anymore
You can hate on it or you can hug it
You can get all mushy and lovey-dovey
It's all the same when I'm out there drivin' around
All from zone to loading zone of my beautiful town

I park for free
One stop shop life for the quick fix
Before you get a ticket
That's the way I live my life
I park for free

I park for free
I park for free
I park for free
I park for free
I park for free
I park for free

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Kurt Vile

Kurt Vile (born 1980) is an American musician and producer, best known for his solo material and as a founding member of indie rock band The War on Drugs. more »

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Written by: Kurt Samuel Vile

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Loading Zones" was released as a single on August 16, 2018.
Album Placement
The song is part of Kurt Vile's seventh studio album, "Bottle It In," which was released in October 2018.
Music Video
An accompanying music video for "Loading Zones" was released in August 2018. It was directed by Drew Saracco and features Vile evading parking enforcement in his hometown of Philadelphia.
Song Inspiration
The song includes references to Philadelphia street life, particularly Vile's experiences of parking in restrictive spaces, hence the name "Loading Zones."
Style and Genre
"Loading Zones" reflects Vile's signature indie rock style, characterized by elaborate guitar work, languid vocals, and introspective lyrics.
First Live Performance
Vile debuted "Loading Zones" live on August 28, 2018, while performing on BBC 6 Music's Marc Riley Show.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its lyricism and sound. Pitchfork Media, for instance, included "Loading Zones" in their "best new track" category.
Song Duration
"Loading Zones" is the shortest track on "Bottle It In", with a duration of only 3 minutes and 23 seconds.
Collaboration
The song was produced by Rob Schnapf and Peter Katis, both renowned for their work in the indie rock genre.
Popular Platform
The song's official audio has amassed over a million listens on popular music streaming platform Spotify.

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