Kurt Reifler is an American

United States

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 singer, songwriter

Songwriter

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 and musician

Musician

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.

Musical style

Originally a drummer

Drummer

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, Kurt Reifler's solo career has been as a rhythm guitarist and singer, though he does plays drums on his recordings. He has listed Jack White

Jack White (musician)

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, PJ Harvey

PJ Harvey

Polly Jean Harvey is an English musician, singer-songwriter, composer and occasional artist. Primarily known as a vocalist and guitarist, she is also proficient with a wide range of instruments including piano, organ, bass, saxophone, and most recently, the autoharp.Harvey began her career in...

, and Jeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley

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 as his musical influences.

Recordings

Releasing his first solo recording in March 2007, his music was met with critical acclaim, including Allmusic’s assessment of the album as a "promising debut."
Kurt Reifler co-founded Red Glare Records and releases his music on the label.

Touring

Since the release of his debut album, Kurt Reifler has been on tour consistently, most recently embarking on the "48 in '08" tour, which featured his live shows in every continental state in 2008.

Discography

Kill Kurt Reifler - Sure as the Swing of a Pendulum

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

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

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

Of Sound Thought - Time

1. "Nothing (Part I)" (o: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)

External links

• Kurt Reifler's website