Wakin on a Pretty Daze is Kurt Vile's fifth studio album, released on April 9, 2013. It was recorded at various studios, including The Butcher Shoppe in Nashville and Miner Street Recordings in Philadelphia, with John Agnello as co-producer.
The album received critical acclaim for its expansive, psychedelic sound blending folk rock with shoegaze elements. Songs like "Wakin on a Pretty Day" and "KV Crimes" stand out for their long durations and hypnotic atmospheres.
Commercially, it peaked at number 48 on the Billboard 200 and appeared on several year-end best album lists. Vile considered it a turning point in his career, solidifying his signature guitar style and introspective lyrics.