Album: Lonerism by Tame Impala (2012)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Interscope Records
Format: Album

Description: There's a better than decent chance that, no matter where you are, Perth, Australia is pretty far away, a fact that pretty much makes Tame Impala mastermind Kevin Parker an isolated pop genius' isolated pop genius. Working mostly by himself, Parker mines this solitude with brilliant results on Tame Impala's sophomore effort, Lonerism. Diving headfirst into the realm of pop music, the way Parker uses keyboards to explore more traditional melodies makes the album feel like the McCartney to Innerspeaker's Lennon, blending the familiar with the far out to craft a Revolver-esque psych-pop experience. This shift from the guitar-heavy sound of the debut to a more synthed-out approach gives the album a more expansive feeling, allowing Parker to explore new textures through layer after layer of melody. As with Innerspeaker, sonic architect Dave Fridmann handles the mixing, and though he wasn't involved in the recording process, Lonerism definitely shares the producer's knack for using the space as an instrument in and of itself. This layering of not just sounds, but environments, creates a serene and lonely patchwork of sound, texture, and atmosphere that's a pleasure to explore, offering something different with every journey into its swirling haze of classic pop melody and modern, more experimental, construction. Most importantly, the partnership allows Fridmann to help shape Tame Impala's wild, starry-eyed ambition into something enveloping and accessible, a trick he's performed for the Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev again and again. This combination gives Lonerism the best of both worlds, allowing it the creative freedom to emerge as one of the most impressive albums of the home-recording era while still feeling superbly refined.

Artist Background: Tame Impala is a band from Perth, Australia. It is the psychedelic rock project of Kevin Parker. They are signed to Modular Records. The band came to prominence in 2010 with the release of their debut album Innerspeaker. Their name refers to the impala, a medium sized antelope. They like to see themselves as "a steady flowing psychedelic groove rock band that emphasizes dream-like melody." The origins of the band can be found in the Perth music scene. Parker played in a number of bands, one b... Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Pond, Melody's Echo Chamber, Temples, MGMT

Music Scene: Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Psychedelic Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 2010s, Album, Interscope Records

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


There's a better than decent chance that, no matter where you are, Perth, Australia is pretty far away, a fact that pretty much makes Tame Impala mastermind Kevin Parker an isolated pop genius' isolated pop genius. Working mostly by himself, Parker mines this solitude with brilliant results on Tame Impala's sophomore effort, Lonerism. Diving headfirst into the realm of pop music, the way Parker uses keyboards to explore more traditional melodies makes the album feel like the McCartney to Innerspeaker's Lennon, blending the familiar with the far out to craft a Revolver-esque psych-pop experience. This shift from the guitar-heavy sound of the debut to a more synthed-out approach gives the album a more expansive feeling, allowing Parker to explore new textures through layer after layer of melody. As with Innerspeaker, sonic architect Dave Fridmann handles the mixing, and though he wasn't involved in the recording process, Lonerism definitely shares the producer's knack for using the space as an instrument in and of itself. This layering of not just sounds, but environments, creates a serene and lonely patchwork of sound, texture, and atmosphere that's a pleasure to explore, offering something different with every journey into its swirling haze of classic pop melody and modern, more experimental, construction. Most importantly, the partnership allows Fridmann to help shape Tame Impala's wild, starry-eyed ambition into something enveloping and accessible, a trick he's performed for the Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev again and again. This combination gives Lonerism the best of both worlds, allowing it the creative freedom to emerge as one of the most impressive albums of the home-recording era while still feeling superbly refined.

Album: Currents by Tame Impala (2015)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Interscope Records
Format: Album

Description: Currents is the third studio album by Australian psychedelic rock act Tame Impala, to be released on 17 July 2015 on Interscope Records. Like the group's previous two albums, Currents was written, recorded, performed, and produced by primary member Kevin Parker.

In contrast to the psychedelic rock sound of those albums, Currents marks a shift to more dance-oriented music, with more emphasis placed on synthesizers than guitars. Parker was inspired to seek a change out of desire to hear Tame Impala's music played in dance clubs and after an emotional experience listening to the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive". Thematically, the record is about the process of personal transformation. Parker said, "It follows the progression of someone feeling like they are becoming something else. They're becoming the kind of person they thought they'd never become." For Currents, Parker returned to the seaside house in which he recorded the group's first album, Innerspeaker (2010).

The album was preceded by the singles, "Let It Happen", "'Cause I'm a Man", "Disciples", and "Eventually".

Artist Background: Tame Impala is a band from Perth, Australia. It is the psychedelic rock project of Kevin Parker. They are signed to Modular Records. The band came to prominence in 2010 with the release of their debut album Innerspeaker. Their name refers to the impala, a medium sized antelope. They like to see themselves as "a steady flowing psychedelic groove rock band that emphasizes dream-like melody." The origins of the band can be found in the Perth music scene. Parker played in a number of bands, one b... Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Pond, Melody's Echo Chamber, Temples, MGMT

Music Scene: Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Psychedelic Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 2010s, Album, Interscope Records

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Currents is the third studio album by Australian psychedelic rock act Tame Impala, to be released on 17 July 2015 on Interscope Records. Like the group's previous two albums, Currents was written, recorded, performed, and produced by primary member Kevin Parker.

In contrast to the psychedelic rock sound of those albums, Currents marks a shift to more dance-oriented music, with more emphasis placed on synthesizers than guitars. Parker was inspired to seek a change out of desire to hear Tame Impala's music played in dance clubs and after an emotional experience listening to the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive". Thematically, the record is about the process of personal transformation. Parker said, "It follows the progression of someone feeling like they are becoming something else. They're becoming the kind of person they thought they'd never become." For Currents, Parker returned to the seaside house in which he recorded the group's first album, Innerspeaker (2010).

The album was preceded by the singles, "Let It Happen", "'Cause I'm a Man", "Disciples", and "Eventually".

Album: Live Versions by Tame Impala (2014)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Interscope Records
Format: Live

Description: A live album exclusively released for Record Store Day 2014.
Recorded on 10/10/2013 at the Riviera Theater in Chicago, IL.

Tracklist:
01 Endors Toi
02 Why Won't You Make Up Your Mind
03 Sestri Levante
04 Mind Mischief
05 Desire Be Desire Go
06 Half Full Glass
07 Be Above It
08 Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
09 Apocalypse Dreams

Artist Background: Tame Impala is a band from Perth, Australia. It is the psychedelic rock project of Kevin Parker. They are signed to Modular Records. The band came to prominence in 2010 with the release of their debut album Innerspeaker. Their name refers to the impala, a medium sized antelope. They like to see themselves as "a steady flowing psychedelic groove rock band that emphasizes dream-like melody." The origins of the band can be found in the Perth music scene. Parker played in a number of bands, one b... Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Pond, Melody's Echo Chamber, Temples, MGMT

Music Scene: Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Psychedelic Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 2010s, Live, Interscope Records


A live album exclusively released for Record Store Day 2014.
Recorded on 10/10/2013 at the Riviera Theater in Chicago, IL.

Tracklist:
01 Endors Toi
02 Why Won't You Make Up Your Mind
03 Sestri Levante
04 Mind Mischief
05 Desire Be Desire Go
06 Half Full Glass
07 Be Above It
08 Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
09 Apocalypse Dreams

Album: The Slow Rush by Tame Impala (2020)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Interscope Records
Format: Album

Description: The Slow Rush is the fourth studio album by Australian musical project Tame Impala, released on 14 February 2020. It follows the 2015 album Currents and the 2019 singles "Patience" and "Borderline", with the latter serving as the first single from the album.

After releasing "Patience" and "Borderline" in March and April 2019, the album's release was delayed. "Patience" and "Borderline" were first performed live on SNL March 28th, 2019 and received commercial praise.  Kevin Parker stated in July 2019 that "Part of the thing about me starting an album is that I have to feel kind of worthless again to want to make music". In October 2019, a video appeared on the band's website, and on 25 October, the video was extended to announce the title of the album and release year. The video features Parker in the recording studio as well as snippets of unreleased music. On 18 December 2019, Parker revealed in an interview with Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1's Future Sounds show that "Borderline" would appear on the album in a reworked updated form, jokingly referring to the single release as the "old 'Borderline'" upon the release of the album.

Artist Background: Tame Impala is a band from Perth, Australia. It is the psychedelic rock project of Kevin Parker. They are signed to Modular Records. The band came to prominence in 2010 with the release of their debut album Innerspeaker. Their name refers to the impala, a medium sized antelope. They like to see themselves as "a steady flowing psychedelic groove rock band that emphasizes dream-like melody." The origins of the band can be found in the Perth music scene. Parker played in a number of bands, one b... Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Pond, Melody's Echo Chamber, Temples, MGMT

Music Scene: Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Psychedelic Rock, Gritty, 2020s, Album, Interscope Records

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 2 votes


The Slow Rush is the fourth studio album by Australian musical project Tame Impala, released on 14 February 2020. It follows the 2015 album Currents and the 2019 singles "Patience" and "Borderline", with the latter serving as the first single from the album.

After releasing "Patience" and "Borderline" in March and April 2019, the album's release was delayed. "Patience" and "Borderline" were first performed live on SNL March 28th, 2019 and received commercial praise.  Kevin Parker stated in July 2019 that "Part of the thing about me starting an album is that I have to feel kind of worthless again to want to make music". In October 2019, a video appeared on the band's website, and on 25 October, the video was extended to announce the title of the album and release year. The video features Parker in the recording studio as well as snippets of unreleased music. On 18 December 2019, Parker revealed in an interview with Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1's Future Sounds show that "Borderline" would appear on the album in a reworked updated form, jokingly referring to the single release as the "old 'Borderline'" upon the release of the album.

Album: 2019-03-30: Saturday Night Live: New York, NY, USA by Tame Impala (2019)
Record Label: Interscope Records
Format: Live

Artist Background: Tame Impala is a band from Perth, Australia. It is the psychedelic rock project of Kevin Parker. They are signed to Modular Records. The band came to prominence in 2010 with the release of their debut album Innerspeaker. Their name refers to the impala, a medium sized antelope. They like to see themselves as "a steady flowing psychedelic groove rock band that emphasizes dream-like melody." The origins of the band can be found in the Perth music scene. Parker played in a number of bands, one b... Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Pond, Melody's Echo Chamber, Temples, MGMT

Music Scene: Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2010s, Live, Interscope Records


Album: Innerspeaker by Tame Impala (2010)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Interscope Records
Format: Album

Artist Background: Tame Impala is a band from Perth, Australia. It is the psychedelic rock project of Kevin Parker. They are signed to Modular Records. The band came to prominence in 2010 with the release of their debut album Innerspeaker. Their name refers to the impala, a medium sized antelope. They like to see themselves as "a steady flowing psychedelic groove rock band that emphasizes dream-like melody." The origins of the band can be found in the Perth music scene. Parker played in a number of bands, one b... Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Pond, Melody's Echo Chamber, Temples, MGMT

Music Scene: Part of the Perth, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Psychedelic Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 2010s, Album, Interscope Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


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