I remember being turned off by Currents because of its liberal use of synthesizers and conservative use of guitar, which I felt, at the time, betrayed Lonerism and Innerspeaker’s firmly psychedelic-rock sound palette. Rob: I was a bit shocked to discover that it has been five years without a new Tame Impala album and even more shocked once I realized I was a sophomore in high school when Currents released. However, his music is unquestionably interesting and I am curious to see what he will do next.

I wouldn’t say that I will start listening to Tame Impala because of this album.

One will either hate or love the creative technique Parker uses in this song, or they will understandably skip it altogether because it can be overwhelming. Then as quickly as they appear, they dissolve into the familiar tune of the beginning. Three minutes into the song, the notes that have been played repeatedly die away and the song shifts to a strange mix of electronic sounds. “Posthumous Forgiveness” is the most memorable song to me on the album because while the music stays fairly relaxed, the words are biting and offer an interesting contrast. Similarly, “Is It True” sounds inspired by this era, especially in its bassline which is more prominent than what is usually heard in songs today. Rob and I both found “Breathe Deeper” to be another notable song on this album which is oddly reminiscent of songs from the disco era such as “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees. This song is meant to spark emotion rather than put one at ease. If the beginning has you anxious and uneasy for a minute, that’s the point. The first song of the album, “One More Year,” contains an upbeat mix of electronic sounds and pretty relaxed electric guitar in the background. The “music project,” created by Kevin Parker, has hits such as “The Less I Know the Better” and “Let It Happen,” and his newest album The Slow Rush, is consistent to the style of these songs.

Tame Impala can only be described as a psychedelic experience, and even that doesn’t do it justice. MK: I didn’t really know what to expect when Rob and I decided to review The Slow Rush.

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