With
a simmering anticipation brewing, The Slow Rush has been warmly
welcomed with open arms, taking its place as a glorious successor to
2015's Currents.
This lengthy five year break has filtered out any mediocrity and
filtered too us a fine selection of music to revel in. Although it may
lack in any clear progression or shift forward in style, these twelve
tracks sound like the sweetest fruits plucked from the crop of this
particular chapter in Tame Impala's style. It's more of the best.
Given
all I wanted was more of the same, I have absolutely adored this
record! Its gorgeous, organic, oozy fusion of Psychedelic Rock and
Electronic music is a textural lavishing of sound. Its mood particularly
sunny and uplifting this time out, a spirit positive and reflective on
the river of time. Kevin Parker clearly spends a portion of the record
musing over changes in his life, growing up, moving on, embracing it all
with a kind warm soul as he matures as a person and musician.
The
way the album opens up is grabbing and immediate. A warped vocal
manipulation get twisted into a melody and spliced with rhythmic timing,
entrancing as the beat steadily fades in. It sets the tone of whats to
come. Kevin deploys his uniquely soft and easy voice to effect with an
expressive energy that boils every time it realigns with the vocal
manipulation. In between 90s Dance pianos jives, a reoccurring
instrument and synth solos embrace us for whats to come on the
adventure.
Moving throw its various shades and temperaments, bright punchy instruments stomp out grooves and melodies with a fun sense of freedom cruising alongside Kevin's charming reflections. Tone, texture and taste feel so effortless and freeing. The organic, oozy feel his music has is embellished through these sweet and succulent instruments. While it often feel thick and engulfing, a closer inspection of the layers at work are not all to complex. Its the way they come together that is wonderful.
I've enjoyed The Slow Rush immensely and will continue too but just like Currents I feel there is certainly some slower and calmer songs that may dull a little with time and repetitious listens. That is one strength the upbeat and catchy songs have that doesn't quite translate to its less energized songs. Either way its a stunning record delivering more of this stunning fusion, fueled by real inspiration and expression that is endearing and lasting. This could just be one of the best I'll hear this year!
Moving throw its various shades and temperaments, bright punchy instruments stomp out grooves and melodies with a fun sense of freedom cruising alongside Kevin's charming reflections. Tone, texture and taste feel so effortless and freeing. The organic, oozy feel his music has is embellished through these sweet and succulent instruments. While it often feel thick and engulfing, a closer inspection of the layers at work are not all to complex. Its the way they come together that is wonderful.
I've enjoyed The Slow Rush immensely and will continue too but just like Currents I feel there is certainly some slower and calmer songs that may dull a little with time and repetitious listens. That is one strength the upbeat and catchy songs have that doesn't quite translate to its less energized songs. Either way its a stunning record delivering more of this stunning fusion, fueled by real inspiration and expression that is endearing and lasting. This could just be one of the best I'll hear this year!
Favorite Tracks:One More Year, Tommorrow's Dust, Lost In Yesterday, It Might Be Time
Rating: 9/10