Kevin Parker's output as Tame Impala has undergone some pretty drastic changes over the decade-plus of its existence; the fuzzy psychedelia of his early work morphed into the synth-punctuated breakthrough of 2012's Lonerism in a way that made sense from a musical standpoint, with the use of keyboards adding layers to what was already there and scoring Tame Impala legions of new fans in the process. The seismic shift came with 2015's Currents , with those synths and beats becoming the focal point of Parker's vision; while the move puzzled some fans at the onset, most came to accept the change. It turned out to be not just an artistically satisfying jump, but a commercial one as well, and Tame Impala was soon enough headlining major festivals with a live show that had to be seen to be believed. These factors have made The Slow Rush one of the most anticipated releases of the year. With his fourth Tame Impala full-length, Parker continues to push into those synth-h...
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