Tame Impala's The Slow Rush becomes the band's first No. 1 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums chart, as well as its top-charting entry on the Billboard 200, where it debuts at No.
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Beginning with the psychedelic vibes of Tame Impala’s 2010 debut, “Innerspeaker,” the group — which, on record, is Kevin Parker alone — has gained acclaim for creating soundscapes that skirt the boundaries of pop, rock and dance music. The constant is Parker’s ethereal falsetto, which can sound like siren call from a distant world.
In the decade since “Innerspeaker,” Parker has gone from prog-rock prodigy to festival headliner. He’s also released two more albums, including 2015’s
Tame Impala's The Slow Rush becomes the band's first No. 1 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums chart, as well as its top-charting entry on the Billboard 200, where it debuts at No.
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“The Slow Rush,” Tame Impala (Interscope Records)
In typical press release form, the press release for Tame Impala’s upcoming album, The Slow Rush, makes some lofty claims. “Continuing the expansion of a musical palette that started at psych rock and shattered from [debut album] Innerspeaker upwards, The Slow Rush explores new space and sounds,” it gushes.
Tame Impala’s hotly-anticipated fourth album The Slow Rush arrived today (Feb. 14).
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“I was so in my own head about the song”
Tame Impala has released their brand-new album The Slow Rush!
Tame Impala just returned with its fourth album, The Slow Rush. The tracklist includes the previously released songs, “Lost In Yesterday,” “It Might Be Time,” and “Borderline.” This is the act’s first LP since 2015’s Currents.
Beginning with the psychedelic vibes of Tame Impala’s 2010 debut, “Innerspeaker,” the group — which, on record, is Kevin Parker alone — has gained acclaim for creating soundscapes that skirt the boundaries of pop, rock and dance music. The constant is Parker’s ethereal falsetto, which can sound like siren call from a distant world.
Tame Impala have released their long-awaited Currents follow-up. The Slow Rush is out now via Interscope/Fiction. Listen to the album below. (Pitchfork may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.)