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Tame Impala do it again with Currents
Indie | Tuesday 4th August 2015 | Francesco
Kevin Parker's albums are always strongly centered on his status of loneliness, and Currents is no exception.
After Lonerism and Innerspeaker, once again Parker’s words perfectly describe his intentions. The album fuses several genres and we can easily recognise Tame Impala's signature thanks to dreamy vocals and breathtaking melodies.
Like in all Tame Impala's discography, most of these tracks follows a definite path. Through songs as 'Yes I'm Changing', 'Eventually' or 'Let It Happen', Tame Impala are able to communicate even more directly the message of withdrawal from the world.
The open-ended psychedelia reminds us of Daft Punk’s vibes, the mix of disco, dance and pop on Random Access Memories. Moreover, lyrically the album lives up to the expectations and it is a convincing continuation of Parker's introspective delve into his psyche, with a particular focus on change and relationships.
Currents is one of the best pop records in a long time. This is the direction Parker has been heading towards with the two previous records. It’s not perfect, but it’s something you want to listen over and over again.
