Yesterday, Tame Impala released their third studio album, Currents. Fans waited with anticipation since January, when the first single for this album was released. Was it worth the wait? In my eyes, yes; this album is a good follow up to 2012's Lonerism. It shows the band's progress with a synth-heavy sound, yet still has a good balance between upbeat and slower songs.
As evident by the title (and some song titles), this album is about changes. The title seems to be an ode to the ocean of music pushing and pulling them with currents. Opening with "Let It Happen", the nearly eight minute tune sets the tone for this album. Its use of Kevin Parker's vocals and drums give it an upbeat, funky tempo. All the songs flow well together, and even short songs like "Nangs" and "Gossip" act as good transitions and pull the album together as a whole. "New Person, Same Old Mistakes" has a bittersweet tone that closes the album well. The synth in this song is reminiscent of Mac DeMarco, yet is still uniquely Tame Impala.
Quite a few times I found myself headbobbing to songs, and I don't expect that to quit. Give it a listen when you get the chance and see how you like it yourself.
Rating: 8.9/10
Favorite tunes: "The Less I Know The Better", "Disciples"
