I think history will be kinder to this album, it has its problems but I really enjoyed it, many stellar tracks here imo.
Favourites: End of Summer(one of my favourite Tame Impala tracks), Oblivion, Dracula, Loser, No Reply
Probably my favourite Machine Girl single yet, followed probably by Until I Die, this is so fire, excited for the new album and this new direction for the band. I really like them, but so many MG albums feel like they are held back by something or the other but these singles have really been on a winning streak and I hope that shows in the album.
One of Kevin's best tracks imo, and the music video is lovely as well (probably my favourite of his), much better and refreshing compared to the second single Loser which felt much more standard affair Tame Impala track. I am excited to see where this new direction goes for Tame Impala and looking forward to the new album! Did not know it was so hated until I hopped online to check opinions like a week ago after listening to the track on repeat for so long lol, just goes to show form your ... read more
Grows on you after a few listens, just very different from the style of the Legacy soundtrack, very hardcore synths at play here which makes sense for the band, featuring some very catchy and interesting motifs and production but I wish they had let some of the songs develop more mostly in the instrumentals, the ones which are allowed to do so come out wonderful.
HIghlights: Infiltrator, I Know You Can Feel It, Shadow Over Me, As Alive As You Need Me to Be, Innit, New Directive, This Changes ... read more