An incredibly ambitious album that sounds charismatically futuristic, bright, and will probably stand the test of time for decades to come. This Radiohead project has the band taking tremendous strides, with Thom Yorke's wailing yet appealing vocal performances littered all over this track list, while the instrumentals set you into a cycle of mania and despair.
Starting with Airbag, Although I can't really hear the lyrics clearly without the notes in front of me, the message is clear. It is an ... read more
This… hurts me. My first album review in a while and I was compelled to do so because one of my favorite artists of all time dropped one of the most inconsistent and unfocused pieces of work that I have heard this year. Although I enjoyed the melodies and beats of Dracula, as well as the melancholy and progression of End of Summer, I absolutely cannot overlook some of the worst tracks from Tame Impala to-date such as the extremely drab Oblivion and utter flatness of See You On Monday. ... read more
Probably my most lukewarm take, but Wish You Were Here is truthfully one of the pinnacles of alternative rock. The ambition with the cinematics on Shine On You Crazy Diamond demonstrated how rock music could be a symphonic-like experience. The implementation of forward-thinking synth work strewn throughout the album, especially in Welcome To The Machine, makes this album feel so ahead of the curve. This project redefined how progression can be such a powerful tool in a fulfilling listening ... read more
Beautiful album. Javelin explores love in many different perspectives enhanced by its grandiose production.
Pretty tight collection of tracks, and the percussion work reminds me a lot of what they did on Geogaddi. As usual, wonderfully produced ear candy.
Music Has the Right To Children feels incredibly important, such as to recount the days gone by. The bliss and peace within the ignorance of childhood is encapsulated by trippy beats and melancholic ambience.