Author Topic: Tame Impala Appreciation (Read 5173 times)

MarcoPoloUSN · « **on:** April 26, 2013, 06:31:49 PM »

Does anyone here like psychedelic rock? Ever heard of Tame Impala? Tame Impala is an Australian band created by Kevin Parker. I think Parker's voice is very John Lennon-esque. They have a mid 1960's sound. They kinda sound like a mix of Cream and late Beatles.

If you're into it, cool. If not, whatevz, it's cool.

neko · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2013, 01:35:21 AM »

yes, this band fucking rules. Melody's Echo Chamber, too. and Pond. love that whole Perth scene right now

White Owl · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2013, 11:41:38 PM »

definitely one of my favorite bands that is actually from my generation haha. I actually skated to "Elephant" in my part in a homies video haha, and im currently editing to one of their songs for a promo for a video im making with a few friends

Stumbles · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2013, 12:44:36 AM »

yep i rate them, i listen to their first album almost everyday..

and yeah they're great to skate too

Beer Keg Peg Leg · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2013, 04:40:16 AM »

most ovverrated band ever, fuck this shit

MarcoPoloUSN · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2013, 06:13:54 PM »

They are my favorite band from the 2000s. In my opinion, most of their songs are good for skate part edits. Not only that... but their music is great to just chill in your room and listen to. And honestly, I don't think they get too much credit or too little credit.

A.J.K. · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2013, 10:39:40 PM »

Quote from: Beer Keg Peg Leg on April 28, 2013, 04:40:16 AM

most ovverrated band ever, fuck this shit

Boring as fuck

nino brown · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2013, 11:13:56 PM »

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Boring as fuck

zoltan · « **Reply #8 on:** April 29, 2013, 01:05:12 AM »

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sickest band ever, this shit is
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tight as fuck
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Paul Cicero · « **Reply #9 on:** April 29, 2013, 05:09:59 AM »

Sick band.

Gray Imp Sausage Metal · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2013, 04:27:13 AM »

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Boring as fuck

he's got a point though. i think they suffered from over-hype, by the time i heard the album i was like "it's good, but it's not THAT good"

mds · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2013, 07:55:57 AM »

my favorite band of the last 10 or so years

Sleazy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2013, 09:01:35 AM »

super sick band. stoked they are from perth, didn't realize that until this thread.

skateohio · « **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2013, 09:02:59 AM »

Believe this song was done before they were calling themselves Tame Impala (Dee Dee Dums) but I think this still belongs here.

neko · « **Reply #14 on:** April 30, 2013, 11:10:54 AM »

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Boring as fuck
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he's got a point though. i think they suffered from over-hype, by the time i heard the album i was like "it's good, but it's not THAT good"

reasons to be blissfully unaware of the hype machine. pay just enough attention to hear about new shit and no more. i still fucking love their new album, good memories of rivers and mountains and beers last summer

DeputyDoses · « **Reply #15 on:** April 30, 2013, 04:30:12 PM »

I was really hyped when Innerspeaker came out a few years back. What drew me to the band initially was their Beatles-esque vocals and overall sound. Fully backing them! Chill music is always a joy to listen to.

A few of their newer songs have been coming on XM radio lately, but (to me) it doesn't really seem like they're overhyped or anything quite yet.

MarcoPoloUSN · « **Reply #16 on:** May 02, 2013, 05:19:15 PM »

Quote from: DeputyDoses on April 30, 2013, 04:30:12 PM

What drew me to the band initially was their Beatles-esque vocals and overall sound.

Agreed. I like the throwback sound. Kevin sounds like John.

DeputyDoses · « **Reply #17 on:** May 02, 2013, 08:31:45 PM »

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Agreed. I like the throwback sound. Kevin sounds like John.

And John Lennon is one of my favorite musicians. So a modern day band that actually plays well together with a vocalist that has vocals reminiscent of Lennon is perfect.

my pregnant head · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2013, 07:16:30 AM »

They aren't bad but nowhere near as good as people make them out to be. If you dig psychy kinda stuff get the new White Fence record. Instant classic in my opinion, sounds almost like a heavy psych guided by voices.

MarcoPoloUSN · « **Reply #19 on:** May 03, 2013, 03:26:39 PM »

Thanks for that recommendation. I'll check out White Fence. And honestly, I don't get the vibe that Tame Impala is over hyped. I haven't seen some over the top praise or ridiculous comments about them. I don't even think Lonerism is perfect. The vocals in "Feels Like We're Only Going Backwards" sound a bit pitchy. But I love their overall sound.

Conan · « **Reply #20 on:** May 04, 2013, 11:15:31 PM »

Toy are a much better band of a similar style, check them out if you haven't already

zoltan · « **Reply #21 on:** May 04, 2013, 11:56:10 PM »

Quote from: Conan on May 04, 2013, 11:15:31 PM

Toy are a much better band of a similar style, check them out if you haven't already

Thank you so much. Finally someone has linked me to a band that actually IS similar. you deserve a gnar

MarcoPoloUSN · « **Reply #22 on:** May 05, 2013, 02:03:57 PM »

Speaking of the psychedelic sound, I think this is a really important song to pay attention to:

I believe that started the psychedelic rock genre. That Beatles song is the ultimate influence of bands like Tame Impala. Lennon's vocals in that song sound very similar to Parker's vocals in most Tame Impala tracks. There are many elements of music that impinge on the sound identity of Tame Impala. Cream-esque instruments. Pink Floyd-esque instruments. John Lennon's voice. Other bands have different classic elements of rock that make them great too.

frenchtoast · « **Reply #23 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:52:53 PM »

i love tame impala sure they are overhyped but name a band out right now thats sicker than them you can't

the lennon references drive me crazy though dude does not sound like lennon and they definitely dont sound like the beatles

this is the sickest beatles psyche song imo

frenchtoast · « **Reply #24 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:04:08 PM »

speaking tame impala anyone interested should check out pond its the tame impala side project seen them live and they were awesome tame impala kills it live too anyone who has the chance to see them should

Beer Keg Peg Leg · « **Reply #25 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:13:34 PM »

Quote from: frenchtoast on May 05, 2013, 08:52:53 PM

i love tame impala sure they are overhyped but name a band out right now thats sicker than them you can't

the lennon references drive me crazy though dude does not sound like lennon and they definitely dont sound like the beatles

this is the sickest beatles psyche song imo

there are infinite bands better than this band. it is the most bland, played out, uninspired bullshit. ohhhOOOOoo the dude puts some effects on his voice oooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo they put some guitar effects on oooOOOOOOOOOOOooo soooo good

Beer Keg Peg Leg · « **Reply #26 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:16:28 PM »

also why is this in the appreciation section and not the music section? thats what pisses me off about this band. they have undeservedly been elevated to the plane of the appreciation section, home of such pop culture icons as wutang clan, the simpsons, and john cena.

PeanutGallery · « **Reply #27 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:49:53 PM »

Why does one bands music bring up so much animosity in you?
I think you should step off the high horse and smoke a billie ay mate.

MarcoPoloUSN · « **Reply #28 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:53:37 PM »

Quote from: frenchtoast on May 05, 2013, 09:04:08 PM

speaking tame impala anyone interested should check out pond its the tame impala side project seen them live and they were awesome tame impala kills it live too anyone who has the chance to see them should

Thats chill

DeputyDoses · « **Reply #29 on:** May 06, 2013, 11:37:05 AM »

I love the Beatles, their influence will forever be felt in music. And their psychedelic tracks (especially the deep psychedelic Eastern-influenced sound) are some of the best in their discography.

---BUT... If you guys are really going to bring up the origins of psychedelic rock, you have to look to the 13th Floor Elevators.

Author Topic: Tame Impala Appreciation (Read 5173 times)

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